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Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub

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Reviews

9.8 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

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Canterbury
  • Place, Pleasant Valley Daffodils
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Geraldine Observatory
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Geraldine Historical Society Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Geraldine Downs

Located in Geraldine Downs, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve and Peel Forest Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pleasant Valley Daffodils and Geraldine Observatory. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Pleasant Valley Daffodils - 14 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Geraldine Observatory - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barker's Foodstore & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Running Duck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Geraldine Farmshop & Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub on 5 Nov 2026 start from £347, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Stargazing & Wood-fired hot tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pleasant Valley Daffodils and within 6 miles (10 km) of Vintage Car & Machinery Museum and Geraldine Observatory. McAtamney Gallery and Design Store and Geraldine Historical Society Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

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
Such a delightful stay in a beautiful accommodation and peaceful location! We loved watching the birds from the deck and were far enough from town to feel like we were in our own world, but close enough to quickly get to town or drive to Mt. Cook. Eco-friendly and pampering, we’d stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a beautiful time staying at Fiery Peak! Even with some not-so-great weather, we had an incredible time. Lovely views, wonderful hosts, amazing view of the stars, and a killer hot tub - absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

A beautifully designed eco retreat, gorgeous views and still close enough to Geraldine for a coffee and a wander around the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kay was wonderful to deal with. My wife and I needed a break from the world. This was the perfect place to do that. From playing games of Battleships (Yes, they have it there!), sitting by the fire reading, or on the deck with a cheese board wrapped up in a warm blanket watching the sun set and naming the sheep to relaxing in the hot tub looking up at the stars. We also managed to jump into the plunge pool that has been created in a nearby stream. We will definitely be back. Can't say enough about this beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic - no distractions - no tv and no internet, our time without interference. loved the hot pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Easter holiday

Thanks for memorable Easter stay Kay. It was peaceful, relaxing and we enjoyed the lovely views of the Three Peaks. The waterslide was fun ! I think we will come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing comfortable off grid experience

Thank you so much Kay. The cottage was more than we could have imagined. So many thoughtful touches and delicious breakfast provisions. Loved the fairy lights and lanterns!!! The kids absolutely adored the sawdust toilet experience 😊. Will be recommending. We wished we had at least one more night. Stars were outstanding. Thank you so much xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

What a place!

Gorgeous location. Lovely wee cottage, very clean and well appointed. Kay is a wonderful host, appeared with fresh plums off her tree and a friendly chat. Breakfast was devine. Teenage and preteen kids didn’t even care there was no WiFi or power. Just mooched around exploring and lying in hammock talking to each other! Shame it was only one night! Will be back. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing stay at The Retreat. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to create a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. The hot tub was a highlight - soaking under the stars with a crystal-clear view of the Milky Way was absolutely magical. Each night felt like a dream.The fireplace added a cozy, romantic vibe, and we loved the little touches like candles, aromatherapy supplies, and board games - everything we needed to truly relax and switch off. The space was beautifully designed and incredibly comfortable.A huge thank you to Kay for her fantastic communication and support throughout our stay. We felt so well looked after. Highly recommend this beautiful spot for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with nature (and each other!).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Country Stay

We really enjoyed our time at the Fiery Peak Chalet. Great place to un-plug and unwind and enjoy time with loved ones. We enjoyed use of the hot tub and star gazing in the evenings. Definitely recommend. Kay was great in communication and quick to respond to any inquires.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely get away

Was a wonderful place to stay, Kay the host was amazing and great to deal with. The kids had a blast with all the games and toys and we will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant experience for city people like us. Sitting in the outdoor hot tub and star gazing was a once in a lifetime must try. Kay was so kind to lit the fire place for us and it's easy to keep it going. Sleeping with a fire place going was better than the heater. We even cooked our eggs on it and it's perfect. All our breakfast were homemade and the muesli was divine! I guess the only issue for me was no running hot water for wash in the morning but Kay promised that next time when we come back, the mod con will be there! We are so looking forward to come back again and definitely will stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to get away from "it all"

Our stay was exactly what we needed - an escape from the stresses of modern life, with ample time to laze around in beautiful surroundings with our own private hot tub reading and relaxing. Geraldine township is a short drive away if you're wanting to look around and browse some stores and such. The Eco toilet was a novelty to us, and we were pleasantly surprised with it (no odor at all). The breakfast supplies provided by Kay were a lovely treat, and Kay herself was a friendly host, even bringing us her spare cellphone with some beautiful playlists loaded up and linked to a bluetooth speaker to provide a lovely soundtrack to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay a slice of country paradise!

Off the grid couldn’t have been better just what we wer after!! Loved the hot tub and fire place !!! We played cards with the fairy lights lightning up was like a magical retreat we felt so spoilt breakfast was amazing freash bread eggs yummm!!! Highly recommend!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

Thank you so much for having us in your bach, it was delightful. Loved the fairy lights and the little kitchen. <3
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful country retreat

Wonderful little eco-friendly cottage off the beaten track in a beautiful rural setting. Generous breakfast supplies and all the necessities provided in a refreshing back to basics way. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute little treasure! We spent just one cosy night here but could have stayed longer. The breakfast supplied is amazing and the late check out time is awesome. Crank the fire back up in the morning and enjoy a leisurely second breakfast cooked in your own rustic little kitchen (there's so much we couldn't finish it!). Kay's communication is spot on and she and her hubby have thought of everything. Extra solar lights and some great playlists supplied, lots of cosy blankets and a the telescope to view the amazing night sky. Would highly recommend this gorgeous little cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful spot

Beautiful little spot! Quirky with it being off grid. Delicious breakfast thank you. Would highly recommend the cottage and we'd go back again. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

It was so refreshing different but an awesome getaway
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Delightful hosts

Beautiful setting, mountain views and peace. Would probably be enjoyed by and more appropriate for younger people. We struggled with the overcast and rainy weather too so maybe it would be easier in late spring, summer and early autumn. Not sure that all of the cottage meets health and safety guidelines
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay

Thank you so much Kay for all the thoughtful touches including home-made yoghurt, bread, eggs, butter, jam, bacon, juice. You looked after us so well while giving us all the privacy we needed. We want to come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway!

The perfect little getaway with so many thoughtful touches. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort off the beaten path

Despite the owner's advice to use Google maps, we arrived at the wrong end of the farmland property, but fortunately encountered the owner returning home. There is a gentle uphill walk from the carpark of about 300 footsteps (and a shorter but more steep one), just be aware, but once you arrive, the space is beautifully decorated, with comfortable beds. Note the lack of electricity and flush toilet (but the saw dust toilet works very well). Also hot water must be stove heated. Populated sheep feeds on two sides. Terrific breakfast offerings to start your day. Thanks Kay and Keith!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Off the grid- in the BEST way!

Different houses have their own vision of healthy, homey and off the grid. But this is for real!! No electricity (but plenty of battery powered light) and a simple feeling of home. The entrance was still under construction for our stay, But don’t let that detour you! If anything it made the place more charming! Kay and her husband were great hosts and had awesome stories to share. Such an excellent rejuvenating stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simplicity and Stillness

This is the place for you if you want to detox from your world of 'busy'. With its comfortable and cosy accommodation, you can be creatively inspired or just relax into the stillness of the setting. No stars for us the night we stayed due to the rain but the fire worked its magic anyway. Kay has thought of everything to make your stay something special. Jackie and Louise from Cranio onTour will be stopping here again on their next road trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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