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Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')

Cottage in Twizel with kitchen and patio

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Street view of the cottage
Living area, door open onto the deck
Open plan living area
Living area
Open plan living, dining and kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Twizel, Twizel
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Pukaki
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom two

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')

Foehn Cottage provides boutique accommodation in a tranquil location in Twizel. This delightful retreat features two bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 3 guests (one queen bed and one king single). The fully equipped kitchen includes a cooktop, microwave, fridge, and all the essentials for meal preparation. Additionally, the cottage offers a washing machine for your convenience. Double doors from the living area open onto a charming, sunny deck, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this cottage. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Twizel, Twizel

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 40 min drive - 75.4 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 41 min drive - 76.9 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern') pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern') located?

Situated in Twizel, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mueller Ridge and within 3 miles (5 km) of Twizel Town Centre and Lake Ruataniwha. Lake Pukaki and Lake Pukaki Information Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a quick stop in the Mt. Cook area. Everything in the home was as expected from the listing and the host was very responsive. Would definitely recommend this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Very tidy with nice decor. Perfect for our two night stay. Close to the local shops/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely self contained cottage

Great property and location, hosts ensured everything was easy for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cottage, exploring Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Facilities in a Great Location!

This is a lovely place to stay as well as being a perfect base for exploring the area around Mount Cook. A very helpful owner recommended the local lavender fields, which were a great success. Would stay there again - recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage with modern amenities

Cute, comfortable and cozy cottage located close to Lake Pukaki and easy drive to Mount Cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Well equipped cottage. Clean and tidy warm and cozy, has everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Great location, nice and clean with guality furnishings. Would definatley be back for a longer stay when time allows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This home in Twizel was just what we needed for our last two nights in New Zealand…. roomy, clean, modern and very comfortable. Also it was so convenient for visiting Mt Cook. Our hosts were so friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly recommend this home to other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night stay

We stayed in Twizel so to be close to Mt.Cook for a Glacier tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brett J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute little cottage suited us perfectly. We just couldn’t seem to get the heat pump sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twizel cottage

Lovely well appointed cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Foehn Cottage

What a great cottage to stay between Christchurch and Queenstown. Cozy, warm, gorgeous porch to watch the world go by. Everything you could want. Great host. Short drive into Mt Cook National Park and Twizel is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful spot!

Throughly enjoyed our stay in this bach. What a great spot and well equipped. Very comfortable beds, we all slept so well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect 10

Superb choice with the loveliest hosts who have created a relaxing home from home that’s a designer’s dream and a traveller’s delight .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

What a great spot to base yourself while in Twizel. It has everything you need for your stay, close to everything, cozy and peaceful. Must come back again and will be sure to stay here again.

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Foehn Cottage

Tidy, well appointed cute cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cozy stay

Nice place, good location. Would’ve thought that the hosts would’ve communicated more with us about a snow storm that hit during the one full day that we were there (even just to make sure that we were okay, if not to let us know the weather expectation ahead of time), but other than that it was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twizel Gem

Beautiful property with all amenities. Lovely owners who had the property ready and prepared for our arrival and who had helpful suggestions for things to do and places to eat in the area. We had a crack’in good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cosy

lovely cottage cosy,warm great surroundings so quiet. well worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce John Le Comte J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Twizel

Modern Commfortable Clean Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice farm cottage

We were very happy with this property. It was clean and had everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner. After a long day of hiking it was nice to come back, sit on the porch and watch the sunset. I would stay here again. There was just two of us but there was easily room for two additional guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect balance of peace and quiet

Foehn cottage is a welcoming, warm and spacious accommodation. It was just what we needed to recharge and reset before heading out to Aoraki/Mt.Cook for a day trip. The aesthetic is on point, the cottage immaculately clean and furnished. We sat on the porch to enjoy the afternoon sun and play with the resident cat! Our hosts were always friendly and helpful when we needed it. It’s also well-situated near the town center and supermarkets, cafes, bookstores and a bakery. I can’t think of a better place to stay in Twizel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Catherine H.

Didn"t give 5 stars as hasn't got a dishwasher.

Didn"t give 5 stars as hasn't got a dishwasher.

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Hosted by PhilippaMa9

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2 Bedroom fully serviced self-contained cottage

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