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Historic Seaside Fisherman's Cottage

$130-$165+
NZD per night

Purakaunui Inlet,Dunedin

#491 - Purakanui Inlet

Listed since February 2001. Shortlisted by 869 members

About this property

  • 5people (max)
  • 3bedrooms
  • 1bathrooms
  • tickkids
  • tickpets
  • crosssmokers
  • Absolute waters edge
  • Sea, sand,fish, birds, tides, sunsets

Restored 140 yr old cottage on the very edge of the sheltered Purakaunui inlet, just a scenic 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 across 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 jewelry 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.

NOTE: Contact details will be provided by Bookabach once you've made a booking request.

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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.

  • Free use of dinghy and canoe.

  • Free Wifi Broadband Internet

Extras

Linen (Included) ;

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

  • Boat Hire
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/Walks
  • Historical Sites
  • Mountain Biking
  • Surfing
  • Swimming

Bedroom layout

  • 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 and included with rental.
  • Cleaning
    Visitors to clean-up and leave the property as found.

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  •  Absolutely our best weekend away ever. The cottage is very well equipped and presented. The position by the waterside is just such a rare treat. Collecting cockles, rowing in the wee boat and watching the birdlife drift by was amazing. Also discovered the huge tree swing down on the beach near Osborne which the kids thoroughly enjoyed. 

  •  I can only agree with all the other reviewers - this bach is a gem. It is even better than the pictures on this site. Everything looks loved and well-cared for, the place was immaculate, and the furnishings and decor are beautiful and make the place feel cosy. We had all sorts of excursions planned, but ended up spending most of our time at the bach - the kids voted this the best holiday ever, and I have to agree it was very special. We will definitely be back. 

  •  Looking forward to returning to this wonderful bach and location. We'll done with what is an excellent renovation. 

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