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Coromandel Orchard Cottage

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Orchard Cottage /cottage gardens
Fully equipped kitchen
Brand new En suite July 2011
Lounge - All New furniture incl sofa bed  Nov 2013
Queen Bedroom - July 2011 bedroom extended

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 310.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Coromandel Township, coromandel
  • Place, Driving Creek Railway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Coromandel Smoking Co.
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coromandel Orchard Cottage

One bedroom cedar cottage, nestled into private, tranquil cottage gardens with a veranda, separate patio, and paths leading to the orchards. The property is on 1.5 acres, fully self-contained with one new QUEEN bed Feb 2024 / bedroom, en suite, a double sofa bed in the open plan living area, and a portable crib with bedding provided. It can accommodate 4 people. It is a lovely warm place to stay in either summer or winter as it is north-facing and has a log fire for the winter, with air conditioning and heaters as required.
The property is an oasis of a variety of fruits in the orchards which covers the property. Most times of the year there is fruit. At the rear of the property is Driving Creek stream where the first gold was discovered in New Zealand and today you will find crystals there for a souvenir.

Within walking distance (5min) is the famous Driving Creek Railway, where Barry Brickell, a world-famous potter has established a truly fascinating environment, with potters and his world-famous railway PLUS there is now the Driving Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and a new Art Gallery which will exhibit Barry's private collection of very famous artists not to forget the fabulous views of the harbor and islands. Also, see the re-establishment of native trees and wildlife. On the way stop off at the funky Driving Creek Cafe.

The historic village of Coromandel is under 3km away, with fabulous restaurants and craft shops. The 3 local pubs all provide courtesy vans door-to-door. The cottage is 5-8 minutes to the closest safe beach or under 30 mins to the beautiful Whangapoua, NEW CHUMS and Matarangi Beaches on the East Coast, suitable for surfing, sailing, and boogie boarding
Also, there are bush walks to native Giant Kauri Trees, artist studios to visit, and a great fishing region - if you do not have a boat we would be happy to organize a trip for you or a trip to the Cape perhaps.



FREE WI-FI for your laptop
LCD Flatscreen 32" plus loads of DVDs
While smokers are welcome, smoking is outside please, on the covered outside verandah.
Special conditions:
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Barbeque and outside furniture, lighting, umbrellas
Pet dog acceptable, but must not be left at cottage on their own unless discussed with owner

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); WI FI (included); full laundry facilities
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Any age children are allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Collect doggy do's please negotiate other pets
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Coromandel

Located in Coromandel, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Coromandel Historical Museum and Long Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Driving Creek Railway and The Coromandel Smoking Co.. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Coromandel Township, coromandel

What's nearby

  • Driving Creek Railway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coromandel Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Coromandel Smoking Co. - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Long Bay - 14 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Umu Restaurant and Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coromandel Bakehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Admirals Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Top Town Takeaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weta Café - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coromandel Orchard Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Coromandel Orchard Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coromandel Orchard Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coromandel Orchard Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Driving Creek Railway and Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery. Coromandel Historical Museum and The Coromandel Smoking Co. are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, all amenities that you need plus many extras. Comfy bed, flowers to enjoy and walks in the orchard.Shirley was a lovely host and very helpful, would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David L.

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

Cottage Garden Stay

Very enjoyable stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Cottage stay

Very Clean, cozy, modern, comfortable bed, beautiful linen, everything you need and more, gorgeous gardens, quiet and convenient location. Lovely friendly hosts. Highly recommend, great we could take our dog
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Nice hideaway

Lovely place to stay - everything we needed and more Comfy bed Close to town - very quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

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

Nice spot quite close to town host lovely people

Lovely gardens really good for our dogs nice and quiet
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannetjie M.

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

Awesome place

Shirley was very friendly, welcomed us and made us feel right at home. It's an awesome place, definitely recommend it for anyone to use. Thanks Shirley we really, really enjoyed our stay 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Excellent property with an amazing host and walking distance to Driving Creek and town center

Brilliant host - made the process really smooth and easy - property was well maintained - accessible to town center and Driving creek - will definitely recommend-
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn H.

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

Amazing Bach!!

Beautiful, serene gardens and wonderful hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Coromandel Stay

Stunning little spot, great hosts, close to town. Gardens are beautiful. We were only there one night but thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Beautiful cottage

Such a beautiful location. Shirley & her son Ben were welcoming. The cottage was immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clair S.

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

Heavenly getaway

Shirley and tim made us really welcome, nothing was any bother,. Shirley went way and beyond with what was needed. Hope to go again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., Auckland

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

Another wonderful stay!

It is always lovely to come down here and stay at Shirley and Tim's beautiful cottage and escape the big city for a time. This was our fourth stay I think, which speaks for itself. Can't fault it and will be back for sure :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre F.

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

5 stars. Amazing place in all aspects.

My family was absolutely in love with the place to the point they wanted to stay home rather than see the touristic attractions around Coromandel. Real lovely spot and great host. Super recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Wonderful

What a fantastic little cottage. Great location, beautifully furnished. Quiet & relaxing - with lovely gardens & privacy. Everything you could possibly need - great hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

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

Beautiful and Cosy

Well equipped with thoughtful touches, comfy bed, great linen, amazing shower pressure. Lovely and cosy property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Gem of a place

Super tidy, well appointed cottage. We were there in winter and it's a toasty comfortable place to be. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Very quiet and peaceful!

We loved the cottage. Very quiet and peaceful, we'd been gone from home for 5 weeks, and we spent our last 5 days here relaxing before heading back to the United States..We eat at different restaurants in town, delightful! We drove on 309, and went on the Drying Creek Railroad train ride, very close to the cottage..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne l.

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

garden paradise

We had a great time at Shirley and Tim's cottage. we loved walking through the garden. We'll definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma v.

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

Great place in Coromandel town

It is a very fine house and complete. De garden is so beautiful. Shirley is a very nice hostess. we got a lot of oranges from her garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zelda R.

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

Beautiful

Lovely location. Perfect getaway. All the facilities were great. Everything was spot on. Friendly host that met us upon arrival. Good communication. Recommend as a great place to stay and we will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous

Beautiful cosy cottage with everything you could need provided. Host was very friendly and helpful. Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn S.

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

excellent stay

Lovely hosts, Lots of thoughful gestures eg flowers and selection of fresh cut herbs . Lovely fire to warm us up] on the recent cold snap made a cozy stay surrounded by a lovely garden. Our dog loved it too. Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., Auckland

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

Wonderful as always!

Thank you Shirley and Tim for yet another fantastic stay in your lovely cottage. The garden was looking beautiful, and it was so peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely be back again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Orchard Cottage

Nice quiet location. Very clean, tidy and warm. We had a fireplace and heatpump to keep us cosy. Host very welcoming on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shirley and Tim

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What makes this property unique

Only 7-8 minutes to a safe beach or under 30min to the world famous NEW CHUMS Beach

Languages:

English

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