Country & Workforce Accommodation Near Macraes
Located in the Nenthorn Valley near Macraes, Havrincourt offers two distinct accommodation options in a peaceful rural setting.
Whether you’re exploring East Otago, visiting family and friends, attending a local event, or working in the Macraes area, we have accommodation tailored to your needs.
Stay your way at Havrincourt Farm
Choose between the character and charm of The Nenthorn Farmhouse, perfect for visitors exploring the region, or the practicality and comfort of The Farm Cottage, designed for contractors and project teams working near Macraes.
Both properties offer the peace and tranquillity of the Nenthorn Valley while providing comfortable accommodation tailored to different needs.
A charming country farmhouse offering comfortable accommodation for couples, families, groups and travellers exploring East Otago. Enjoy exclusive use, peaceful surroundings and genuine country hospitality in the heart of the Nenthorn Valley.
✓ Sleeps up to 5 guests
✓ Ideal for Rail Trail riders and groups
✓ Historic farmhouse character
✓ One-night stays available
✓ Home-cooked meals available by arrangement
✓ Exclusive use of the property
The Farm Cottage is located just 14 minutes from the Macraes gold mine and is designed to meet the needs of contractors, project teams and workers.
✓ Exclusive use accommodation
✓ Sleeps up to 4 guests
✓ Unlimited Wi-Fi
✓ Full kitchen and laundry
✓ Good mobile coverage
✓ Ample parking
Havrincourt Hospitality
Kitchen
For guests staying at The Nenthorn Farmhouse, home-cooked breakfasts and evening meals are available by arrangement. Enjoy hearty country hospitality without the need to self-cater.
Pantry
The Nenthorn Farmhouse pantry offers a selection of snacks, drinks and local treats available for purchase during your stay. A handy option for guests travelling light or looking for a few extra comforts during their stay.
Courtesy Car
For eligible Nenthorn Farmhouse guests booking through participating Rail Trail operators, a complimentary self-drive courtesy vehicle is available for travel between Hyde Railway Station and Havrincourt Farm. This allows guests to travel at their own pace and enjoy the scenic drive.
Explore
Explore the unique landscapes and history of the Nenthorn Valley, Macraes and wider East Otago region. Historic sites, walking tracks and scenic drives are all within easy reach.
Reviews
House is even better than the photos, the outside bedroom was so cozy even on a night that got to single digits!
Dinner was so good I've had to ask for the recipe.
A privilege to stay here, thanks for sharing with the 5 of us, was our favorite stay on the rail trail.
A delightful home cooked meal awaited us , when we required ,savoured with local beers & wines available to purchase.
A great Host.
The home cooked braised beef for dinner was one of our favorite meals on the trail and fresh bread with bacon and farm fresh eggs for breaky a great start to the final days riding.
The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything you could need and more. The washer and dryer was handy for us to get on top of our chores.
Georgie was an excellent host who made us feel welcome and obviously shows the effort she puts in to make exceptional modern country accommodation.
This will be a number one recommendation for any of our family and friends passing through Hyde or riding the rail trail.
Getting to the accommodation was a bit of a riddle! It actually adds to the fun in hindsight. But if you come, carefully read your itinerary and instructions to figure out how to get here. If you contact the organisers for help, they respond with a mildly annoyed 'read your itinerary and instructions'.
But once you find your way here, you'll find an amazingly restored farmhouse with meticulous attention to detail. Our home-cooked dinner was waiting for us in a slow cooker, with fresh bread in a bread maker, and dessert in the fridge and freezer. There is a stocked fridge and cupboard, and a set fireplace. There are even marshmallows for roasting on the fire.
If you look out any of the windows, you are surrounded by rolling green pastures with grazing sheep.
It is the epitome of country cozy accommodation. We even had fog and light rain to add to the coziness. They have nailed the aesthetic and charm of a farmhouse stay. Everything is thoughtfully supplied and organised for a comfortable and unique stay.
Highly recommended.
The house was very clean, beautifully renovated and such attention to detail made for a very memorable stay.
Frequently Ask Questions
Breakfast is not included in the accommodation rate. A selection of tea, coffee and a small amount of milk is provided. Guests staying at The Nenthorn Farmhouse can add our optional farmhouse breakfast to their booking by prior arrangement. Breakfast can be booked here.
Guests staying at The Nenthorn Farmhouse can add our optional breakfast provisions package, which includes everything needed to prepare a hearty farmhouse breakfast at their leisure. Evening meals are also be available by prior arrangement.
For workforce groups staying at The Farm Cottage, catering may be available by prior arrangement. We are happy to discuss your requirements and can often tailor a menu to suit your group’s needs. Breakfast and dinner options can be viewed on our Kitchen page.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at both properties. The Farm Cottage has good mobile phone coverage. Mobile coverage at The Nenthorn Farmhouse is limited, however guests can make and receive calls if Wi-Fi calling is enabled on their phone.
Yes. Both The Nenthorn Farmhouse and The Farm Cottage are booked on an exclusive-use basis, meaning you will have the entire house to yourself for the duration of your stay.
Yes. Both properties offer ample off-street parking. There is plenty of room for cars, utes, work vehicles and trailers.
Yes. The Nenthorn Farmhouse is well suited to families and groups. We have a portacot available on request, along with a small selection of books, games and toys for children. Please note that the Nenthorn Stream runs close to the farmhouse and young children should be supervised at all times.
The Nenthorn Valley and wider East Otago region offer a variety of attractions including historic gold mining sites, scenic drives, walking tracks, fishing opportunities and the Otago Central Rail Trail. Visit our Explore page for local attractions, activities and places to eat.
Conveniently Located Near
Macraes Gold Mine – 14 minutes
Hyde – 20 minutes
Middlemarch – 35 minutes
Otago Central Rail Trail
Dunedin – approximately 1 hour 15 minutes