River Cottage
River Cottage
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Featuring mountain views, River Cottage in Blenheim features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the homestay, units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen, and towels. At the homestay, units are equipped with a seating area. If you like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the homestay can arrange a bicycle rental service. Marlborough Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Fast free Wifi 105 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jennie
Australia“The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Spacious bedrooms. Close to the supermarket and other shops. It was next to a river with an excellent walking path. Easy access to wineries. The owners were lovely and very accommodating and gave us...”- YYunhee
New Zealand“Good staying for one night before going to picton. Kid-Friendly park near there.” 
Raj
United States of America“The hosts were very nice and accommodating. We were only there for one night but they gave clear instructions and even gave tips on a few wineries to go visit. First time doing a homestay and they were courteous. Room had a heater that warmed up...”- Adam United States of America“Loved the proximity to town and the friendly hosts--we were treated to a huge bag of feijoas (which we didn't know were a fruit until this trip) and enjoyed the really nice coffee machine. Great value and comfortable bed.”
Debbie
United Kingdom“The setting was lovely, a very short walk in to town, although there was a shared kitchen if you wanted to use it. The shower was hot, the bed comfortable. All good,👍”- Bridget United States of America“Quaint. Clean. Walking distance to shops and restaurants Friendly staff”
Raelene Australia“The hosts made their home our own. Breakfast wasn't included in the price but they provided bread, butter, spreads, and cereals and the use of many areas of the house. Lovely cottage beside a river / canal”
Itai New Zealand“Very friendly hosts, off-street parking, easy access , quite location and great view.”
Shao-jinn New Zealand“Its location is right beside the riverbank. The house is clean and the host makes it elegant. The host is so easy to communicate with that they let me check in one hour before the usual time with a short notice.”
Pattra New Zealand“Our room overlooked the Taylor river and was definitely worth it. Bed is incredibly comfortable. Dumi and Piumi are very welcoming and friendly hosts. Thank you so much :)”
Host Info
Area info
Amenities of River CottageGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Fast free Wifi 105 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Shared toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- River view
- City view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetFast free Wifi 105 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Electric blankets
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesRiver Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
FAQs about River Cottage
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The prices at River Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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River Cottage is 2,950 feet from the center of Blenheim. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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River Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Bicycle rental
- Bike tours
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Check-in at River Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
