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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. Very central. Great cottage. Clean and well kept. Everything that one needs, for a short stay, is provided. The owner was very helpful in suggesting places to dine and things to do

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9.3
Superb
1,064 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Couples Retreat

Reefton

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. Great location, cozy and warm cottage that is well presented with great amenities, easy walking distance into town.

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9.4
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Flat Rock

Lake Tekapo

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. This was a great place in Lake Tekapo. The community was quiet, the kitchen was fully equipped, the bathroom nice and had a wonderful hot shower with high pressure, and the beds were SO comfy and had a much-needed heated pad. We had a car so it was a 4-minute drive to Four Square grocery (where you can walk to the Tekapo waterfront), but we also walked, and it took about 20-25 minutes, so depending on what you'd prefer, it's still reasonably close for those without a car. One thing to note, but not necessarily a bad thing, they do have a washer, but only a drying rack. This didn't bother me, but just wanted to let others know. Overall the stay was very cozy and I would absolutely come back here.

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9.4
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

Uninterrupted Mountain Views

Twizel

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, Uninterrupted Mountain Views provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. Great bed, amazing shower. Washer dries as well. Great place for stargazing. 40 min drive to Mt Cook, slightly closer than from Tekapo.

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9.4
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Relax in Kenmure

Dunedin

The spacious holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. This holiday home also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The breakfast was very disappointing. There was no milk in the fridge and no bread although the info said there would be. The fruit to go with the cereal was 1 tin of peaches for 4 people. However, the games, and tv etc were great. It was a quiet location, close to dairy and supermarket and spacious rooms. Two good bathrooms.

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9.2
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass

Situated in Arthur's Pass and only 300 metres from Arthur's Pass National Park, The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 700 metres from Arthur's Pass Train Station and 1.8 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.3 km from Temple Basin. 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
Price from
£83
per night

Tui Cottage

Hampden

The holiday home with a patio and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Tui Cottage is a beautiful cottage with lovely modern furnishings. The well-kept garden with the cheerful Tui whistle invites you to stay and relax in nice weather. The car can be parked directly on the property. The very friendly hosts Kerry and Jo welcomed us personally and showed us around. Perfect location for a visit to Moeraki Boulder and Katiki Point with the seal and penguin colony.

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9.7
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Outback on Broadway

Picton

The 2-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Location was excellent. comfortable and quiet

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9
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Neptune - Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

The spacious holiday home comes with 4 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and dishwasher, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Everything it was absolutely beautiful and will definitely stay again and highly recommended

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9.3
Superb
117 reviews

Country Retreats on Ranzau 1

Nelson

The holiday home with a patio and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This holiday home is non-smoking and soundproof. 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
107 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

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