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Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat

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A wooden deck with a white door and windows, surrounded by a white fence, and a tree in the center.
A corner room with a white door, a tall mirror with a white frame, and a carpeted floor.
A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned duvet, a white headboard, and a window with a view of trees.
A garden with a large tree, flowering plants, and a wooden structure.
A compact kitchen with a Bosch dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster. There is a wooden shelf above the sink and a small picture frame on the wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Alexandra, central Otago
  • Place, Otago Central Rail Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Otago Central Rail Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gibbston Valley Winery
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat

Galloway lodge is a wonderful little nature retreat , organic farm and animal sanctuary , situated in the heart of historic picturesque Galloway . The famous Otago rail trail right outside our gate . Nestled within our magical gardens surrounded by beautiful gardens and mature trees is our sweet little container cottage retreat - Made from 2 little container cottages - the first cottage room is a cosy lounge and kitchen with a comfy chair and couch , kitchen fridge dishwasher and cooking facilities - the other room is cute country cottage bedroom with old fashioned wrought iron bedhead and bathroom with shower - french doors in both rooms - leading to a big deck - with wooden outdoor furniture - under big shady beautiful trees and a fully fenced private yard - Cute cosy relaxing peaceful and at the heart of nature - we also have another double room and bathroom retreat if there are more than 2 of you - You might like to check out our other listing

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
On a case by case basis - dogs must be on a leash
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking permitted outside only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9294489
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Springvale

Springvale is home to this cabin. Clyde Dam and Mitchells Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alexandra Golf Club and Black Ridge. Paintball Central and Kiwi Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Alexandra, central Otago

What's nearby

  • Otago Central Rail Trail - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Otago Central Rail Trail - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Dunstan - 37 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - 59 min drive - 91.7 km
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - 60 min drive - 93.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Crom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paulina's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tin Goose Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat located?

Situated in Springvale, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Otago Central Rail Trail and Otago Central Rail Trail. Pioneer Park and Shaky Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

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

Lovely location

Cozy accommodation in lovely surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

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

A lovely stay

We had a great stay here, a snuggly wee place that was dog friendly and the hosts were lovely. Thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Such lovely guests - very clean and tidy and had the most adorable well behaved dogs - a real pleasure to host and highly recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Alexandra Retreat

Spacious and loved all the animals roaming around. Well equipped kitchen - peaceful and private. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved my Stay,Very cozy and quiet.Host was very friendly and Polite.👌👌
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul h.

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

rural peace

pleasant hosts plus all their animals, delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Such a lovely guest and his dear wee dog Was a pleasure to gave them stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bev G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Peaceful

Lovely and peaceful. No traffic all night. Bliss!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine d.

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

Close to the bike rally. Could walk to rally .Had what we needed.

Something different being in two containers. Had toilet kitchen shower bed and tidy and clean.Happy with it Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We didn’t receive any booking or check in confirmations before arrival but did speak to the friendly owner on the way. Unfortunately a swarm of flies were in the yard of the two shipping containers that were “the cosy cottage”. The kitchen and living container had an unpleasant odor, worn furniture and felt neglected. Pots and cutlery were all in need of some cleaning before use. But the bed was comfy and bedroom prettily furnished. However lack of mosquito nets meant we slept with shut windows and it became extremely hot on the second night which made sleeping hard. A fan would be a welcome addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mary-Anne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet but was not presented well.Pictures were misleading
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Christine W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Definitely not a retreat, unhealthy

Very disappointed with property. Advertised as a retreat, container with bedroom/bathroom had beautiful decor and comfortable, however quite musty and rubbish was not emptied and shower quite clearly not cleaned. Other container had kitchen/living area, smelt terribly of dog, curtain by kitchen had significant black mould, microwave and bench unclean, couch and chair are dirty. Outdoor area was filthy, not swept or wiped for guests comfort, rubbish bin extremely dirty. Situated next to their multiple big dogs. We did take a non shedding and non smelling little maltese, we left feeling unclean. Sadly we had to stay for 3 nights as no other accommodation in Alexandra due to tournaments held of which we were involved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2023
Apologies re the rubbish bin and yes we did find a bit of mould on a curtain thankyou for pointing that out - it has been remedied -apart from that I can assure you the place was well cleaned and there has not been a dog in the accomodation for many months . My husband had just lost his father and although we were going through this bereavement we kept the accomodation open so you could enjoy your holiday I hope you find a happier heart next holiday so you can enjoy your next break without spending it picking the accomodation to bits
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans d.

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

Enjoyed our time there!

The host came outside and welcomed us as soon as we drove up. The next morning, she introduced us to all the animals, which we really enjoyed. We took a couple of walks along the neighborhood’s quiet country lane while we were there. A very peaceful setting and welcoming vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bronnie J.

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

Animal friendly short stay

Has everything you need for a short stay with the benefit of being happy to have our pup along. The accommodation space is only small, but functional. Close to both the river and dam for swimming when it's hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sandra M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointing

It would have probably been better had it not been pouring with rain when we arrived. We expected the two containers to be connected, which they weren’t, so we had to go outside to go between the two, and the bedroom one smelled musty. However it was very well equipped with everything to make our stay comfortable, just needs a bit of TLC.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Compact get away

We chose it because it allowed us to bring our dogs with us rather than have them in a kennel. That was the major selling point for us. We could have had a larger room in a motel room in town for the same price, but then we would have had to book the dogs into a kennel. We liked the fact that we were a wee way out of town. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Debbie M.

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

Misleading

Property was shabby and grounds were overgrown. Not at all acceptable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2020
What a rude customer . We bent over backwards trying to make them comfortable . We offered them a different room when they were unhappy about no tv in the one they booked . They accepted our offer . I sat with Debbie for a while outside the room and had a pleasant chat and said to sing out if there is anything they need . That evening they packed up and left without saying a word . They left the room untidy and had walked chicken poo through the unit on our brand new carpet . Very disappointing . We are very approachable yet they said nothing . The comment our grounds are shabby has to be some sort of joke we work full time maintaining our grounds , maybe they just dont understand living in the country - I guess if they had poked around they may have found a vegie garden that needs attention thats all I can think of . Maybe we should of been suspicious when they wanted to by pass the booking agents and pay us directly . I would NOT recommend these rude people to other businesses
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Perfect spot

Tiny bach with everything you need. Good bed, great shower, comfortable sofa, kitchenette plus an enclosed yard for the dog. Right on the rail trail was a bonus . Nice hosts. I would highly recommend this place .
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Lovely people and adorable dog . Were a real pleasure to host . Very tidy and friendly and easy guests - Would highly recommend them
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marney

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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