Peel Cottage - A Romantic Country Retreat

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A view through a window with a wooden frame and multiple panes, overlooking a garden with a wooden deck, various plants, and trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a bookshelf.
A small house with a front yard, a patio, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There are windows with curtains, a clock on the wall, and a lamp.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in refrigerator, a window with a view of trees, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Peel Forest, Canterbury Region
  • Place, Geraldine Observatory
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Geraldine Historical Society Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Peel Forest

Located in Peel Forest, this cottage is in a rural area. Roger Mahan Heritage Centre and Geraldine Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Geraldine Observatory and Pleasant Valley Daffodils. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Peel Forest, Canterbury Region

What's nearby

  • Roger Mahan Heritage Centre - 18 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Geraldine Observatory - 21 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 21 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 21 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 22 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Man at Peel Forest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Guga's Pork Car - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peel Cottage - A Romantic Country Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Peel Cottage - A Romantic Country Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peel Cottage - A Romantic Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peel Cottage - A Romantic Country Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peel Cottage - A Romantic Country Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Roger Mahan Heritage Centre and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Peel Forest Park. Geraldine Observatory and Geraldine Military Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our 2 night stay here. Great location close to bush walks. Comfy beds and the fire warmed the house really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice to have the fire, plenty of towels, very quite and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cute little place. It was warm and cosy in some terrible weather. It may be little but it had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable quirky cottage with comfortable beds and a well equipped kitchen. Lovely garden in peaceful rural environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely house and garden. Very clean with well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Enjoyed the great selection of games. Would visit again. Good communication by host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Peel Cottage. It’s a charming and well-equipped place with everything we needed for a comfortable visit. We especially appreciated the peace and quiet, as well as the cozy bedrooms and very comfortable beds. The extensive garden is beautiful. We loved watching the fantails and listening to the lively chorus of native birds. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host put the fire on for us. That was so welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is lovely, cosy,clean and fully equiped kitchen. Very comfortable bed. The location and surrounding gardens are great, very peaceful and quiet. We loved having the fire place which we did use, very efficient and so cosy.The owners were great to deal with, excellent communication with entry details.We would stay again and recommend it to anyone wanting to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage. Well appointed, comfortable firm mattresses. Amazing garden. Lots of lovely extra touches ie phone chargers by the bed (universal c), herbs with the salt and pepper, laundry powder in the laundry. My husband adored the marmalade. Thank you for a pleasant weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a find! Our family thoroughly enjoyed our winter stay here at Peel Cottage. We appreciated having the fire and extra heaters available to warm it up (it was extremely cold weather) and highly recommend our strategy of parking a heater in the kitchen. The lounge was our favourite place - blazing fireplace, comfy chairs, and huge selection of board games. The bathroom stays frigid unfortunately, but it was great to have hot water on demand for a good shower. We can imagine this would be an incredible base for summertime walks and bush adventures. Even in winter, we loved getting out to Emily Falls, driving up the Rangitata road for stunning stargazing, and road trips to nearby towns. The hosts were extremely responsive and helpful with our questions. Thanks for a great stay, hopefully we can make it back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Like that you appreciated the board games, makes for great family time 😊 If you make it back - next time you'll have a brand new (and warm) bathroom 😉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Lovely, quaint and tidy home. Well maintained, beautiful setting, everything as advertised. Great walks nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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