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Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot)

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A kitchen with a white countertop, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of greenery.
A deck with a glass-top table and blue cushioned chairs, overlooking a green landscape with a blue building in the background.
A forest path surrounded by daffodils and trees.
A house with a dark front door, white siding, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a large window with blinds, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Spotswood, Canterbury
  • Place, Cheviot Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Two Rivers Gallery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheviot Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spotswood

Located in Spotswood, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Stewart and Mount Cookson, while Cheviot Museum and Two Rivers Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Spotswood, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Cheviot Library - 5 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Two Rivers Gallery - 6 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Cheviot Museum - 6 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Knox Presbyterian Church - 6 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 39 min drive - 67.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Number Eight Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cheviot Tea Rooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wholey Fish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪m&m takeaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boys Soulvaki Cheviot - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot) ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot) ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot) ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot) located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cheviot Library, Cheviot Museum and Two Rivers Gallery. Knox Presbyterian Church is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts, lovely house and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
Response from Management on 7 Nov 2026
Thankyou so much for your Review. Fabulous Guests, hope we see you again next year! Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous accommodation with fantastic amenities. Love all the vintage decor. Super friendly and helpful host. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
Response from Management on 7 Nov 2026
Lovely Guests, thankyou so much for your review! Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, immaculately presented and great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 18 Oct 2026
Awesome Guest..very quiet, respectful and good communication. Thanks for choosing to stay at the Cottage! ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and lovely place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
Thankyou very much for taking the time to review your stay. Excellent guests, welcome back anytime.😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would absolutely stay here again. It was perfect for what I was needing, which was rest and recovery. Pet friendly meant I could bring my fur baby without worrying about his care We had a great stay. The one thing that could have been of benefit would be internet service. But there is excellent signal for phone service and I went to sit there with my book' do some diamond art, & disconnect from the world for a weekend.Warm, cosy, stunning views and felt very safe. The hosts do a great job of keeping this cottage in lovely condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
Very respectful, quiet guests. Communication went well... A joy to have stay... Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place has beautiful views and all day sun.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Lovely guests, 2nd time now booking with us. Welcome back anytime Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful stay. The gardens were immaculate, the cottage was spotless, and it had everything we could possibly have needed. Lesley had even turned the heat pump and electric blanket on before we arrived, so the whole place was wonderfully warm and cosy when we walked in — such a thoughtful touch.Communication was exceptionally quick, easy and friendly from beginning to end. We also really appreciated how genuinely welcome our dog was. She had a beautiful time exploring and relaxing with us, which made the stay even more special.A gorgeous, peaceful place that has clearly been cared for with a great deal of thought. We would very happily stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Guests were a joy to stay. Left the Cottage extremely clean & tidy and very respectful. Welcome back anytime.😊 Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay in a lovely cottage with great amenities. communication was great with the owner and
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
Great Guests. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comms! Such a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thankyou so much for taking the time to review your stay at the Country Cottage,! Glade you had a great experience. Guest very respectful, good communication. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very helpful, the cottage was simply perfect, with comfortable beds, seating, beatiful decor, gardens all around the house, a boutique store next door, right on Highway 1, a well appointed kitchen, easy access and parking off the road, lots of games in a closet, holiday decor and chocolates, so...simply wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Thankyou so much for your Review. Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Great guests very respectful & friendly. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm, clean, quiet spot that was pet friendly so the whole family could escape for a couple of days. We enjoyed the homemade chutney.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thankyou for taking the time to review your stay. Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Communication was excellent & very respectful guests. You're all welcome back anytime. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy stay

