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Boasting garden views, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers accommodation with balcony, around 34 km from Rainbow Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture. The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. You can play darts at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages, and the area is popular for fishing and hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Nelson Airport is 76 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
3 bunk beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hilda
    Malta Malta
    Lovely stay, very comfortable, warm beds, exceptional surroundings , each cottage has its own parking space, and all you need for a night stay
  • Adele
    Australia Australia
    Great little cottage. Amazing views. Friendly owners. Had everything you needed for a short stay.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spectacular views from our room which was furnished with everything you need for a stay especially if you were on an extended visit a shame we were only there over night on our way to catch the ferry This was one of my favourite stays on the...
  • Dora
    Singapore Singapore
    Cosy-tidy compact little but well equipped warm houses with nice mountain view, as a short break for a family it was perfect choice.
  • Leanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The photos don't do this place justice. It's in an amazing location with awesome views. The cabins are updated, neat and clean. Beds are very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfast and dinner. Great deck for eating...
  • Hock
    Singapore Singapore
    Stayed 7 nights in 2023 and another 4 nights in 2024. What makes me keep coming back each time I visit NZ is really Helen & Clint who exemplify what true Kiwi warmth & hospitality is. They go the extra mile to make sure everything works perfectly...
  • Andrea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts week so amazing, food was excellent and the rooms were so warm and perfect and clean.
  • Rupert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really beautiful place, the cabin was all freshly done and clean with lovely comfortable furniture and nice and warm, good hot shower. Helpful friendly hosts. Great area for the kids to play, a real gem of a place.
  • A
    Alec
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is perfect if you're travelling on your car. The views are lovely and the night sky is wonderful. I work as a housekeeper for a luxury lodge in Nelson and I must say our Tophouse Cottage looked fantastic; tidy and clean.
  • Dianne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely cottages with everything you need. Beautiful views and delightful and helpful host. Thanks for having us.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Helen & Clint Brough

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Helen & Clint Brough
Tophouse is a beautiful Historical Cob hotel (Guest House) built in 1887. and steeped in history. The Mountainview Cottages are situated behind the Cob Guesthouse on the same property. They face the mountains and get a magnificent view. They stand alone , Cottage 1 & 3 face a different way to Cottage 2 & 4 so they have privacy. Please come to the Reception at the Tophouse Guesthouse on arrival for payment and we will show you to your cottage. Tophouse is located at the top of 4 valleys and is elevated off the main road, 7Km from the Alpine Village of Saint Arnaud. Tophouse rests between mountains & affords beautiful views The property also has a Restaurant for dinning and the smallest bar in NZ. Bookings essential. There is free WIFI in the cottages.
We are 7km from the Alpine Village of Saint Arnaud on the shores of Lake Rotoiti, located there is the Visitors Centre run by The Department of Conservation which will guide you to all the great activities available in the Nelson Lakes National Park: Tramping, Hiking, Mountain biking, Fishing, Skiing, Kayaking, 4WDriving. Saint Arnaud is a beautiful area to walk around, lots of little tracks in the native bush, listen to the native birds. There is a grocery store and petrol Station in the village. Take the water taxi up the lake and walk back is a option to see beautiful Lake Rotoiti or just look at the giant eels under the jetty. Whatever the weather this Alpine Mountain area and Lake will capture you. The Rainbow ski field is about 1/2hour from Tophouse to the bottom of the ski field ,we are the closest accommodation to the ski field .
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Tophouse restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Tophouse Mountainview Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Tophouse Mountainview Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests need to check-in at Tophouse Historical Inn, located at 68 Tophouse Road.

Please inform Tophouse Mountainview Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Tophouse Mountainview Cottages

  • Check-in at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages is 3.7 miles from the centre of Saint Arnaud. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts

  • Yes, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages on this page.

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages has 1 restaurant:

    • Tophouse restaurant

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.