Historic Seaside Fisherman's Cottage
NZD per night
Purakaunui Inlet,Dunedin
#491 - Purakanui Inlet
Listed since February 2001. Shortlisted by 856 members
About this property
- 5guests
- 3bedrooms
- 1bathrooms
- tickkids
- tickpets
- crosssmokers
- ticklinen
- Absolute waters edge
- Sea, sand,fish, birds, tides, sunsets
- "paradise" "magical"
Restored 140 yr old cottage on the very edge of the sheltered Purakaunui inlet, just a senic 25 min drive from Dunedin.
Although still faithful to it's historic roots, there are the home comforts of a full modern kitchen and bathroom.The rooms are tastefully decorated and cleaned and maintained to a high standard. There is electric heating in every room as well as open fire and coal range. Electric blankets are on the beds except for the trundler in main house.
As featured in Life and Leisure Magazine, Jan, 2009. The cluster of four little buidings known as "As You Like It" since the 1930's, is a 100 metre walk down a path along the waters edge.
You can just sit on the deck and watch the fish just a metre away, or watch the sunset over the water, dig for cockles, fish off the deck or the rocks, walk along the ocean beach or row or canoe around the inlet. It's a great bird watchers spot- shags ,tuis, fantails, bellbirds, oystercatchers, woodpigeons, whitefaced herons, kingfishers, etc. Dinghy or canoe are available and normally moored by the cottage. The white sandy beach can be accessed at low tide by walking accross ankle deep water, or by canoe. At full tide the entire bay is full of water
Outings can include a visit the historic pa site, Motutapu and it's secluded beach, or the Orokanui Sanctuary, 5 min drive away, The new Dunedin Stadium is only 20 min drive away.
It is also a great base to visit Dunedin's attractions , Port Chalmers is 10 min drive away, with designer clothes and jewellry shops as well as coffee bars and restaurants. Eating out options include the Carey's Bay Hotel overlooking the fishing village beside Port Chalmers, or Fleur's reknowned Seafood restaurant at Moeraki. The unspoilt coastal settlements of Seacliff and Karitane are a short senic drive away.
There are many walks around the township and the boatsheds, along Purakaunui beach, around the inlet or to Longbeach.
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Stay for 6 nights and pay for 5 nights! Not valid for periods where last minute discount applies. Free night applies to lowest priced night.
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Free use of dinghy and canoe.
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Free Wifi Broadband Internet
Special conditions
Note that each bedroom-and the bathroom -are in separate cottages. The single bed in the main house is a trundler stored under the double bed. The buildings are clustered together and there are only a couple of steps between each cottage. Security lights light the way.
Please discuss bringing pets with us.
Check-in time after 2pm, check out by 11 a.m.
Facilities
- Barbecue - Gas
- Broadband Internet
- Canoe(s)
- Cot available
- Dinghy
- DVD player
- Electric blankets
- Fireplace
- Fridge
- Life jackets
- Microwave
- Mobile coverage - Telecom
- Oven
- Radio/Hi-Fi/Stereo
- Shower
- Telephone (local calls)
- TV
Things to do
Bedroom layout
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Main house
1 x Double bed
1 x Roll-away bed -
Merry Wives of Windsor
1 x Double bed -
Midsummer Nights Dream
1 x Single bed
Service level
- Linen
Linen supplied - Cleaning
Visitors to clean-up and leave the property as found
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Guest comments
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This is one of the best we have used. It is as it says "As You Like It". The location, facilities (especially the new Internet) are first class, the range helps in the evenings and the overall tranquility is breath takeing. Thanks to both Barbara and Chris for their service and use of the dinghy so that I could go fishing. We will look at coming to this Bach again when we next visit New Zealand.
- davitt516
- | Feb 2012
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We had a fantastic stay at this idyllic spot. The kids had freedom to explore and enjoy a safe swimming spot.
- kayege428
- | Feb 2012
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We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this little gem to others.It was such a pleasure being right on the water and having the use of the dinghy was a highlight. The view was spectacular and waking up in the morning you looked across the tranquil water to the boatsheds,and their reflection, from the comfort of your bed.The cottage was very cosy and had all you needed but still had the lovely feel of a holiday place.Thank you very much for the opportunity to stay.
- HeatherB2
- | Feb 2012
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