Beautiful big outdoor seating area with bird aviary. Homemade cakes and gourmet pies. Catering available.
Lovely garden and dogs welcome. Safe play area for kids.
Catering for breakfast, morning, afternoon tea, lunch, and after fives and dinners.
We have a range of menus to suit most events, and if we don’t, we will create a menu just for you.
Brand new accommodation in Ettrick, located only 6 km from Millers Flat and 15 km from Roxburgh.Â
You’ll find our garden cafe right next door.Â
If you’re looking for pet-friendly, modern accommodation with a cafe making homemade delicious goodies right next door, then Benger Garden Cafe and Chalets is the place for you.
Each chalet is fully self-contained with its own private bathroom.
Are you on the bike trail looking for a great place to stay? We’ll come and pick you up and drop you off.
Winner of the Qualmark 4 star Bronze award.
Beautiful big outdoor seating area with bird aviary and stunning gardens.
Homemade cakes and gourmet pies. Dogs are most welcome.
Safe play area for kids and great atmosphere.

Winner of the Qualmark 4 star Bronze award.
Fully self-contained brand new accommodation located in Ettrick, Central Otago.
The Clutha Gold Trail and Roxburgh Trail are right on our doorstep. We offer pickup and drop off.
Explore the delights of the Teviot Valley fruit bowl with roadside orchards and fruit stands.
You’ll find plenty of greats walks and if hunting is your thing Mt Benger is the place to go.
Our TripAdvisor Reviews
Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our cafe and chalets.
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Great place, great food, great hosts. A perfect place to relax & unwind for a couple of weary travellers. Highly recommended. Will certainly be stay again.
Global08934461927
16/12/2025 -
My husband and I have been all over the world and can say that Benger View was one of our best Excellent experiences for food and accommodation.
Lovely, friendly staff,great… read more food, beautiful gardens and absolutely excellent accommodation for atmosphere and comfort.
We very highly recommend.
PEEWEELINKLATER
09/03/2025
Excellent Food and Accommodation – My husband and I have been all over the world and can say that Benger View was one of our best Excellent experiences for food and accommodation. Lovely, friendly staff,great… read more food, beautiful gardens and absolutely excellent accommodation for atmosphere and comfort. We very highly recommend.
Nan
08/03/2025
Chalet perfection! Don’t miss it – We stayed one night whilst riding the Clutha Gold trail. Easy transfers from/to Millers Flat where we could leave the bikes. The chalets are amazing, beautifully furnished with everything you… read more need and gorgeous gardens. The outside bath tub was wonderful and a great way to relax after cycling. Delicious breakfast to set us up for the next day. Don’t miss it. Lee and John are great hosts. Thanks for the lovely stay! Alex & Sarah
SDOzzieGirl
21/11/2024 -
What a wonderful place to stumble upon – We just stumbled upon this lovely place when we needed to stop for a coffee on our way North to Dunedin. What a lovely place. We didn’t get to sit… read more outside in the cute outdoor area as we were there early in the morning, but it looked lovely with grape vines full of baby grapes hanging over the tables in the covered area. The coffee was lovely and just what the doctor ordered. We had two banana and chocolate chip muffins which were still warm from the oven. Delicious 😋
Carole B
03/11/2024
Very welcoming staff, beautiful accommodation. We had a lovely stay, exploring the Clutha Gold trail, their evening meals were fantastic. The chalets are very lovely decorated extremely warm Lee &… read more John are superb hosts we would definitely stop off the again.
Vaughn H
13/09/2024
Clutha Gold trail – Very welcoming staff, beautiful accommodation. We had a lovely stay, exploring the Clutha Gold trail, their evening meals were fantastic. The chalets are very lovely decorated extremely warm Lee &… read more John are superb hosts we would definitely stop off the again.
Vaughn
12/09/2024 -
An out of the box experience! – This was an out of the box experience. Perfectly curated. Comfortable bed. Warm, cosy, plenty of space. Kitchen has a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave with plenty of cutlery and… read more crockery but there are plenty of places to eat nearby if you drive to Millers Flat a few kilometres down the road. Linen bedding which is always a treat. Lee was an excellent host. The cafe next door had a great and hearty breakfast. If you are driving through I would highly recommend staying here. It was truly a pleasure.
