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Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forrest! Family & Pet friendly.

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Room
Dining
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Peel Forest, Canterbury
  • Place, Peel Forest Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Hood
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forrest! Family & Pet friendly.

A perfect property for families that love the outdoors. Surrounded by the beautiful protected Peel Forest .
A modest but comfortable 1960s 2 bedroom genuine kiwi batch. Charmingly appointed, nice big verandah. Wake up to the chorus of native bird song.
A lovely log fire to keep you warm in winter. A beautiful place to unwind and enjoy nature at its best. An amazing trail right opposite the cottage. Pets welcome. Some cell phones will not work from the cottage but you will get reception if you walk/drive back towards the township. Enjoy the ambience of the local cafe.
The Kowhai river is close by. You can enjoy rafting on the Rangitata, bird watching, fishing, swimming and all outdoor pursuits close by. Geraldine only 20 mins away. Enjoy the Tui, Wood pigeons and Bellbirds whilst having a drink on the covered verandah. The serenity is amazing!
We also ask you to clean and do the dishes before you leave . Thank you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Any concerns, please phone 021383157.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Property Registration Number Not required
Property # 9675849

About the area

Peel Forest

Located in Peel Forest, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Peel Forest Park and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Geraldine Observatory and Pleasant Valley Daffodils. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Peel Forest, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Peel Forest Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Geraldine Observatory - 25 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 53 min drive - 68.4 km
  • Lake Hood - 56 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 58 min drive - 82.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Man at Peel Forest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guga's Pork Car - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forrest! Family & Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forrest! Family & Pet friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forrest! Family & Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forrest! Family & Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forrest! Family & Pet friendly. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Peel Forest Park and within 16 miles (25 km) of Geraldine Observatory and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

christine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The double bed we used had serios roll together causing difficulty sleeping. The shower, over the bath was quite dangerous to use and there was numerous trip hazards with varying floor levels & loose mats. The fridge froze our food. We totally accept it was an old, kiwi bach but the price was equal to well appointed motels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly older but classic bach. Need better lights in lounge hard to read at night as only one dim light. Also suggest a bread knife and foldable outdoor chairs so you can sit outside and move around in the sun. Quiet location and lovely that you can take dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute wee bach, a lovely break. hosts could not have been easier. house was clean and fireplace kept it warm and toasty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hamish M.

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

Peel forest weekend

My parents inlaw used our booking. They were impressed with the property. The only thing that they said could be improved, was the lights to read by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

Great stay, super cozy with the fireplace. Had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowan D.

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

Wonderful

Such a delightful cottage- cosy, cute and restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel P.

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

Lovely homely cottage

Very cosy and tidy cottage. The beds were comfy and the fireplace heated the whole house very quickly. Plenty of walks and adventures to be had nearby. Orari gorge was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Greg T.

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

Gateway to Peel Forest

Our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jan M.

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

Fabulous location

We loved the location and enjoyed spreading a rug out on the back lawn to just relax and take in the forest environment. The birdsong in the morning was amazing. The property owners were fantastic with their communication and very caring when checking on our dog after she had a bit of a mishap. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rayleine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Interesting

It is an interesting old kiwi Bach - very typical of the 70’s! We were comfortable and warm with the amazing log fire in spite of snow outside! Beds were comfortable but we would have appreciated a radio or tv to keep us informed of the possible difficult weather conditions. No wi-fi!Very disappointing that we were without water for day/night which made things a bit difficult but understand ,given the remoteness and freezing temperatures. Peel Forest is a real wee NZ gem - lovely birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

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

Bird joy

Birdsong is amazing, forest on the doorstep with some huge remnant trees that you dont see very often in NZ sadly. Cute batch perfect place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Tranquil Haven

Quiet peaceful relaxing holiday. Would recommend to others :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Hamish M.

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

Great weekend

Nice country cottage. Nothing fancy, but just what we needed to connect as a family and enjoy the nature. Wonderful birdsong. Wee bit of baby proofing needed though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

lovely cottage

Had a lovely relaxed stay, had everything we needed. Sacha our dog enjoyed her garden. Loved listening and watching the birds and pigeons.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham and Carol

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

Very nice place to stay

We found the house very comfortable and warm with having the wood burner. Beds were good and a useful kitchen. There was a good stock of wood for the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

A lovely little cottage in a wonderful spot.

Thanks Kris, we had such a wonderful couple of days in your gorgeous little cottage. So cosy, clean and wonderfully retro. Absolutely loved the incredible bush walks and was awesome being able to have our dog with us 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dan C.

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

Excellent

Great log burner and peaceful setting
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Tranquillity

Really enjoyed our stay. Peaceful and quite. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

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

Nice cosy wee forest hideaway.

Great stay at Peel Forest, warm fire with plenty of wood organised and a cute little kitchen too. Everything was well kept and we had a lovely stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther D.

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

Lovely stay!

We had a really lovely stay in the bach! It was private and cosy. The house seemed cool at first but warmed up to be really snug with the fire. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Peel Forest

The Classic Charming Cottage in Peel Forest was absolutely brilliant and lived up to all of my expectations. The location was delightful and the accommodation very comfortable and homely. I spent four lovely days at Peel Forest surrounded by bird-song and exceptional woodland scenery. I would recommend this holiday cottage to anyone who just wants to get away from city life, and to enjoy the real outdoors. This is true New Zealand.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Lovely!

A classic NZ bach situated on the edge of Peel Forest - the perfect place to stay if you want to do some bush walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine lovejoy

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

Peel Forest cottage

We had a super stay at this characterful cottage. It was welcoming and comfortable, clean, very well equipped for our needs and in peaceful surroundings, with a secure garden and lots of lovely walks on the doorstep. We would definitely like to go again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Idyllic retro crib

Beautiful! Cool wee retro crib in paradise. Nice n warm place with fire cranking, birdsong is incredible, nice walks, will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Classic Kiwi Bach In The Bush

Would totally recommend this bach. We had a wonderful stay. The place was spotless when we arrived, and organising access was nice and easy. It’s located directly opposite a beautiful bush walk which was great to explore when we first arrived , and there are plenty more tracks within walking distance. As per the listing it’s a simple and down to earth setup which was exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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