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Former bowling club now available to rent as accommodation.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4430.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Motueka Valley, Tasman

Kaiteriteri Beach
‪28 min drive‬
Little Kaiteriteri Beach
‪28 min drive‬
Tahunanui Beach Reserve
‪52 min drive‬
Nelson (NSN)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Former bowling club now available to rent as accommodation.

Come and experience a little piece of NZ history by staying in our newly rennovated cottage. (Formerly a lawn-bowls clubroom in Motueka). The cottage is near a stunning swimming spot on the river.
The cycleway goes past the property and the adjacent river reserve is popular for swimming and trout fishing.
The property is located in the Motueka Valley, 20km from the Motueka township.
There are many activities to do in Tasman: https://www.nelsontasman.nz/visit-nelson-tasman/
There is lots of bowling club memorabilia on display including the championship boards. (If your name is on one of the boards, or if you are related to someone on the board, there is a 20% discount)

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Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Motueka Valley

Located in Motueka Valley, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahurangi National Park and Kina Peninsula, while Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights. SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Paddleboarding are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Motueka Valley, Tasman

What's nearby

Kaiteriteri Beach - 28 min drive - 32.2 km
Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 28 min drive - 32.2 km
Ngarua Caves - 31 min drive - 39.7 km
Mapua Wharf - 33 min drive - 35.7 km
Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 52 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Mot Valley Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Former bowling club now available to rent as accommodation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Former bowling club now available to rent as accommodation.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former bowling club now available to rent as accommodation.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Former bowling club now available to rent as accommodation. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Kahurangi National Park, Skydive Abel Tasman and SimPit Technologies. Motueka District Museum is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wade B.

21 Feb, 2025

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

Our 3rd stay

Great place to get away. The kids were so pleased that Spud come to say hello.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

18 Jan, 2025

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

Great Spot for a family

We had a great time. It was the perfect bach for pre and post walk of the Abel Tasman!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

26 Feb, 2025

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

Perfect spot

We all absolutely loved our stay at the bowling club. Fantastic facilities. Everything we needed and more. Awesome swimming spot across the road at the river. Lovely visits from rosie and spud the dogs which made our trip complete. We will definitely be back and will stay for a few more days!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny T.

24 Nov, 2024

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

Old Bowling Club

The stay was great and very easy. It was comfortable and clean. Thoroughly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

28 Nov, 2024

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

Charming character

Spent 1 night here while cycling great taste trail. Lovely place with everything you need. Gardens very well kept. Bowling club memorabilia lovingly preserved. Enjoyed watching the quails run across the back lawn.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

8 Nov, 2024

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

Character bach stay

Very homely, loved the colours. Warm and comfortable. The outside area was a nice place to sit and enjoy the view and the sun. Great location for accessing the cycle trails. Also short drives to Motueka and Moutere for eating out.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful retreat

Lovely spot, very clean, tidy and comfortable. Helpful host.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

17 May, 2023

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

Great stay at the bowling club building.

Cosy, clean, quiet. Great place to stay and our host was lovely to deal with.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay N.

29 Sept, 2023

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

Homely and cosy

Lovely spot, peaceful and friendly host

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade B.

25 Jan, 2023

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

Beautiful property and location . Can't fault anything . Host was very nice and helpful .

Absolutely perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francois G.

2 Feb, 2024

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

Great spot next to River

Nice relaxed atmosphere. Recommended for nature lovers with a lovely swimming spot in the river and a winery nearby. Can do with better pillows on beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

29 Feb, 2024

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

Relaxation plus

Really enjoyed our stay here, novel accommodation being an ex bowling club, beautiful location, right next to swimming hole. Will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

25 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

I rarely write a review but this was a treasure. Thoughtfully put together. Wish we lived closer to enjoy again.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten I.

21 Feb, 2023

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

Charming and interesting stay

Very charming place next to lovely swimming hole. Interesting old bowling memorabilia. A bit of a squeeze for 4 adults.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

8 Jan, 2024

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

Terrific stay!

We had a brilliant time at the Old Bowls Club - it was set up so well, it had everything we could have needed. The decor was just delightful , we loved reading about the history of the club and the greens and beautiful gardens made it feel very serene. We enjoyed the swimming hole in the river next door on hot afternoons and enjoyed the location very much. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead R.

10 Dec, 2023

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

Perfection

This property is absolutely delightful! Clean, tidy, peaceful. Nothing to fault, will definitely be back

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

25 Apr, 2024

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

A lovely surprise

As cyclists on the great taste trail, this property had everything we could possibly want. The location is very peaceful and is near river access. The house has been tastefully redecorated while keeping a 'bowling' theme. I wish we could have stayed more than one night. Excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

17 Feb, 2023

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

.Old Bowling Pavilion

.A very pleasant stay while we visited children/grandchildren nearby

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joop J.

7 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Vrbo contact procedure is a nightmare

The Bowling Green was a wonderful holiday home. Kathryn was very nice. We had to ask her where number 9 Peninsular road was, as we did not see the number at the road. It did not matter, as we liked to say hello to the person looking after the house. The house was lovely, contained all we needed and we could even play a round of bowls, before going swimming in the river. The problems I had were all with Vrbo. When I tried to book the house, Vrbo texted us a security code, which never came. We had to repeat that 2 times before we could do the booking. When I wanted Kathryn to email me the code for the lockbox, I had to contact her via Vrbo. I had to wait for a code from Vrbo, which did not come the first time, so i asked for repeat. That was when the first code came through, which was rejected, but the 2nd code did the trick. Absolutely awful and unneccesary process, as you already know it is me, as you have our email address and our booking. When I received Kathryn's email, I wanted to thank her, as she was not sure I would receive it. Again the whole hoepla with codes. This time I could not get through and gave up, feeling bad about not answering Kathryn. In short, the house was lovely, surrounded by a garden and the bowling green, it was spacious. If we are again in the neighbourhood, we would book it again.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

About the host

Your host

Kia Ora
Our family live on the neighboring lifestyle block where we have sheep, cows and chickens. There are many large native trees and plenty of birdsong for guests to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

This is a great spot for swimming or trout fishing at the river. The cycleway runs past the property.
Although the adjacent reserve is busy with cars on a hot summer day, the cottage is normally very peaceful during the mornings and evenings. There are loads of activities to enjoy in the Tasman region: https://www.nelsontasman.nz/visit-nelson-tasman/

What makes this property unique

Lots of the club's memorabilia is on display including the championship boards which date back to 1945 (If any guests have their names on the boards, or are related to someone on the boards, there is a 20% discount)