Large cottage ideal for couples.

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Lawrence, OTA

St. Patrick's Catholic Church5 min walk
Lawrence Golf Club17 min walk
Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)52 min drive
Brighton Beach63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Take this sunny cottage (circa 1870's) set in pleasant garden surrounds; for yourselves, or to share with friends or family. Use it as a base to explore all the attractions that Otago and Southland have to offer; for a quiet weekend away; to relax before, during or after a long bike ride; to enjoy a Lawrence event; to attend a family celebration; for an extended stay!
A quiet, attractive street with an abundance of bird- life by day and you are far enough away from the main thoroughfare for a peaceful sleep at night.
Three double bedrooms, two of them very large, each one with a character of its own, two single mattresses and bedding provided for extra kids at no extra charge; living room with couch and recliners with historic fireplace feature; north facing, sunny front deck with outdoor chairs and table setting, as well as a shady nook for two in the corner.
Covered courtyard area at the back looking out over a landscaped garden setting - perfect for warm summer evening barbecues. Or this can be used as a carport if it is raining.
Fully equipped country kitchen/dining room with all the equipment you need to make anything from a quick getaway breakfast to a full-on feast.
All bedding provided and this includes electric blankets. Heating in each room. Laundry facilities.
Dog friendly, enclosed back yard. No charge for pets and a doggy bed provided. Off street parking. Carport for one vehicle.
Berries, fruit and vegetables in season from the raised garden beds.
WiFi.
Around ten minute stroll to shops and cafes; museum and Isite - all in the historic village of Lawrence, the origin of New Zealand's era of gold.
Around two minute ride from the increasingly popular Clutha Gold bike trail - one of the easiest and most accessible of New Zealand's bike riding network making it perfect for families and the 'not so fit" who love the outdoors. This place is excellent for winding down and sharing experiences before beginning, continuing the ride or heading home.

Property manager

Marion Lawrence

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lawrence

This cottage is located in Lawrence. Local points of interest include St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Lawrence Golf Club. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Lawrence, OTA

What's nearby

St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min walk
Lawrence Golf Club - 17 min walk
Roxburgh Golf Course - 39 min drive
Sandihurst Winery - 56 min drive
Brighton Beach - 63 min drive

Getting around

Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Lawrence Corner Shop - 6 min walk
The Prospector - 7 min walk
Coffee Mine Bar & Cafe - 6 min walk
The Coach & Horses Inn - 7 min walk
The Wild Walnut - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large cottage ideal for couples. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Large cottage ideal for couples. ?

As of 25 April 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large cottage ideal for couples. on 26 May 2024 start from NZ$207.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Large cottage ideal for couples. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large cottage ideal for couples. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large cottage ideal for couples. located?

This family-friendly Lawrence cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Lawrence Golf Club. Sandihurst Winery is 32 mi (51.5 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

c H.

2 April 2024

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

A step back in time

Loved it! Made it having option of cooking on coal range which we did. Renovations sympathetic to period. Wished we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye G.

31 March 2024

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

Great Value Old World Charm

Just a one night stay. We enjoyed sunset on the deck, and the interesting garden. We appreciated the fresh coffee beans and the recommendation for Bean Jazzed cafe for breakfast! Wonderful place.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Helen A.

18 March 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and comfy stay

We really appreciated the comfortable beds and the provision of a well equiped kitchen. The night lights were a thoughtful touch and very useful at night time when getting to the toilet. It would have been helpful to be clear in the listing what heating is offered and that the oven doesnt really work, nor do a couple of elements. We got this information when we asked for it. The location is great and there is room for bikes under shelter and unloading the car is easy with parking close by. The property is quiet and private and the bedrooms are a good size. The main thing that let this property down was the quality of the cleaning. The ktichen floor was dirty as were the outside of the cupboards; there were a lot of cobwebs around the inside as well. Maybe consider changing your cleaning provider to improive this holiday let.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye M.

4 December 2022

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

Good location

A tidy cottage in a good location ideal for our overnight stay. We lit the coal range to warm ourselves which made the kitchen cozy but standard heaters supplied would have been inadequate on a cold day. Nice to have 3 queen bedrooms for couples. Surprised no TV which didn't worry us but could concern other guests. Food provisions appreciated. Good luck with the continuing restoration.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew T.

22 May 2022

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

6 workers

Great location and tidy and functional property. Bathroom is adequate but no extractor fan or heater. Kitchen is ok but oven literally doesn't work and hotplates are very temperamental for regulating temp. Some pots do not work at all on the cook top. (elements keep switching off). We got by using BBQ outside. Would benefit from a heat pump or log burner. Plenty of heaters but must cost a small fortune to heat in winter. Overall no major dramas and owner was very helpful. Worked for us as a group of workers in Lawrence for a week but a family might not be so stoked with oven not heating up and other cooking issues mentioned.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marion Lawrence

We are a retired couple with passion for renovation, sustainable living, recycling, gardening, art, clay sculpture and photography. We bring this enthusiasm for renewal from the poured earth house and gardens we have built as our home in NSW Mid North Coast in Australia, to our holiday home in Lawrence.
The photographs displayed in the cottage are all originals taken by myself.
We so much enjoyed renovating in Lawrence, we have just bought another "project" elsewhere in Lawrence and are continuing the restoration work.

Why they chose this property

We were immediately attracted to Lawrence for its history, setting and sense of community. We wanted to play a small part in preserving that history by rescuing one of the original cottages using skills we have accumulated in our working lives. We levelled and re-piled, repaired and painted the exterior, added the front veranda and back courtyard, redesigned the kitchen and bathroom areas, re-clad the bedroom with the bay window, painted and carpeted throughout and created all the gardens. We hope you enjoy what we have achieved.

What makes this property unique

Although the property was pretty ordinary when we first saw it, we were immediately attracted to its potential. Each room has a feature we have been able to preserve and enhance. being built circa 1875, it has had many owners and each has made their mark in some way. Our mark is to create a holiday home for ourselves, family and friends and as a getaway for anyone else looking to enjoy a stay in Lawrence. We have aimed for an atmosphere of homely comfort and hope you enjoy staying as much as we do!