We concur with all the other excellent reviews. Beautiful accommodation, furnishings, breakfast, pre dinner hospitality, location, it was all superb. What more can we say but just go and find out for yourselves, you won't be disappointed.

We spent 4 days in Akaroa. We could not have picked a better place to stay than “Wildernes House”. It is a beautiful house and feels very homely, so peaceful and quiet. The whole house is furnished with great care and comfort in mind, very sumptuous! The gourmet breakfasts were delicious, a real treat each day. The garden was wonderful... More

We spent 2 nights in this more than 100 Years old house with a very nice atmosphere and lovely decoration! It has a beatifull garden and is situated in a quit neighbourhood. The rooms are comfertabel, the breakfast is nice and special, every evening drinks with all the guests with wine out of the own vinegard. The owners are very... More

This is a wonderful B&B. Jim and Liz open up their beautiful home and make everyone feel incredibly welcome. The breakfasts were delicious, the room was extremely comfortable, the garden is wonderful - can't think of enough superlatives. If you're going to Akaroa this is where you need to stay.

what wonderful hosts, house and hospitality - no hesitation whatsoever to recommend to anyone visiting Akaroa. Delicious "changing"/"surprise" breakfasts. No more searching just book it.

We were so grateful to have experienced such a beautiful, elegant and real genuine friendliness at the Wilderness house. Jim was so enthusiastic when we arrived and showed us around , making us feel very comfortable and right at home. We absoulutely loved the huge guest lounge in the afternoon, and to sit back and read their large selection of... More

It was such a fabulous and heart-warming experience to stay at Wilderness house! From the first moment, our hosts treated us like good friends who had come to pay a visit. Liz's breakfasts were each time such delightful and delicious surprises, and Jim was an indefatigable source of useful information and good stories - and his house-wine, made of the... More

Wow such charm and hospitality was a breath of fresh air. I had a wonderful time, nothing was too much trouble for either Liz or Jim. My hat goes off to them. If you ever want to stay in a beautiful home in a beautiful setting with wonderful hosts and amazing food then Wilderness House is the place you have... More

Found this wonderful B&B on Trip Advisor when we were looking for somewhere to stay in Akaroa . Liz & Jim are perfect hosts nothing is too much trouble, they are so warm and welcoming. Early evening all guests were offered wine and nibbles which was a great way to chat with our hosts and other guests. We were lucky... More