Set in lovely gardens just 5 minutes' walk from Te Anau city centre, Birchwood Cottages offers self-contained units with a private patio and views of the Fiordland Mountains. It provides free WiFi. Situated on the edge of Lake Te Anau, Birchwood Cottages is a 2-hour drive to Milford Sound, a scenic alpine drive. Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound are 20 minutes away by car. Set among birch trees, the cottages offer a modern kitchen and satellite TV. Each cottage also includes its own private barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy fishing and hiking in the cottages’ natural surroundings. The property can book tours to Milford Sound, and discounted group bookings can be arranged. Birchwood Cottages offers free parking and free landline phone calls to Australia and New Zealand. Computers are also available for guests' use.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Restieaux
    Australia Australia
    Great value for a family, whole house with two showers, full kitchen facilities , bbq, fully enclosed yard and the washer and dryer saves you money!
  • Alex
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent location, house was perfect for us, has everything you need and super cosy! Ray was fantastic to deal with and we’ll definitely be using them again when we’re back in town!
  • Natchalee
    Thailand Thailand
    Great house!!!! With washing machine and dryer!!! Full equipped for cooking. The owner so niceeeee.
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely, comfortable warm cottage. Was perfect for the family with everything we needed. Plenty of space for the kids.
  • Ashwin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, tidy, good facilities, excellent location, very friendly hosts.
  • Janice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our Birchwood cottage had all of the beds we needed for our family group of five, all in one cottage. Everything we required in the kitchen was there and we were very comfortable. The most important thing for us was super helpful and caring owners.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Extremely friendly and exceptional service. Very good value for money.
  • Joanna
    Australia Australia
    Everything we needed was there. Comfortable warm and clean. Friendly owners and great service
  • Maeno
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kitchen was well prepared, based on users' viewpoint. My wife liked it very much.
  • Esther
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Able to wash our clothes & cook which were what we needed. We were upgraded the accommodation which was lovely.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you pay when arrive ?

    You may elect to pay on arrival, yes.
    Answered on 6 November 2020
  • Are there anybody else staying in this cottage or would it be private and exclusively to us if we book this one?

    It would be private to you
    Answered on 9 November 2021
  • What are the packages and costs for Coach and Cruise to Milford Sound? What are the duration for the packages too?

    We have our Extraordinaire Tour which is $169 per person, which is done on small busses (maximum of 18 people) and includes a morning tea or date scon..
    Answered on 26 February 2020
  • HI, May I know how many bathrooms are there in your 3-BR cottages? Are there any bath tubs or only showers? Do you provide cookware in the cottages..

    The cottage called Luxury has a shower over bath and a separate shower . One toilet. All cookware is supplied
    Answered on 16 July 2022
  • Hi there, Are unvaccinated people able to stay if they have a recent negative test? Thanks

    As our units are at least 20 meters apart from each other our guests are never in close contact with each other. So, Un-vaccinated people are welcome..
    Answered on 17 December 2021
  • Hi! Do the cottages have a kitchenette? Thanks

    Yes our one bedrooms have a kitchenette with gas hobs and microwave. Our three bedroom cottages have a fully equipped kitchen including oven and stovetops.
    Answered on 29 April 2021
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Birchwood Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Birchwood Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposBankcardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 22:00 hours or outside reception opening hours, please inform Birchwood Cottages in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that breakfast is available for an additional charge of NZD 15 and must be ordered at least 48 hours prior to arrival. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

FAQs about Birchwood Cottages

  • The prices at Birchwood Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Birchwood Cottages include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Bungalow
  • Birchwood Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Check-in at Birchwood Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Birchwood Cottages is 750 yards from the centre of Te Anau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.