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Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston

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Award Winning Historic Warbrick Stone Cottage
Cottage looking towards Mt Rosa
An amazing winter paradise
Cottage interior with open fire
Internal view of cottage from bedrom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 435 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Arrowtown, Queenstown
  • Mt. Rosa Wines
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Gibbston Valley Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gibbston Valley Wines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston

WARBRICK COTTAGE - Finalist (Top 15 in the country) Bookabach HomeAway Bach of the Year 2020.
Warbrick stone cottage is a beautifully restored original Historic Goldminers cottage Belonging to Samuel Warbrick dating back to 1864. Set in the heart of Gibbston Valley with 360 degree mountain views of the Nevis Bluff, Mt Rosa and Waitiri station the cottage provides a peaceful, private and relaxing base to explore the surrounding area.

The cottage interior is a studio type layout, with living room and kitchenette and a separate sleeping area that is partly divided off by the kitchenette/wardrobe.
There is a separate bathroom adjacent to the bedroom area. The bathroom is spacious with separate shower, sink, toilet and full bath.
The bedroom area features a queen bed and you walk through to the lounge, dining and kitchenette area.
The kitchen features a stove top and microwave combo oven. Fridge, kettle and toaster. All crockery and cutlery for self catering and a BBQ outside.
The living area has a sofa bed that converts to a double bed and full linen is supplied.
Cuddle up in front of the warm cosy fire, relax and unwind with your favourite local wine or sit out in cottage style garden.

Easy Walking distance to 4 local wineries and evening dining.

Situated directly on the Gibbston Bike Trail you can bike to the Wineries, Gibbston Tavern, Kinross, Cargo Brewery, Gibbston Valley winery and Lodge, AJ Hacket Bungy bridge and beyond. The trail continues directly onto the Queenstown Trails to Arrowtown and Queenstown from the door.

Gibbston is 10 minutes drive to Arrowtown and 20 minutes to Queenstown Airport.
Cromwell and Bannockburn are 20mins drive.
Wanaka is 40mins either via the Crown Range or by going through Cromwell.

The cottage is easy access to all activities in and around Queenstown and very handy to the many ski fields in both Queenstown and Wanaka in the winter.

Set in its own garden on our 6 acre property where we built a Strawbale house you are welcome to visit the horses, chickens and pat our sheep. Help yourself to our seasonal produce from the garden.
Bikes are available for use to explore the trails
Firewood is supplied
Outdoor furniture and a BBQ are provided for outdoor living
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only


Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

LisaW244
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gibbston

Gibbston is home to this cottage. Waitiri Creek Wines and Brennan Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alpine Aqualand and Paintball Central. Queenstown Paintball and Kiwi Water Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Arrowtown, Queenstown

What's nearby

  • Mt. Rosa Wines - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Gibbston Valley Wines - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Remarkables Ski Area - 47 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gibbston Valley Wines - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mt Rosa Wines - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gibbston Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waitiri Creek Wines - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chard Farm Winery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston located?

Situated in Gibbston, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Waitiri Creek Wines, Brennan Wines and Mt. Rosa Wines. Peregrine Wines and Gibbston Valley Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

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

Paradise

Absolutely recommend staying here , will definitely be staying there again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Two weeks in the Gibbston Valley

Absolutely fabulous stay in this lovely stone cottage. Such a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the stunning location. Could not have been more happy with the cottage and the welcome, very thoughtful hosts and everything was made easy with fantastic communication. Hope to be back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Peaceful Haven

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this quiet corner in the quaint little cottage with a big history. Although some distance from Queenstown it was well located for the Crown Range, Lake Hayes, Arrowtown. We were made to feel very welcome and our hosts were delightful and very accommodating. Everything we could need was available and we would be more than happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Gibbston beauty

Real great piece of restored history in Gibbston, with a cheeky dog who doesn’t mind snacking on our cheese board haha, lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

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

Perfect

From the accurate photos, location and overall feel and experience of the property couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deb C.

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

Mini escape

Loved the location, perfect for exploring on our bikes. Cosy, comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

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

Perfect spot

Absolutely loved our stay. The perfect getaway spot. Hosts were
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

A wee little gem

I would love to stay here again. A beautiful location near my favourite winery (so spoilt for choice) and food places close by. So cozy with the fire going and private Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie H.

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

Warm fire, hot bath, bbq and a bike trail!!!!

This is the place to stay if you truly want to relax. We loved the cycle trail and explored the valley, vineyards and local places to eat. All within minutes of this delightful stone cottage. Step away from the rat race and enjoy the stillness. I have always wanted to stay in a little stone cottage and it was just wonderful. We will be back. Many thanks for sharing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma R.

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

Great Place

Great Spot and Matt very helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justin M.

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

Quiet Spot

Warbrick cottage is a great spot in the Gibbston valley and well positioned to explore the area. The location is quiet has beautiful views out to Crown Range.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

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

Peace and quiet

An amazing cottage in very beautiful surroundings. Perfect for my wife and I to have a weekend of peace and quiet, with a few winery’s thrown in. Gibbston Valley is often driven through. But now I might stop to enjoy it a bit more often The peace and quiet, bike tracks, history, people and of course the wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Best time of the year to visit is feb

Convenient location next to small vineyards. Horses and dog was very friendly. Beautiful fruit trees. Best time to stay is February.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

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

A Very Special Place

A truly beautiful cottage and location. Pleasant drive to Arrowtown, Cromwell, and Queenstown. Very close to a number of lovely wineries. So nice to enjoy the surroundings of the cottage as well. A bonus was access to bikes and a BBQ. Hosts had great communication and were on hand, but it was very private as well. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne B.

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

Well-appointed historic cottage

We greatly enjoyed our two-night stay in this charming cottage. The Gibbston Valley area is majestic, with many wineries and the wonderful Gibbston Tavern to dine at. The cottage has everything you need, and is warm and inviting. Matt was very helpful when we were troubled by a noisy fridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane T.

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

Lovely stay

Plenty of character and history in a great location close to wineries with hosts who will look after you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Sanctuary

Loved the accommodation and setting. Perfect location for rest and recovery from the QT Marathon. Coming back to stay for sure. Thanks Matt and Lisa for your patients (with my communication garble).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Great place

Lovely peaceful spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy d.

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

Beautiful getaway in ideal location

We loved spending two nights at Warbrick Cottage. It is on the main road, about halfway between Queenstown and Cromwell, so it's perfect for all adventures. It's a warm and cosy cottage with everything you could need. Matt, Lisa, Lily and the sheep are wonderful hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui L.

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

Weekend getaway

We absolutely loved this wee cottage beautifully restored and cozy, lovely to be surrounded by the mountains and animals. A peaceful weekend indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

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

Warbrick Cottage

A beautifully & thoughtfully restored stone cottage. Open fire, plenty of dry wood and a bath ! Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Lovely

One winter week; cozy, perfect for a couple; great host. No issues whatsoever. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Beautiful cottage with stunning views! Loved our stay especially the fire place 😊 Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Anne A.

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

Highly recommended

A home away from home. Wonderful hosts - very accommodating and friendly. They have thought of every detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eitan M.

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

Amazing!!!

We really enjoyed our stay, it is a very tidy cottage and in a beautiful area. The hosts were very nice and very helpful. I would definitely recomend staying here!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by LisaW244

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Why they chose this property

Bookabach HomeAway Bach of the Year 2020z
Featured in the NZ Lonely planet guide

What makes this property unique

Located on the Gibbston bike and walking trail with easy access to local wineries and tourist activities

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests