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Nicks Cottage self contained accomodation

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A small, single-story house with a green roof and a lit interior.
A compact kitchen with white upper cabinets, a red lower cabinet, a microwave, a kettle, and a window with a view of trees.
A mountain with snow-capped peak, surrounded by dense green foliage.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Mt Somers, Staveley
  • Place, Staveley Historical and Geological Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom one

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Shower room

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nicks Cottage self contained accomodation

Situated just 75 minutes from Christchurch International airport, 15 minutes drive to Methven the local ski town with a wide array of cafes and restaurants, and just 5 mins walk to Staveley village coffee shop and station store. Great base to explore the Ashburton Gorge area with Hakatere conservation park, Lake Camp, Lake Clearwater, Lake Heron and the breathtaking landscape of the "Lord of the Rings" movie site at Mt Potts.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only,
small stream runs through the property so toddlers must be supervised at all times.
Fire guard,
No pets

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

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A shallow creek runs through the property.
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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 # 20037813
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

Staveley

Located in Staveley, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Methven Golf Course and Aoraki Balloon Safaris are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Methven Walkway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking and other activities like skiing.
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Mt Somers, Staveley

What's nearby

  • Staveley Historical and Geological Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 24 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 55 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 57 min drive - 40.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mount Somers Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nicks Cottage self contained accomodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nicks Cottage self contained accomodation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nicks Cottage self contained accomodation?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nicks Cottage self contained accomodation?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Nicks Cottage self contained accomodation located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is steps from Staveley Historical and Geological Centre and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Awa Awa Rata Reserve. Methven Walkway and Methven Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 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. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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
Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved staying here

A fantastic place to stay - great condition and clean, so welcoming, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful location and heaps of fire wood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were exactly right for the location being close to well-known mountainous walking, hiking and tramping trails. The log fire was a life-saver on a cold night. The host was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing little slice of NZ

Awesome little spot, very well cared for with a immaculate gardens and friendly hosts. Had an amazing Christmas stay, will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Little Cottage

This place was amazing! We were looked after completely by the hosts Chris and Muz! The location is perfect being close to walks, ice staking, drives and skiing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Great spot to access Mt Hutt and surrounding short walks and close to Methven too. We had a great time thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cosy rural stay

Its the second time we have both stayed at this lovely property and we would highly recommend it for those looking for a quiet rural retreat. It had all the basic amenities needed, comfortable beds and a nice woodburner to take the chill off the cold evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay, wonderful owners!

Beautiful property, the kids loved the creek. Easy access point for walks, cafe and Methven. Wonderful owners who were great with the kids and very understanding when I had a health issue. Very comfortable beds, lovely fire. Highly recommend, definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us!

Perfect for our needs. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely hosts and cosy cottage

Friendly hosts who really made us feel welcome and well looked after. Thank you! Cottage was warm and cosy, the place to be after a day on the snow.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Nick's cottage is an ideal spot to enjoy the stunning surrounding countryside. Muz was a fantastic host. The cottage has everything you need including a fabulous log burner. We will be back agian.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini stay to walk a bit of Mt Somers

Lovely wee converted cottage out the back of the owner's property, with a little stream and trees behind. Good fire and beds, alhtough we didn't get to use them as I had come down with a bug. Hope to be back again as it's a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cosy cottage

Such a cute warm place to stay after a days skiing. Lots of firewood to keep the fire stoked. Basic kitchen, shower and toilet but everything you needed. Nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staverly Stay

The bach was great with everything needed for a comfy easy stay. Handy to mountain bike rides around the Hakatere Conservation Area. Owners friendly and helpful, making stay really enjoyable. Lovely garden to wander around and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Absolutely marvellous is every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stavely

Quirky cottage, loved the woodburner. Owners are really nice and make everything easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us

Fantastic couple of days. Property was all we needed and close to where we wanted to be. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Very good coms with owner, cute cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exploring the back country

This property was a great place to base myself to be able to head south to Lake Heron, Lake Clearwater, Mount Potts and also be able to go North to Mount Hutt. Ashburton was close enough when I needed to restock supplies. The hosts were lovely. There was unlimited dry firewood which was great for this time of year. I had a great last night with the hosts who treated me to a beautiful home cooked meal, great conversation and even some live music. Thank you both 🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Countryside beauty

Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) stayed at Nick's cottage for 7 nights. Check in was easy with all the information provided by the owners. The house was nice and warm when we arrived. The house had everything we need, from fully equipped kitchen to basic toiletries. Beds were comfortable and our kids particularly loved the bunk beds. It was nice to come back to a powerful hot shower and a cozy house after a day of snowboarding at Mt Hutt. Loved the wood fire place and kids even had a few toasted marshmellow. Location couldn't be any better. An outdoor ice rink and lots of family friendly walking tracks close by for when the mountain is closed. Do check out some local free range eggs and honey. The owners were so friendly and always made sure we had everything we need and were having a good time. Thanks for the wonderful stay Muz and Chris! Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL!!

The photos don’t do justice. The place is very nice and roomy 👍. That fire place was great, thank you 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in stunning location

Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Great wood burner that warms the place really quick
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Father/son snowboarding

Fantastic homely cottage and location! Quiet. Cosy. No unnecessary extras. Everything you could need. Respectful and fun host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural Accommodation

The location, house, excellent winter fire (for winter) and close proximity to outdoor activities (skiing and cycling) suited us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by ChrisHa68

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What makes this property unique

Mt Hutt 15 mins away and close to Hakatere conservation park

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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