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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
1,061 reviews
Price from
£89
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. Very clean, spacious, very quiet yet easy walk to town. Every detail thought of by the wonderful host, ensuring the guest a memorable & comfortable stay.

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9.4
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£75
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. Super clean and spacious. Excellent layout and design. Great spot.

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9.4
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
£122
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. The apartment is 10/10. Stunning view and excellent, clean interior. Very silent and comfortable, perfect to relax. Would always come back!

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9.4
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£121
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. best i had lived during my 10days trip in NZ

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9.2
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
£164
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

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. Fabulous cottage, beautifully clean and spacious.

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9.7
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
£124
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
162 reviews
Price from
£84
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
116 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
£131
per night

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