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Gladstone Cottage
Master Bedroom
Gladstone Cottage
Lounge
Gladstone Cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom two

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gladstone Cottage, Twizel

Our fully serviced cottage is 15 minutes walk from the town centre or 5 minutes drive, where there are a good selection of cafes and restaurants. The outlook is beautiful with great views of the mountains. There are many things to do from this location including great lakes for boating and swimming, fishing and snow skiing. We are 40 minutes drive from Mount Cook where there are fabulous walks and great scenery. While you are here you can cycle, walk, take a helicopter ride or ski plane ride. It is a great playground for the whole family.
Special conditions:

No Smoking
No Pets

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20008580
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Twizel

Located in Twizel, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mueller Ridge and Lake Ruataniwha. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 49 min drive - 74.0 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 50 min drive - 75.4 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gladstone Cottage, Twizel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gladstone Cottage, Twizel?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gladstone Cottage, Twizel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gladstone Cottage, Twizel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gladstone Cottage, Twizel located?

Situated in Twizel, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mueller Ridge, Twizel Town Centre and Lake Ruataniwha. Lake Pukaki and Lake Pukaki Information Center 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. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful location, easy to find, welcoming host, very comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A welcome retreat from travel weariness

Gladstone Cottage welcomes you like no other. A memorable stay with welcoming people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Twizel

Great place for the family. Wonderful hosts. Perfect location for day jaunts. Had an excellent dinner at Poppies Cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Great Cottage in Lovely Location

What a great stay we had. The cottage was well appointed and Margaret was very helpful. The cottage was spotlessly clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen M.

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

A warm welcome in Twizel

Good first impression with customised welcome board. Property was warm & clean with all we needed to make ourselves comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

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

Picture Perfect

Lovely cottage with friendly hosts. We felt right at home for our very quick stay but it was a great location to see the area. Thank you having us Margret.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

All the comforts of home, only more.

All the comforts of home, only more.Very neat &tidy in a really quiet location.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER W.

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

Great cottage stop-over

Margaret greeted us and gave us a great quick tour of the cottage and facilities, and had very kindly got the heating going ahead of our arrival. The cottage itself was very room, extremely clean and comfortable and I only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Delightful little cottage!

Loved this property and the host! The wood burning stove was prepped and ready for us and lighting it made the place nice and cozy as temps were in the single digits (C). The skies are dark as can be if you enjoy star-gazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

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

Great

Very nice, very clean, marvelous host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne A.

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

A lovely place for a wee retreat

This cottage is magic and in a gorgeous setting. The owners are friendly and welcoming. Twizel is an excellent base for fishing, skiing, and enjoying all the Mt Cook/Aoraki region has to offer. highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Beautiful Twizel

What a stay! Margaret and Peter are wonderful hosts! The bach is beautifully located and wonderfully accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will definitely be back. Sooner rather than later!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your great review . We are looking forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Modern cottage with rustic appeal

Fashioned to look like a colonial cottage, inside was a warm modern spacious light filled studio with accompanying bedrooms and bathroom. Greeted by the friendly host who had helpful suggested to get the most from our short stay. Twizel was a nice distance drive from Mt Cook and not too far off the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2024
Thank you for your great review. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in New Zealand.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey E.

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

Just as we expected

The booking and communication with owner was easy. The cabin was exactly what we expected - cute, cozy and with all the necessary amenities. Thanks Margaret.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David R.

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

Nice place

Cottage was on owners property a short walk away. Onwer was very friendly and gave us a full run-down on how things worked. No milk, tea or coffee so bring your own
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your review. Just to clarify, we provide Regular Tea, Green Tea, Hot Chocolate, Coffee & Plunger Coffee so there is no need to bring your own if you are happy with our selection.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Cozy and warm

Lovely little cottage in a great location of Twizel. The log burner with extra advantage of running the heat pump meant our stay was nice a warm even in the middle of winter. It was nice to know the hosts were nearby but also kept to ourselves. Kitchen had everything we needed, would have been nice to have a few extras that are sometimes left behind in bachs but the tea and coffee was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Wonderful cottage and wonderful hosts

We wish we could have stayed longer. Great accommodations and lovely hosts. We’d happily visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Excellent property!! Highly recommend. The fire was even lit when we arrived!!

Very easy process to stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Hilton G.

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

Host great to deal with

An internet glitch with bookabatch meant we never stayed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2022
Why did you give us a four out of five when you didn’t stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

A fantastic stay

The photos didn’t do this property justice. The cottage was really clean and well stocked and very quiet which was a priority for me. The hosts were very friendly as well. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Home away from home.

Fabulous place to stay. Friendly owners, peaceful and private setting. Loved it! Totally what it says it is and at an affordable price. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2021
Great guests. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

avon d.

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

three old blokes on tour

marvellous get away . semi rural atmosphere. great old house and facilities.seamless transaction. would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

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

A wonderful, quiet retreat

Gladstone House was a delight. It is well furnished and the fire keeps you warm. I loved the wee veranda at the front to sit out and enjoy the last rays of the sun. The owners were very kind, welcoming and helpful. I loved the peace and the space around the cottage and the tranquility it offered. I'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2021
Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Photo trip

Graet stay, loveed the house, we will come back next year and book again for a few nights
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2021
Thank you for our nice review. We look forward to seeing you next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona F.

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

Great stay

Very comfortable perfect size for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by margds782

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