The Whare is 20 minutes from Christchurch in the South Island.

The Whare started life in the early 1900s as a farm worker's hut on a farm near Tai Tapu village. It was recently renovated into the luxury 'tiny stay' that it is today. With beautiful styling and gorgeous finishing - the renovation has been sensitively done - honouring the historical and quirky nature of the original build.

Perfect for a couple looking for a romantic retreat, The Whare is peaceful, with an atmosphere that oozes yesteryear. Historic items and memorabilia gathered from farm sheds have been lovingly restored and repurposed for decorative effect and detail. The recently established gardens are beautiful and blend seamlessly with the native bush.

Tucked in next to a farm barn, the views to the West overlook ever changing cultivated fields and the occasional cows grazing. On clear days, you'll have distant views of the Southern Alps. The magnificent evening sunsets are something to behold.