GrandTour32340245154
27/05/2024
An out of the box experience! – This was an out of the box experience. Perfectly curated. Comfortable bed. Warm, cosy, plenty of space. Kitchen has a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave with plenty of cutlery and… read more crockery but there are plenty of places to eat nearby if you drive to Millers Flat a few kilometres down the road. Linen bedding which is always a treat. Lee was an excellent host. The cafe next door had a great and hearty breakfast. If you are driving through I would highly recommend staying here. It was truly a pleasure.
Ron
26/05/2024
Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful place to stay – perfect getaway. – Wonderful place to stay, cute chalets, perfect for a getaway, well appointed, modern, great meals from the cafe next door, peaceful, central to the cycle trails (and these are fantastic),… read more includes breakfast, private and romantic and the outdoor bath is a really special touch. Bbq provided if you want to cook a meal yourself. Great hosts too. Really can’t say enough good things. If you get a chance to stay here, do! We will be back as soon as we can manage it.
HomershamFamily
25/03/2024
Our Latest Reviews from Google
Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our cafe and chalets on Google.
Posted on Lisa AndersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great stay here while cycling the Clutha Gold trail - it’s only a short detour off the cycleway and well worth it. We had the option of being picked up by the owners at Millers Flat but we found it easy enough to cycle - there was plenty of room on the road to feel safe. The chalets are fantastic - really comfortable with top quality bed and linens. Lovely gardens, and we ordered food off the cafe menu which was delivered to the chalet at 6pm(with a bottle of wine😊) There was a fruit and vege stall across the road where we bought freshly picked strawberries but they had a selection of larder basics too - a great place to stopPosted on Carol HuismanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome place to stay. Very clean & tidy with everything you need. Lovely staff & a very tasty breakfast 😋Posted on Jo BlairTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. True Southern hospitality! I managed to muck up my booking (yes… booked a whole year ahead — oops!). We cycled from Clyde so we’re very tired. The staff and owners couldn’t have been kinder or more accommodating. They cancelled my mistake and rebooked me without any fees — a rare miracle when booking.com is involved. Breakfast was included and absolutely delicious. The gardens are beautiful, the beds are wonderfully comfortable, and the accommodation is clean and modern. Highly recommend — but honestly, just go for the genuinely lovely people!Posted on Umabdulrahman albastskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went there on our way from queens town to dunedin We had English breakfast tea snd muffin It was great cafe with great gardenPosted on Razen shresthaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a good morning coffee break on my way to Dunedin.Posted on Melissa MessengerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's a great little cafe to stop in when travelling from West Coast to Dunedin. We only dropped for a coffee but we enjoyed the service and country atmosphere.Posted on callum McDonaldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. FABULOUS! great Place to stop for brunch , really top notch service, and super nice staff. Lemon slice yummo, eggs on toast yummo,Posted on UJeong GimTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful! I highly recommend trying the muffin of the day 🙂 The prices were also very reasonable.
Our Booking.com Reviews
Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our chalet accommodation in Ettrick.
