Cob Quarters: Cottage

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Cottage in Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.

$250 - $415
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 1
Linen
Pets
Smoking
Min Stay: 2 nights

Tariff

$250-275 per double
$35 per extra person

Description

Historic, lovingly restored 1900's cob cottage offering peace, comfort and privacy at 500m ASL. Attention to detail, still containing grafitti from a bygone era, successfully blending comfort and rustic charm. Private riverbank location with breath-taking mountain views, autumn colours and amazing outdoor hot shower and baths. Enchanting honeymoon destination. Self catering or meals available by arrangement. Enjoy the original open fire in winter.

Feeling remotely rural yet only 45 minutes from Renwick with wineries, restaurants and beauty spa. The drive itself is an adventure, stop and sample Grove Mill's vine library in autumn, pass the Waihopai Spy base and the 1930's power station still operational today. Find out about the Native Falcon Research Centre and look for the resident falcons living on our merino station. Swim in crystal clear water - enjoy our pristine alpine environment with lichen covered rocks and snow capped mountains in winter. Discover plants unique to Marlborough and watch for game. Red and fallow deer can be seen from the cottage, search the river for trout. We are located on the original drovers route through Canterbury Spur to Molesworth, Hamner and Christchurch. For further temptation visit our website, see link below.

Details

Sleeps: 6
Bathrooms: 1
Comments: External access under verandah cover. Vanity made from recycled cattleyard timbers. Porcelain and copper basin and toilet cistern. Earthen floor adds to the charm. Nearby outdoor shower with endless hot and cold water under a large shower rose from an unusual feature. Nestled on the Waihopai river bank with mountain vistas. Alternatively, you may relax in an outdoor claw footed bath with a friend alongside if you choose
Bed Linen: Supplied; All new bedding with woollen duvets and feather pillows.
Smoking: No
Pets: No
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Available: All Year

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Bookings

Contact: Jenny Mapp
Phone: 03 572 4222
Website: Click here to view
Notes: phone early mornings or evenings

Bedrooms


Comments: Spacious bunkroom with two bunks handcrafted from beech logs. New mattresses, comfortable with extra width and headspace. Innersprung queen mattress and base. Unique soft lantern lighting reminescent of a bygone era. Original 1900s timber ceiling and internal walls, well insulated by the 30cm thick cob walls with additional ceiling batts and double glazed windows. Timber featured extensively throughout. Discover the other unique features in this room on arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
  • Covered BBQ facility
  • Fridge
  • Kitchen Linen
  • Pantry basics
  • Tea, Coffee supplied
  • Toaster
Bathroom
  • Bathroom Linen
  • Separate Bath
  • Separate Shower
Laundry
  • Available by arrangement
  • Washing Machine
Bedrooms
  • Duvets
  • Electric blankets
  • Extra Bedding
Outdoors
  • BBQ
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • River swimming
Features
  • Books / Library
  • Fireplace
  • Heaters

Nearest Travel Links

Airport: Blenheim : 50km   45 minutes
Ferry: Picton : 75km   1 hours 30 minutes
Railway: Blenheim : 50km   45 minutes
Bus Depot: Blenheim : 50km   45 minutes

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