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

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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Peel Forest, Canterbury

Peel Forest Park
‪1 min drive‬
Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
‪20 min drive‬
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
‪54 min drive‬
Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
‪46 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

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.

Property manager

Kris 021383157

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Any concerns, please phone 021383157.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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

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.

Peel Forest, Canterbury

What's nearby

Peel Forest Park - 1 min drive - 0.6 km
Geraldine Observatory - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 54 min drive - 67.7 km
Lake Hood - 54 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Green Man at Peel Forest - ‬4 min drive
‪Peel Forest Bar & Store - ‬4 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).

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).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jan M.

3 March 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel P.

14 January 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Rowan D.

1 December 2024

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

Paul S.

12 December 2024

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

Jo P.

2 November 2024

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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

8/10 Good

Hamish M.

24 September 2024

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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

Tom H.

25 October 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 June 2023

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

8/10 Good

Greg T.

8 January 2024

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Gateway to Peel Forest

Our stay was fantastic!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

19 November 2024

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

Peace and tranquillity

We loved our stay at this gorgeous kiwi Bach in Peel Forest. Highly recommend to fellow travellers. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Surrounded by bush and listening to the birds sing in the trees is so peaceful. An easy place to relax and enjoy nature around you. Walks amongst the forest at your doorstep. The house itself was so cute! Perhaps a few more plates/bowls etc in the kitchen and the beds weren’t the most comfy. Perhaps toppers would be an easy solution. Despite this, we would love to return to the peace and tranquility of this lovely spot. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

13 July 2024

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Relaxed getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this sweet cottage in Peel Forest. The place was toasty once the log burner was lit and despite the ground outside never thawing while we were there, we were warm and cosy. The cottage has everything you need and Kris is a great host. We enjoyed bush walks, cafes in Geraldine and toasting marshmallows on the fire. We hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

25 April 2024

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

Gregory R.

11 March 2024

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

Steve C.

7 February 2024

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

27 October 2023

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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

8/10 Good

Paul B.

12 April 2023

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

Great to get away from it all...

A real kiwi bach, lovely log fire, birdsong all around and access to great walking tracks with waterfalls and native NZ forest. We enjoyed our stay here with walks, biking, reading, playing board games, drinking coffee by the fire and eating hot x buns over easter. Be aware the fridge is a small bar fridge only.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther D.

18 October 2023

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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

Gregory R.

30 August 2022

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

Dan C.

16 July 2023

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Excellent

Great log burner and peaceful setting

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

1 April 2024

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Bliss

Love a real bach and it was. Yes modest but very comfortable super cosy with the fire. Beds comfy everything you need to chillax. What a wonderful location bush and birds immersion. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

17 October 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

19 July 2024

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

Shabby Chic Character

Every need is anticipated in this lovely wee character- filled bach. As winter guests, we especially appreciated the hot water bottles, warm feather quilts, the fire laid ready on our arrival. Such a funky, quirky place: wins an award for the most incentive and helpful use of an old dolls carriage ever! So special to be in the actual forest, and one of the tracks actually starts literally across the road. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

23 July 2022

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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

Susan B.

10 January 2023

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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

26 January 2023

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

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Common area 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property