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Amberlea Cottages

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Very pleasant stay at Amberlea Cottages. The place was immaculately clean. Beds had more than enough linens to please any sleeper. Nice fluffy towels. Convenient location. Can walk the few blocks to town.The shower had great pressure and lots of hot water.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,017 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Couples Retreat

Reefton

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. EVERYTHING! PERFECT really. The first accommodation that makes me feel at home. Every detail was considered and well established.

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9.4
Wonderful
100 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Flat Rock

Lake Tekapo

This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Weather was awful when we arrived. Pouring with rain and windy so it was great to have a home from home place to stay that was nice and cosy. The weather improved the following day allowing us to experience the beauty of Lake Tekapo.

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9.4
Wonderful
123 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass

Situated in Arthur's Pass and only 300 metres from Arthur's Pass National Park, The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 700 metres from Arthur's Pass Train Station and 1.8 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.3 km from Temple Basin. Amazing location! Peaceful and serene. No one around. An older cottage, but with modern facilities (fantastic bathroom, newer washer/dryer machines, comfy beds --enough for at least 4 people, probably more--, cozy living room with wood stove). Close enough to the 1 restaurant and 1 cafe/shop in Arthur's pass (1-minute drive), but away from the road so there's no traffic or other people. Great hosts with great communication.

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9.3
Wonderful
101 reviews

Outback on Broadway

Picton

The 2-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Was a flying stay.. arrived late .. left early. But the place is excellent. Very clean and all round good quality.

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9
Wonderful
161 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Neptune - Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

The spacious holiday home comes with 4 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and dishwasher, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. very clean, perfect situation, staffs were helpful and patient, they can solve problems even if it isn't related to their house.

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9.3
Wonderful
110 reviews
Price from
£258
per night

Country Retreats on Ranzau 1

Nelson

The holiday home with a patio and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This holiday home is non-smoking and soundproof. Our unit was super clean, modern and the beds were comfortable. We liked the option of being able to take our dog, we decided not to this time though. Was thoughtful to have some drinks, chocolates, milk and biscuits ready for our arrival as well as some fresh eggs in the fridge. Having the use of the free washing machine and drier was fab.

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9.4
Wonderful
103 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

Country Cottage Rotorua

Whakatahuri

The 1-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Such a lovely place! Clean, well-furnished and comfy cottage. Quiet and peaceful environment away from the town centre yet conveniently near enough. Tracey and Colin are superb hosts, made us feel right at home, giving us useful tips on things to do and see. Wonderful to interact with their resident pets - dogs, chickens and horses. Highly recommended!!

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9.3
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

Stylish on Severne

Blenheim

The spacious holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Everything! Great house. Great communication with hosts!

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9.6
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Petes Place

Arthur's Pass

This holiday home has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Beautifully appointed, a magical wee get away. All the mod cons in a rustic setting.

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9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews

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