Beautiful cottage and awesome host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2025
Thanks Nicole, really appreciate you taking time to review your stay. Very respectful, tidy and great communication with these guests. And their much loved doggy.. welcome anytime. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay, the house is lovely and has everything you need. It’s like a doll house, amazingly maintained and so clean.20 minutes drive from Gore Bay which is a wonderful little beach town, and about an hour from Kaikoura.Communication with Lesley was easy and clear. I would definitely recommend people to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Thankyou for taking time to Review your Stay.. Amazing Guests a pleasure to have stay. Great communication & very Tidy & respectful. Welcome back anytime. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place and host. A lovely start to our NZ holiday. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Very Tidy & respectful Guests. Good Communication. Pleasure to have Stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property and wonderful hosts. Very warm and cosy family friendly and very clean and tidy. Apart from the morning freight train was beautiful look forward too next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent wee cottage with all you need, lovely home made jam to try and wee touches to make life easier. Recommend earplugs for truck/train noise. Amazing stay, thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely host. Great with communication and insuring we had everything we needed. Very helpful posting back 2 items we'd left behind. House was clean, inviting and homely. Really short drive to Cheviot and not too far to drive to Kaikoura. Would definitely stay there again. Had everything we needed. Our family of 6 stayed there and we all loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Very much appreciate you taking time to review your recent stay. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending these guests...a pleasure to have stay. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is full of charm, plenty of family games and a beautiful garden surrounding this home. Cattle in the fields, birds chirping in the peach tree.Close by is St Anne lagoon a fun walk, cliffs of gore bay. The home is well equipped and plenty of helpful literature on surrounding areas. Our host was very friendly and easy to understand.Everything in the cottage was well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2026
Thankyou for taking time to review your recent stay at The Country Cottage in Spotswood, it's very much appreciated! Welcome back anytime & thanks for being excellent Guests. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is simply delightful. We had chosen it for our 'let's take the dogs' break. The cottage was bright and airy, and spotlessly clean. Perfect sleeping room for the dogs in the laundry. Just 10 minutes from Cheviot, and close to beaches and lovely walks. Lesley our host was lovely to deal with, nothing too much trouble. FABULOUS!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay! These Guests were delightful. A pleasure to have stay ..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous setting and views. Lovely clean and comfortable cottage with extremely well equipped kitchen. Fantastic communication with host. It is close to train tracks, my son loved seeing the trains whizz by but can be loud at night. Less than 10 mins to Cheviot town centre and there were cows in the paddock beside us which was lovely rural experience. However no wifi or Netflix etc, standard tv and dvds provided. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thankyou for taking time to review your recent stay, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Country Retreat

I recently stayed at Spotswood Country Cottage and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The cottage is warm, cosy, and beautifully decorated, with a welcoming feel throughout. It was exceptionally clean and well-equipped, with all the essentials provided for a comfortable stay.Communication with Lesley, the owner, was excellent from start to finish. She was friendly, responsive, and made everything easy — from booking to check-in. It was clear she genuinely cares about her guests’ comfort and experience.A peaceful and relaxing spot — highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2025
Geoffrey was an excellent guest. Great communication. Very respectful and super tidy, highly recommend. Thanks Geoffrey for choosing the Cottage for your retreat away, welcome back anytime. Kind regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay at the Country Cottage in Spotswood over Easter weekend. The cottage was charming and thoughtfully decorated, with lots of little touches that made us feel welcome—like a lovely jar of preserves and fresh fruit and even Easter Eggs waiting for us. The kitchen was well stocked with coffee and tea, and there were plenty of linens and towels.Lesley also went out of her way to make our two greyhounds feel completely at home. She set out a big bucket of water, left a towel for their paws, and even provided tennis balls for them to play with. Those thoughtful gestures really made the stay feel special for all of us.We especially enjoyed sitting on the lanai, looking out at the curious cows next door—such a peaceful, rural setting. There’s a charming boutique right next door, and Lesley was incredibly responsive throughout our stay. Even though the cottage is near a railway line, the occasional train added a bit of character rather than being a disturbance.We highly recommend this spot for a relaxing weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thankyou for such a wonderful review and really appreciate the photos too. Very delightful & Happy Guests and very well behaved dogs. Most respectful and left the Cottage extremely clean & tidy. Welcome back anytime. Regards Lesley
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is neat, tidy and well presented. Unfortunately it is within 40 metres of the main highway and the trucks kept noisily passing by all night long. Also we paid to have 2 small dogs with us but Leslie the host instructed us to keep these dogs on a leash and 'under control' whenever outside the rented house as her own 3 cats were 'outside cats that don't like dogs' and they liked to roam the property. I had initially asked if she keep her cats on her property. She reiterated that I was to leash the dogs when they were outside. Disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
As responsible Pet Owners and Visiting Guests that bring their Pets on Holiday ,we take every care that both Pets are Safe & cared for . When we were told that the dogs weren't controllable around cats , I suggested a solution of putting the dogs on leads when outside. Don't see a problem with this . The Cottage is near the Highway, and again this is stated in the description, so sometimes traffic noise is unavoidable. Regards Lesley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Host
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Thanking you. Respectful & tidy guests... welcome back anytime Guys.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Für uns hat alles gut gepasst.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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