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

Languages

English

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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

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Exceptional

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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 Mar 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 Jan 2025

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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

Paul S.

12 Dec 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

Rowan D.

1 Dec 2024

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Wonderful

Such a delightful cottage- cosy, cute and restful.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

19 Nov 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

Jo P.

2 Nov 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

25 Oct 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

Colin M.

22 Oct 2024

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Rustic gem

Has a very rustic feel, a little Bohemian... But nice. Great fire. All the facilities you need, although internet would have been nice (for the daughter...). Peel Forest great for walks (and there is one walk entrance 20 seconds from the house), although DoC prohibits any dogs to walk in them (for understandable reasons, although one would think on-leash would be OK). Anyhow that's not the hosts fault! Very, very quiet. The garden is a bit unkept, fitting in with the surroundings, but a bit of maintenance would make it more attractive to sit in. It was lovely to stay here as the property was as advertised – I cannot say the same for other Bookabach properties. Before staying here, we stayed at a “Cottage” in Windwhistle (the Granary) that turned out to be 2 cottages conjoined by a paper-thin wall. Very noisy - neighbours clumping up and down creaky stairs next door, talking (you can hear everything), being woken up (at night and morning). Awful. Clients should be aware that once you pay and refunds are no longer easily accessed, it becomes really difficult to call/email Bookabach/VRBO. It's as though they don't want to communicate once you arrive & find problems (often difficult to realise problems before arriving...). Read reviews closely before booking... This does not apply to this Peel Forest property – it was very nice and no “surprises”. Recommended for peace-lovers.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hamish M.

24 Sept 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

Kathryn W.

19 Jul 2024

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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

Michelle S.

13 Jul 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

8/10 Good

Claire B.

12 May 2024

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Great Kiwi Bach

The property was quaint, clean and cosy (when the fire was on). The owner was very easy to communicate with. The house sits among the trees and the sound of the birds is lovely, however, this does make the cottage quite cold and dark. I imagine it is glorious in the warmer weather. Thank you Kris for being a great host.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

25 Apr 2024

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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

Liz

8 Apr 2024

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A perfect batch in the bush

We had a wonderful time in this batch. Its located in the bush, opposite amazing tracks. The batch had everything we needed, we took miss 9 and mr 12, and they loved it. Communication was easy, and batch was spotless. Great memories made from this break. Many thanks kris.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

1 Apr 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

Gregory R.

11 Mar 2024

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Tranquillity

Really enjoyed our stay. Peaceful and quite. :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

7 Feb 2024

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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

Kerrie L.

27 Jan 2024

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Rustic cottage

Loved the old style of the cottage and the log burner. It was pretty awesome with the nature birds and bush, waking up to the birds singing don’t get that in the city. Loved hearing the rain on the roof, and comfortable spring beds, definitely don’t see them around much oh and drinking proper water without the disgusting taste like in Chch. Would love to go back some day. 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Greg T.

8 Jan 2024

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Gateway to Peel Forest

Our stay was fantastic!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham and Carol

27 Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Esther D.

18 Oct 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

Andrew L.

8 Oct 2023

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Boys Fishing

Booked a 3 generations fishing trip and loved the place. Is warm and cosey and a true kiwi batch. Everything you need and nothing you dont. Thanks again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard G.

27 Sept 2023

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65th birthday surprise

Great place to unwind. Loved the setting and the décor but the bed was a little too bouncy! Please check the warming draw of the cooker. Could have done with some more bowls. We will be back some time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dan C.

16 Jul 2023

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Excellent

Great log burner and peaceful setting

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jun 2023

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Great Stay

Great stay, super cozy with the fireplace. Had a lovely time

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by Kris 021383157

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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