Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral

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A kitchen with a dining area, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a kettle on the counter. Large windows provide a view of the garden outside.
A room with a view of a garden through a glass door.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A garden pathway with a wooden fence and a tea set on a stand.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Christ Church Cathedral

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Nelson City, Nelson
  • Place, Nelson College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral located?

Located in Nelson South, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Fairfield Park, Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson College and Nelson Provincial Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, convenient and friendly. A good location and everything you need.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Magical Month in NZ

This cottage was the perfect home base during a month of exploration, and Kay and Simon the perfect hosts. I hope to return to this charming spot again someday!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 3 weeks, had a rental, and enjoyed a leisurely time in Nelson.Our cottage was in a beautiful area,ideal for walking.The food in Nelson is so beautiful and the staff so helpful.We had lots to do from Theatre to the The main run. On a boat.Our hosts Kay & Simon were very helpful, but gave us our privacy..The real treat is the garden, full of birds and trees.Ideal for a wine dinner or breaky.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If it’s available you’ll be so grateful with this Eden of a place walking distance to everything.A roomy studio oasis, magical, to come home to and sad to leave.Exceedingly well cared for, lacks nothing in comfort and touches, great inside & outside, you feel as though is a world in its self.Simon & Kay are wonderful inn keepers, helpful but incredibly respectful of privacy, the layout allows that perfectly.So grateful for my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nelson Holiday

Excellent location for wandering to town or driving out of town to explore. Cosy space with all you need. Would go back again for more time in Nelson.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely City

Very good location within easy walk of the centre of this delightful town. We spent five nights here but a week would be better to see all in the area. Owner was away but we had a contact so coped without problems.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic spot

Perfect! An enjoyable stroll into town and yet so quiet. Couldn't have asked for a better spot! Thank you Kay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location - cost corner

Great place - wish it had included a hairdryer as we flew in to Nelson. Happily swap that for the bathroom scales :-) Just what we were looking for and 5 minutes from Melrose House for coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

An ok stay

It is in a nice setting. It was clean and the bed was comfortable but it was minimal. There was soap but no shampoo. The toilet didn’t always flush completely. The duvet was on upside down with the buttons up by our faces. A nice small vase of flowers would be much better than plastic pot plant. Other wise it was OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

MIXED FEELINGS

There were some positives: pleasant and unobtrusive hosts, very quiet and tranquil position, excellent reading lights behind the bed. 1) The advertised photo shows the beautiful main house. BUT THE BATCH IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BUILDING! 2) The place is superficially tidy, but screaming for a deep-clean: eg mould on shower doors and rubbish bin lid, skirting boards grubby, grubby curtains and blinds and needs a good dusting. 3) The garden could be cute but seems semi abandoned - needs a good rake and weed and sweep. 4) The metal chairs are too rusty to sit on. Basically, a pleasant enough property could be an excellent property with some hard work done on it. For the same price, we could stay in a clean smart motel in Nelson, and that is what we shall do in future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Break away in Nelson

This property was quaint and close to town, which was great because we didn't have a vehicle but there was a bit of a hill to walk up so a level of fitness and good shoes would be recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reconnaissance for larger group

Bookabach highly recommended. Used it several times. Slightly disappointed no longer NZ owned (I am from Australia - sic).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Character and convenience in old Nelson

This was just what the listing said, a character bach in the grounds of a historic villa in the old section of Nelson that rises behind the cathedral. Compact and tidy, the accommodation was just what one or two people would want for a short holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot close to CBD

All good as described
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acknowledgement

Accessible, comfortable, well equipped.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

Great location, close to city centre, walking distance to beautiful parks and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 night stay

Great granny flat. Lovely section. Friendly hosts. The bed has probably seen better days, little hard for my liking :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super stay

This property is in a great location, easy access to town. Very quiet spot in a lovely neighbourhood. Hosts are very nice. Would stay again when in Nelson.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great quiet and central location, would recommend.

Great quiet and central location, would recommend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely accommodation with nice outside space.

Lovely accommodation with nice outside space. Not to far from the town but in a quiet, peaceful area. It was just what we needed to get over the jet lag. Perfect. Thank you
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I loved the location, close to everything, yet in a quiet wide street, great for parking and walking

I loved the location, close to everything, yet in a quiet wide street, great for parking and walking to town or to the river, both about five minutes walk away. The apartment had everything you needed and was really attractive inside and out. It was private even though on owners land. Comfy bed and uber fantastic shower. The kitchen had all you need. Good TV and entertainment system with CD's to choose from. Outside table and chairs to relax in overlooking garden, you had privacy inside and out.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay!

Lovely place to stay! Private and has all things you need(except maybe a fan, as was so warm even though mid March) Very handy to Nelson CBD and all areas surrounding Nelson, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thanks for letting us stay a bit longer on checkout day!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

We stayed three nights and couldn't have been happier. Not only is the guest house beautiful, but we had a great time in the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little cottage, well equipped, clean and tidy.

Lovely little cottage, well equipped, clean and tidy. Close to town. Pretty surroundings. Really enjoyed our stay.