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Garden Cottage

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Cottage

Come and stay at our newly renovated garden cottage in the picturesque village of Woodbury. Our cottage is quiet, secluded and part way down our half acre garden. Here you can sit out on the verandah and enjoy the trees, planted areas and the birdlife. Continental breakfast is included.

Property manager

Mary and Jim

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
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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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Geraldine, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Geraldine Observatory - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Vintage Car & Machinery Museum - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Peel Forest Park - 26 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barker's of Geraldine Foodstore & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Geraldine Orchard Farmshop & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mundell's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Berry Barn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Geraldine Observatory, Geraldine Historical Society Museum, and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. Pleasant Valley Daffodils and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Garden Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were extremely kind helpful and informative. The stay was delightful
Would come back in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delighttful experience
Charming property, great location; very welcoming and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Such a lovely place to stay - the garden drew us to the place originally and it was such a peaceful oasis. The accommodation was great. Thanks Mary and Jim for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Superb
Absolutely fantastic property with the most accomodating hosts. As a travel agent I deal with all accomodation styles and hosts right across the board and I simply cannot fault this booking at all. We will certainly be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cottage in amazing garden. Great shower and very efficient wood burner. Lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dwaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodbury
The property and location were excellent I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodbury little gem.
We loved our stay on this peaceful accomodation and n a gorgeous garden setting just outside Geraldine. Easy to go into town for dinner or eat at home. Wonderful hosts who were so helpful and we would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mj V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing cottage
It was a 10 out off 10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodbury, near Geraldine.
Very peaceful sitting in the garden and Geraldine just down the road. The accommodation was clean, tidy and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek & Lyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful setting
Lovely 2 night stay in beautiful garden setting. Woodburner fire was a bonus in August when nights are still cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
Small but homely and cosy. Beautiful garden to spend time in. Kind hosts. Would like to spend longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
This was delightful to stay at. Hosts Jim & Mary could not be more helpful Lovely garden setting The cottage was very nice and the bonus was the wood burner which in the evening was needed. Would we stay again. Yes if we were passing thru that area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden Cottage
Simply superb
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and garden
We thoroughly enjoyed our quiet stay with Jim & Mary who were particularly hospitable and helpful. The wood fire kept the cottage warm overnight despite the frost outside. And the garden is magnificent. We really recommend this stay if you want somehwere quiet and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Serene and Peaceful Retreat
This is a special place settled in a lovely garden with trees and birds in abundance. The cottage is homely; warm on a cold day and fitted out comfortably with everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable visit. Mary and Jim are welcoming, gracious and interesting hosts. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Wonderful and well furnished cottage. Offers easy access to town while giving you the quietness of the countryside. The wooden fireplace really makes the cottage cozy, and a well appointed kitchen allows you to prepare meals. We had a restful stay there, the breakfast in the fridge was an appreciated extra touch. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Mankato, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing facilities, hosts and breakfasts
Barbara and her husband are wonderful host who make you feel right at home. (Amazing hosts). The home, rooms and gardens are beautiful. Wonderful hot tub, alpacas and Fergus the sweetest sheepdog. We traveled New Zealand for over 2 months and this was one our favorite stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jim was very welcoming to their well equipped bach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts
Jim and Mary are wonderful hosts. The cottage was very clean and is well laid out and had everything we needed. Whilst other heaters were there, we lit the wood burner, so we were very cosy and warm. Great location and handy for the local cafe in Woodbury and Geraldine not too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David
Perfect hosts, wonderful homely cottage with a fire, comfy bed, high pressure shower, and yummy continental breakfast. The trees, gardens, and birds provided visual and audial relaxation. Absolutely superb experience and now in our top three short term accommodation experiences. Thanks Jim and Mary for a rejuvenating stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ivan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodbury quaint
Good accommodation. As few km out of Geraldine but not too far. Warm and cosy but if it was very cold or snowing it would benefit from double glazing instead of single glazing and louvred.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Garden Cottage is a well presented and comfortable place to stay. The wood burner makes it warm and cosy in winter. We enjoyed meals in Geraldine and at the good local cafe in Woodbury.....but could also self cater using the kitchen. There are beautiful stained glass windows in the St Thomas Church in the village. It was a joy to watch the birds feeding in the spacious garden. The hosts were very welcoming and I am sure we will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodbury
We could not have wished for anything more. A peaceful beautiful garden setting. The cottage was really great, thoughtful compact design that provided what we wanted. Lovely wood burner ensured we were cosy, and other facilities enhanced our stay. Loved the butlers sink and mini one in bathroom. Great shower. Our hosts were very thoughtful easy to talk to and checked we had all we needed. We would definitely come again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Excellent stay a few hundred meters from our children's house, which we very much appreciated. Very warm welcome from Mary and Jim. No difficulty in reaching them when we had to change the dates of our stay. We particularly liked the view of this beautiful garden, the cleanliness, the breakfast waiting for us in the fridge, the heating and the very comfortable bedding and not having to do the cleaning on the last day. Very moved when we left to leave this beautiful village just 8 km from Géraldine where we can do our shopping very easily. Hoping to be able to come back very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Space
Did a quick overnight on our way to Christchurch from Queenstown. Space was perfect! Had everything we needed, beautiful gardens and easily accessible. So much nicer than a hotel and very comfortable. Left us breakfast in the fridge, that was greatly appreciated after eating out for so many days.Fabulous hosts and highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024