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Amberlea Cottages 5 stars

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. A very cosy cottage for my family,in fact it’s the best I’ve stayed during my 10 days trip traveling around South Island NZ! I had wanted to leave my compliments in the guest book but was rushing off so forgot,will definitely recommend this place to my friends

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9.3
Superb
1,017 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Couples Retreat

Reefton

Set in Reefton in the West Coast region, Couples Retreat offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden as well as a terrace.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. EVERYTHING! PERFECT really. The first accommodation that makes me feel at home. Every detail was considered and well established.

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9.4
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

2 Oaks Cottage Clyde

Clyde

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 2 Oaks Cottage Clyde is located in Clyde. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Central Otago District Council. Easy to walk to dinner from here. Everything was clean and new. We appreciated the milk in the fridge and the chocolate slice was delicious. Wish we’d had more time to spend in Clyde and surrounding area. We will be back!

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9.6
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Flat Rock

Lake Tekapo

Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 44 km from Mt. Dobson, Flat Rock features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views.

This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Weather was awful when we arrived. Pouring with rain and windy so it was great to have a home from home place to stay that was nice and cosy. The weather improved the following day allowing us to experience the beauty of Lake Tekapo.

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9.4
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass

The spacious holiday home features 4 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and oven, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Good location to experience the Pass. Comfy areas and clean and tidy. Perfect for our midway stop on our 4 week excursion .

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9.3
Superb
101 reviews

Fache Cottage

Clyde

Located in Clyde and only 24 km from Central Otago District Council, Fache Cottage provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and quiet street views. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Beautiful little cottage, well kept, clean and tidy, and easily accessible in Clyde.

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9.2
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Outback on Broadway

Picton

Outback on Broadway is a property located in Picton near Shelley Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Picton Memorial Park Beach. Location was excellent. comfortable and quiet

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9
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Neptune - Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Neptune - Lake Tekapo is an accommodation offering mountain views. The property features quiet street views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The house was wonderful, We only had one night, but would have liked to stay and enjoy the property more. Greatly appreciated the clothes washing machine/dryer.

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9.3
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
£266
per night

Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1 has a garden. The chalet also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious chalet with a balcony and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking. The accommodation was in a perfect location with views of the surrounding countryside and had animals right outside the back door

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9.7
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

Country Retreats on Ranzau 1

Nelson

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Country Retreats on Ranzau 1 is set in Nelson. This holiday home features a garden. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Our unit was super clean, modern and the beds were comfortable. We liked the option of being able to take our dog, we decided not to this time though. Was thoughtful to have some drinks, chocolates, milk and biscuits ready for our arrival as well as some fresh eggs in the fridge. Having the use of the free washing machine and drier was fab.

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9.4
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

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