10/10 Excellent
Fiona S.
11 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Fiona S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5140 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Otaki, Manakau
- Otaki River Walks14 min drive
- Otaki Beach21 min drive
- Waikanae Beach24 min drive
- Paraparaumu (PPQ)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Cinnamon Room
1 King Bed
Tamarind Room
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting
Saffron cottage is a rural retreat between Ōtaki and Levin, only 3 minutes off SH1.
With interior design decor, it is a calm retreat for those wanting to nestle in, reconnect and escape to the country.
With interior design decor, it is a calm retreat for those wanting to nestle in, reconnect and escape to the country.
Property manager
SaffronCottage
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Manakau
Located in Manakau, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Otane Market and Lindale Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Otaki, Manakau
What's nearby
- Worser Bay - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
- Otaki Beach - 21 min drive - 15.8 km
- Waikanae Beach - 24 min drive - 29.5 km
- Otaki Gorge - 27 min drive - 21.6 km
- Paraparaumu Beach - 32 min drive - 37.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cafe Nga Purapura - 15 min drive
- Cafe Sixty SIX - 14 min drive
- River Stone Cafe - 13 min drive
- Subway - 12 min drive
- Reds Cafe - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alice A.
20 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation to attend a local wedding.
Alice A.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
1 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight sojourn
Peter S.
10/10 Excellent
Matt C., Auckland
13 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful recharge
Matt C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Denise M.
22 November 2018
Such a beautiful and relaxing place to stay
Denise M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Samantha M.
6 April 2018
A retreat in the true sense of the word - beautifully furnished and equipped
Samantha M.
About the host
Hosted by SaffronCottage
What makes this property unique
Can book farm tours and Ayurveda therapies on request
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