EXCELLENT Based on 133 reviews Posted on HannahVerified Exceptional ☺ Loved our stay with Benger Garden Chalets. The Chalets were clean and we had everything we needed. The breakfast in the morning was a real bonus! Staff were very lovely and accomodating! ☹ Unfortunately wifi wasn’t working when we were there so we couldn’t watch a movie as planned. The staff did attempt to try and resolve this but it was out of their control. Thoroughly appreciate their efforts.Posted on StuVerified Very GoodPosted on RosemaryVerified Exceptional ☺ Everything was great, very comfortable. John & Lee were wonderful friendly hosts & the cafe staff were lovely. The evening meals & breakfasts were delicious. ☹ NothingPosted on DelwynVerified ExceptionalPosted on LionelVerified A perfect place for a quiet getaway in Central Otago at an exceptional price! ☺ Chalet was perfect for our long weekend away, very modern and private, facilities were exceptional and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Included breakfasts were amazing! This is a gem that you don't expect from a little country town, and we loved it...we will definitely be back. Highly recommended.Posted on CrawfordVerified Wonderful ☺ Cute and cosy. Warm Great breakfast . Friendly staff at the café. Had a good chat with JohnPosted on MarcelVerified Exceptional ☺ Auf der Durchreise habe ich kurzfristig für eine Nacht eine Unterkunft gesucht. Schöne Cottages in einem wundervollen Tal. Mit allem ausgestattet, Terrasse und genügend Privatsphäre. Sehr zu empfehlen. Das Café schliesst um 5pm. Die sehr nette Dame hat mir aber angeboten, ein Gericht ab Karte um 6pm im Cottage vorbeizubringen. Ich war sehr dankbar und fand dies toll.Posted on RachelleVerified Exceptional ☺ It was very reasonable and a unique comfy place to stay. The breakfast was amazing. You could select from the menu at the cafe that is right near the chalets. Included a drink and something to eat. ☹ Just be careful on the ramp leading up to the chalet, we were there a night it frosted and it was quite slippery.Posted on AllyVerified An amazing place to spend a night away. The Challet was everything we needed and more!! ☺ The Challet was so lovely, much more modern than we expected. The bed linen was beautiful and the personal touches were very much appreciated. We felt very spoilt getting breakfast included and were delighted to be able to choose a hot option and espresso coffee! Amazing!! ☹ The grounds were a little tired and under maintenence but to be expected nearing the end of winter.Posted on DanielVerified Perfect weekend getaway ☺ Clean, tidy and warm. Beautiful views and private. Friendly staff and excellent meals
Our Latest Reviews from Airbnb
Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our cafe and chalets on Airbnb.
Posted on Flora1. December, 2025. We stayed one night at the chalet and it was absolutely perfect. The place was spotless, felt super cozy and offered everything we needed for our stay. I chose this place to propose to my fiancée and was aided not only by Leandro who organized flowers for us but also by a lovely hot bath in the outdoor tub. Breakfast at the cafe was lovely not only because the food was good but because you can feel that this is a place where the local community comes together. Both Leandro and his husband John came for a chat and to congratulate us on our engagement and even gifted us a card and some chocolates. All of this to say that they are wonderful hosts, the chalet is beautiful and if you ever find yourself just close enough to consider staying there or even popping in for a bite at their café you 100% should.Posted on Emma23. November, 2025. A nice clean chalet in a beautiful location. The ongoing wi-fi issue was an issue for us, as it was not mentioned when we booked.Posted on Ben22. November, 2025. Phenomenal chalet! Comfy bed, Amazing outdoor bath. We walked in and immediately felt relaxed. Highly highly recommended! We had breskgsst the next morning at the beautiful café where we met one of the owners who filled us in on the accomodation and cafes history. we had an over all incredible experience here.Posted on Tegan18. November, 2025. Absolutely beautiful property! Host was great, and the cafe next door was amazing! Already planning to come back againPosted on Molly27. October, 2025. A beautiful night away. We travel with our small dog a lot and were so delighted to stay somewhere that has all of the luxurious amenities and still be pet friendly! We will definitely be booking again.Posted on Jai26. October, 2025. Gorgeous accomodation! Much needed retreat 😊Posted on Mel5. October, 2025. The Chalet was beautiful, surrounded by really lovely gardens. It was raining quite heavily during our stay, so we didn’t get to fully enjoy them, but they were beautiful. The Chalet was well furnished and the bed linens were so soft and comfortable. Lovely clean bathroom with a great shower. Well appointed kitchen with everything you could need. We also loved our breakfast at the cafe in the morning before we left where we met John, who was wonderful to talk to.Posted on Warrick28. September, 2025. Cute place to stay, and a great breakfast from the Cafe on site.Posted on Cherish23. May, 2025. A peaceful cosy stay. Would recommend to anyone coming through Millers Flat/Ettrick. The complimentary breakfast was delicious!Posted on Elias18. May, 2025. What a good weekend that I had for rest my mind in the Leandro’s place! So peaceful and beautiful place! Leandro and his partner were so amazing and Im so grateful to meet them and see their place! And plus, the breakfast was so good! Im sure, im gonna come back! Thank you so much!Airbnb rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 48 reviews







