Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
Restaurants
Hampden Tavern - 6 min drive
Vanessa's Cottage Cafe - 6 min drive
Moeraki Boulders Cafe & Bar - 6 min drive
About this property
The Mill House
The Mill House is a great choice for a stay in Herbert. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1879
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Mill House Herbert
Mill House Guesthouse Herbert
The Mill House Herbert
The Mill House Guesthouse
The Mill House Guesthouse Herbert
Frequently asked questions
Does The Mill House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Mill House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Mill House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Mill House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mill House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at The Mill House and nearby?
The Mill House has a picnic area and a garden.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2018
Appeared to be only ones there on night of stay. Room clean but dated. Staff had turned on heating in room prior to arriving as chilly, nice touch.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2018
A quiet hotel in a picturesque spot in the nz countryside
Helpful staff and a comfotable spacious room with microwave and simple kitchen equipmentwpuld recomnend youvstop here on your travels on the sth Is
Joy
Joy, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2018
Excellent facilities, host was very helpful.
This was an excellent stay. The host was very helpful, and happy to talk. The venue would be lovely for a wedding, especially in summer when the garden is in full bloom.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2018
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful 2 night stay! The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful. Our studio unit was spotlessly clean, well equipped and so cozy. The beds were amazing and comfy. The gardens were beautiful and such peaceful surroundings. Look forward to staying again
Olivia
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2018
Has extremly beautiful garden. We were so glad to choose this place. Room is clean and big. Seperate toilet and shower.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 20, 2018
Historical facility with accomodating and u derstanding management. Wouldove to stay there again.
donna
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2018
Nice hotel/motel with a lot of history
My husband and I stayed in the motel section of The Mill House for 2 nights. There are premium hotel rooms in the beautifully restored Mill House as well. These rooms don't tend to show up on hotel booking websites since they focus on the cheaper priced rooms. If you want to stay in the historic Mill House, you should call the hotel directly. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The gardens here are so beautiful. This place is right next to the River and a historic bridge built in the 1800s. I highly recommend staying here.
Daphne
Daphne, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2017
Motel unit in beautiful garden
Historic old stone built mill in an amazing garden setting on a river bank. A profusion of flowers, shrubs and trees If you're a gardener you'll love it.
Our host, Malcolm, regaled us with the story of the mill and the unique skewed arch bridge beside it.
The unit in the garden was equipped with everything we could need and the bed was the most comfortable of any we had slept in so far in New Zealand.
Thanks Malcolm
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2017
Plenty of character.
Beautiful old mill with gorgeous garden near a river setting. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 9, 2017
Wonderful Stone Mill Converted to a Hotel
Wonderful three story old mill nicely concerted into a nice new hotel with the charm of 3' stone walls. Spectacular 2 acre garden. Additional rooms in the garden area. Nice owner hosts. Highly recommend a stay there.
James
James, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2017
Verified traveler
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2017
excellent hotel, friendly welcome, lovely room, will most certainly go back
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 16, 2017
Very nice place, suggest youu visit Vanessa's Country Cafe in Hampden for breakfast
Verified traveler
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 14, 2017
Good could of been better
Booked twin room and received large family room which was cold and dark, due to length of stay wanted to change to opposite side which staff were unable to accommodate. Staff were freindly and good range of non cooked breakfast.
Alison
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 24, 2017
unusual place
Booked online. Thought we were going to stay in nice old three storey "Mill House". Bit disappointed when accommodation was 100 meters away in much more modern unit. Even though unit was substantial distance from main south highway and parallel train line, noise penetrated the room which kept my wife awake. Asked owner about noise before we stayed and he said they were used to it, not a worry. Bed was huge but not comfortable.Total lack of hanging space, not even a towel rail in bathroom.
Bob B.
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 19, 2017
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 17, 2017
Historical place
Amazing stay in historical place, great place for a family or couple.
Verified traveler
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 15, 2017
The toilet paper
The toilet paper was the thinnest we have ever used as was the toilet seat and no plug in sink. Lovely building helpful staff comfy bed good lounge.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2017
Nice hotel a reasonable distance from Omaru
Malcolm was very friendly. We spoke about their serving breakfast, which would make the place perfect! Great stay!
Dennis
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2017
Lovely spot, lovely hotel, lovely people
Lucy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2017
Verified traveler
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2017
Clean comfortable and modern unit, super shower
This a quiet location quite isolated location some distance from the nearest town, We were here to see the blue penguins. Very dark drive back to the Mill house at least minute drive. We stayed 2 nights and the 2nd day we used as a rest day as other than visiting the penguins and a ride on a vintage train there is not much going on. Back at the Mill House We relaxed on the deck area with a glass of wine and a short walk along the river bank.
Ann
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 24, 2017
A restful retreat
Good quiet location, easy to find, interesting history. Handy to amenities. Would stay again.
Silvan
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2017
Excellent, great room, beautiful surrounds, have already recommended to friends.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2017
Lovely place to stay
Ver friendly owner/operator beautiful building and lovely surrounds. Recommend