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Home Away from Home.

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Property grounds
Verandah
Lounge to Verandah
View to Dining Room
Dining Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Lawrence, OTA
  • Lawrence Playground
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tuapeka Goldfields Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Home Away from Home.

Welcome to the Pickled Pigeon Cottage built in 1881 and named after the New Zealand Bird of the Year, the Wood Pigeon. The birds are known to eat red berries which intoxicate them and literally gets them pickled! We have two resident Wood Pigeons who visit regularly in the front of the garden. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, lounge room, BBQ area and outdoor decking area to have sundowners and view the beautiful garden and scenery. The cottage is an easy 200 metre walk to cafes, restaurants, supermarket, Museum and other shops of interest.

There are lots of things to do in and around Lawrence. It was the first Gold Rush town in New Zealand and walking around Gabriel's Gully is a great way to get the sense of history here. There is a great golf course and of course fishing, nature walks and biking the Otago Trail is a must. The cottage is ideally located for day trips to Wanaka, Queenstown and the historical township of Clyde.
We are no longer pet friendly.

Property manager

Neen and Penny

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lawrence

Located in Lawrence, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Lawrence Playground and Peace Garden can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lawrence Golf Club. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Lawrence, OTA

What's nearby

  • Lawrence Playground - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Peace Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tuapeka Goldfields Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lawrence Service Centre and Public Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prospector - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lawrence Corner Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mine Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lemon Tree Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Walnut - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away from Home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home Away from Home. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away from Home. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Away from Home. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lawrence Playground, St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Peace Garden. Tuapeka Goldfields Museum and Lawrence Service Centre and Public Library are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We loved staying at this beautiful cottage. Would love to return, stay and explore the area further.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Fantastic!
Clean, tidy, great getaway destination. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

jody m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
We loved everything about this beautiful cottage. Arriving in a sea of flowers along the path way and into the warm and welcoming cottage. Would have to be my favourite holiday stay so far. Everything and more was covered. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for having us. Jody and Max
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Our stay was 11/10! From the beautiful sunny gardens to the exquisite exotic furnishings and luxurious bed linen, the Pickled Pigeon Cottage was absolute bliss. The hosts know exactly how to make guests feel special. If only all properties could be this wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!!!
There are not enough words to describe the cottage- my friends wanted to move in and never leave. It's such a beautiful place with a beautiful gift basket on arrival. Absolutely loved it. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful, warm, comfortable, and beautifully appointed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Beautiful cottage - loved everything about our stay. Thank you for the bottle of wine and chocolates.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best
A beautiful historic cottage with all you'll need for a very comfortable stay. Spotlessly clean, very tastefully decorated, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, beautiful garden, log-burner ready-to-light, thoughtful touches for guests throughout, and very welcoming hosts! Couldn't ask for more & frankly can't recall a better bach! Our main reason for staying was as a base for biking the Clutha Gold Trail with the kids - a great location for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest cottage house & garden that you only see in magazines
Not only the cutest look, inside the house set up, furnitures and every little details were amazingly well designed and organized! Everything was there and even more than I expected. Overall the dog house room was my favorite. Thank you for the lovely stay. It was perfect place for us to stay at the end of our trip. Xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
The cottage was everything that the photos showed, except for the wonderful scent of the roses. A very special place to stay and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in lawrence
A charming pet friendly cottage!! A fenced back yard and an adorable cottage garden in front with resident wood pigeon Plenty of walks of interest in all directions Wood burner made the evenings and some mornings cozy We can thoroughly recommend this lovely place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Great property, really tidy. Every bit we expected. We will come again next rally if we are allowed. Thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

seija W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
All expectations were filled and even More!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect picked pigeon cottage
Wow, an amazing house, full of surprises wherever you look. Great log fire which is perfect for the winter weather. Warmed the house nicely. Excellent secured back yard for our dog. Looking forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thankyou so much Neen and Penny for our stay in your delightful cottage.
Abundant firewood, comfortable and high quality bedding, wonderful comfortable and character decor, plus the bottle of wine and chocolate goodies, it was a very special place to stay. We'll be back in summer to enjoy the lovely cottage garden. Thankyou again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate as always
Another relaxing stay at Pigeon Cottage. We love sitting on the deck enjoying the beautiful garden and the tranquil setting. The beds are luxurious. We'll definitely be back. Thanks to the amazing hosts that leave treats and make you feel so welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominique L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The wonderful Pickled Pigeon Cottage
We loved our stay at the Pickled Pigeon Cottage in Lawrence. It was just as charming as the photographs, beautifully clean and warm. We really appreciated the extra touch’s, a bottle of wine and chocolates, and most especially the thoughtfulness of our hosts who provided a bed, extra blankets and toys for our dogs. We highly recommend a stay at the cottage in Lawrence.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a stunning property! Loved the attention to detail. It felt like a home away from home. The welcome gift was a wonderful surprise. Best property that we have stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alastair and Carey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic gem
From booking to leaving, this stay was a breeze. The home and garden were even better than portrayed on the website. Beautiful garden and inner decor. A wonderfully happy place to be. We didn’t want to leave. The Pickled Pigeon is an absolute gem. Thank you sooo much to the caring and very skilled hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
This property has everything you need and a lot of thought and attention has been given to the comfort of guests. A bottle of wine and chocolates were left for us on our arrival. Beautifully decorated cottage with really comfortable beds and the nicest smelling linen I've ever slept it. The finishing touch was when the owners texting us to say we didn't have to check out till midday. Would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to get away for some peace and quiet in a glorious setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Great for settling in to explore the local area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pickled Pigeon
Our hosts Penny and Neen were wonderful. The quaint little cottage is awesome it has everything you need and feels so welcoming we wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy it. Thank you so much we loved it. Regards Grant and Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David and Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An exquisite gem of a Cottage
A lovely cottage, well equipped, well situated and with a quiet serene garden. One of the nicest places we have ever stayed in. There was only one disappointment...we could only stay one night and not a week!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at PPC
This property was just perfect for a family stay in Lawrence - great location, beautifully appointed and a stunning garden! I would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone heading to Lawrence. The hosts also provided great ideas for places to see/visit in the area. Overall a fab experience!

10/10 Excellent

ken y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic cottage
Such a lovely, quiet and homely cottage with everything provided. Relaxing verandah looking out on to the beautifully maintained garden. We'll be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

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Hosted by Neen and Penny

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