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The 10 Best South Island Cottages - Holiday Cottages in South Island, New Zealand

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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. We really enjoyed our stay at Amberlea Cottages. The place is private and fully equipped with everything one might need for a comfortable stay. It was really clean and close to the beach and town center.

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9.3
Superb
1,013 reviews

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. Great space for one or two people. Quiet, comfortable, warm even at the height of winter. Great amenities, and just an easy walk from the centre of town.

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9.6
Exceptional
138 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. It is spacious, very clean and the property manager responded to me immediately. Quiet location. Good off street parking. Close to shops and restaurants. Everything you need.

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9.4
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
£105
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. Amazing location! Peaceful and serene. No one around. An older cottage, but with modern facilities (fantastic bathroom, newer washer/dryer machines, comfy beds --enough for at least 4 people, probably more--, cozy living room with wood stove). Close enough to the 1 restaurant and 1 cafe/shop in Arthur's pass (1-minute drive), but away from the road so there's no traffic or other people. Great hosts with great communication.

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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
172 reviews
Price from
£91
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. Was a flying stay.. arrived late .. left early. But the place is excellent. Very clean and all round good quality.

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9
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
£113
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. very clean, perfect situation, staffs were helpful and patient, they can solve problems even if it isn't related to their house.

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9.3
Superb
108 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. Very beautiful accommodation. The refrigerator was so well stocked. The deers were adorable

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9.7
Exceptional
156 reviews

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
102 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

Country Cottage Rotorua

Whakatahuri

Offering quiet street views, Country Cottage Rotorua is an accommodation set in Whakatahuri, 22 km from Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park and 26 km from Buried Village. The air-conditioned accommodation is 13 km from Rotorua International Stadium, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Paradise Valley Springs. LOVED EVERYTHING!!!! This is such a beautiful cottage on a farm complete with horses, alpaca, chickens, sheep and a very wonderful dog named Lexi! Loved having the bush and stream and pond! The cottage was well-equipped with everything needed! Excellent location to all activities in Rotorua and Taupo. Luck for us, we were able to extend our stay an extra night for a total of 4 nights. Did not want to leave this piece of heaven on earth! Tracey and Colin are wonderful hosts. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

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9.3
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

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