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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Mt Somers, Ashburton
- Place, Staveley Historical and Geological Centre7 min drive
- Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa24 min drive
- Place, Rakaia Gorge24 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Somers holiday cottage
Our cosy little cottage is in the heart of the beautiful quiet Mt Somers village, with amazing views of the night sky all for free. We have a General Store, Local Garage, Quaint little Library, a Restaurant, Tavern and a Jewellery shop. Mt Somers is the gateway to the Hakatere Conservation Area which consists of Lake Clear Water, Lake Camp and Lake Heron to name just a few. We have many beautiful walks in the area such as Mt Somers Track for the intermediate to advanced trampers, and for those who want a gentle easy walk there is the Nature trail along Woolshed Creek. A short distance from Mt Somers Village is "Endoras" or Mt Sunday the capital of Rohan was built in the year 2000, where a large part of Lord of the Rings was filmed, although the buildings were removed you can still look for footprints on Endoras. On a fine day there a beautiful view to be had from the top,. For your winter enjoyment we are 35km from the famous Mt Hutt Ski field. Within 30 to 40 mins drive are the towns of Ashburton, Methven, Geraldine, and Mayfield where you will find great restaurants and cafes plus many shopping opportunities. The little town of Mayfield 12 km from Mt Somers hosts Overflow the most amazing Retro store with heaps of great antiques and collectables, vintage and antique glass, china, pottery and ceramics, furniture, kitchenware, and outside architectural and farm antiques on offer. Well worth a visit. A 20 min drive gets you to Methven with its restaurants and pubs. You can also go the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa for a relaxing soak or massage, a fantastic way to finish a day. They also have a cafe where you can purchase some delectable treats. In the winter months there is also the New Improved Stavely Ice rink for skating and curling. The Sharplin falls reserve is once again open with its new walkways and bridges well worth the trip,
Special conditions:
The cottage outdoor area is shared with the property owners and all guests are welcome to relax and enjoy the gardens.
Deck area is not suitable for unsupervised small children.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Special conditions:
The cottage outdoor area is shared with the property owners and all guests are welcome to relax and enjoy the gardens.
Deck area is not suitable for unsupervised small children.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
All Children allowed
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mount Somers
Located in Mount Somers, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Methven Golf Course and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Mt Somers, Ashburton
What's nearby
- Staveley Historical and Geological Centre - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
- Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 24 min drive - 35.0 km
- Rakaia Gorge - 24 min drive - 37.3 km
- Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 25 min drive - 39.9 km
- Mount Hutt Skifield - 49 min drive - 44.8 km
Restaurants
- Stronechrubie - 16 min walk
- Staveley Store - 6 min drive
- Mount Somers Tavern - 6 min walk
- Staveley Cafe - 6 min drive
- Topp Lodge - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
14 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey H.
12 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maurice M.
2 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maurice M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David G.
1 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Graeme
20 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Graeme
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leigh F.
17 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leigh F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adele W.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adele W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dianne W.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in Mt Somers
Dianne W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fiona M.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fiona M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
cathy h.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
cathy h.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
elizabeth d.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy retrest
elizabeth d.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Warwick L.
13 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location to access Mid Canterbury High Country
Warwick L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chrissie C.
21 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chrissie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elspeth W.
11 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet haven
Elspeth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheri
13 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cheri
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marc S.
19 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommendable accommodation
Marc S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin A.
14 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay.
Martin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Euan E.
15 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt Somers village
Euan E.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
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16 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alison W.
5 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing venue
Alison W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Murray E.
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Murray E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evette D.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little spot
Evette D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
John C.
29 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
John C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher M.
22 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashburton Lakes 2 day explore
Christopher M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Leonie_and_Peter_Austin
We are a Retired couple enjoying living in the this quiet village. We originally came from Christchurch and have been living here in Mt Somers since 2014 permanently. We have owned the property since 90's and used it as a holiday home.
Why they chose this property
We came to stay in the Domain at Mt Somers and on an evening walk found a for sale sign on the empty section. We loved the area so much and decided to purchase 2 of the empty sections. From then on it was landscaping and planting on every holiday. This is a beautiful part of the country and the night sky on a clear night is spectacular.
What makes this property unique
Mt Somers walkway is on the doorstep, with much more early history up the gorge.
Languages:
English
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