Garden Cottage

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A compact kitchen with a wood stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A covered patio with two wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants, a large tree, and a wooden bench.
A kitchen with a microwave, wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a door.

Reviews

10 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

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Geraldine, Canterbury
  • Place, Geraldine Observatory
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Geraldine Historical Society Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Woodbury

Located in Woodbury, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Roger Mahan Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Geraldine Observatory and Pleasant Valley Daffodils.
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Map
Geraldine, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Geraldine Observatory - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Pleasant Valley Daffodils - 19 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barker's Foodstore & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mundel's Cafe and Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal India Cuisine - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Geraldine Observatory, Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. Roger Mahan Heritage Centre and Pleasant Valley Daffodils are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The owners were extremely kind helpful and informative. The stay was delightful

Would come back in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my partner really enjoyed our stay. The property was super cosy and had all we needed for our weekend stay. The property owners were lovely to talk to and we enjoyed the beautiful garden. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very comfortable stay. Quiet and restful. Excellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delighttful experience

Charming property, great location; very welcoming and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Such a lovely place to stay - the garden drew us to the place originally and it was such a peaceful oasis. The accommodation was great. Thanks Mary and Jim for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed comfortable studio with beautiful surroundings. Jim and Mary are excellent hosts. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Woodbury

The property and location were excellent I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Garden Cottage was a lovely retreat and perfect place to unwind for a few days. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and enjoyed the fire on a rainy night. There is plenty to do locally including a must visit to the Woodbury Store cafe, Geraldine and forest walks. Thank you to hosts Jim and Mary for making us feel very welcome.
Woodbury Road
Dennistoun Bush walk, Peel Forest
Stone wall on Woodbury Rd
Sharplin Falls Walk, Mt Somers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodbury little gem.

We loved our stay on this peaceful accomodation and n a gorgeous garden setting just outside Geraldine. Easy to go into town for dinner or eat at home. Wonderful hosts who were so helpful and we would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2022
Thank you, Cathy, for .your kind comments. We look forward to your next visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable and pleasant stay. The cottage had all the amenities, we had the fire on both nights so it was really cosy. Jim and Mary were also very sweet, offering local insight. Definitely will be recommending to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing cottage

It was a 10 out off 10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful setting

Lovely 2 night stay in beautiful garden setting. Woodburner fire was a bonus in August when nights are still cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Superb

Absolutely fantastic property with the most accomodating hosts. As a travel agent I deal with all accomodation styles and hosts right across the board and I simply cannot fault this booking at all. We will certainly be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cottage in amazing garden. Great shower and very efficient wood burner. Lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Countrylife

Lovely garden setting, comfortable and warm lodgings and friendlyhelpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garden Cottage

Simply superb
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
Thank you, Stephen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage

Small but homely and cosy. Beautiful garden to spend time in. Kind hosts. Would like to spend longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodbury, near Geraldine.

Very peaceful sitting in the garden and Geraldine just down the road. The accommodation was clean, tidy and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

We loved our stay here, for lots of reasons- helpfulness of hosts, beautiful garden, very clean cottage, great location for bike rides, walks, proximity to Geraldine. Very very good indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getting out of the rat race

Tidy and comfortable self contained accommodation with a beautiful garden with mature trees. Hosts lovely and friendly. Picturesque to close to Peel Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage and garden

We thoroughly enjoyed our quiet stay with Jim & Mary who were particularly hospitable and helpful. The wood fire kept the cottage warm overnight despite the frost outside. And the garden is magnificent. We really recommend this stay if you want somehwere quiet and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for kind comments. Ian and Jeanette were exemplary guests in every respect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

This was delightful to stay at. Hosts Jim & Mary could not be more helpful Lovely garden setting The cottage was very nice and the bonus was the wood burner which in the evening was needed. Would we stay again. Yes if we were passing thru that area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodbury Cottage

The cottage was warm and cosy, and the hosts were very helpful. We arrived at dusk for our first night's stay and Jim had kindly lit the fire for. Lovely view of their backyard from the living area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Wonderful and well furnished cottage. Offers easy access to town while giving you the quietness of the countryside. The wooden fireplace really makes the cottage cozy, and a well appointed kitchen allows you to prepare meals. We had a restful stay there, the breakfast in the fridge was an appreciated extra touch. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing facilities, hosts and breakfasts

Barbara and her husband are wonderful host who make you feel right at home. (Amazing hosts). The home, rooms and gardens are beautiful. Wonderful hot tub, alpacas and Fergus the sweetest sheepdog. We traveled New Zealand for over 2 months and this was one our favorite stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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