Our cosy little cottage is in the heart of the beautiful quiet Mt Somers village, with amazing views of the night sky all for free. We have a General Store, Local Garage, Quaint little Library, a Restaurant, Tavern and a Jewellery shop. Mt Somers is the gateway to the Hakatere Conservation Area which consists of Lake Clear Water, Lake Camp and Lake Heron to name just a few. We have many beautiful walks in the area such as Mt Somers Track for the intermediate to advanced trampers, and for those who want a gentle easy walk there is the Nature trail along Woolshed Creek. A short distance from Mt Somers Village is "Endoras" or Mt Sunday the capital of Rohan was built in the year 2000, where a large part of Lord of the Rings was filmed, although the buildings were removed you can still look for footprints on Endoras. On a fine day there a beautiful view to be had from the top,. For your winter enjoyment we are 35km from the famous Mt Hutt Ski field. Within 30 to 40 mins drive are the towns of Ashburton, Methven, Geraldine, and Mayfield where you will find great restaurants and cafes plus many shopping opportunities. The little town of Mayfield 12 km from Mt Somers hosts Overflow the most amazing Retro store with heaps of great antiques and collectables, vintage and antique glass, china, pottery and ceramics, furniture, kitchenware, and outside architectural and farm antiques on offer. Well worth a visit. A 20 min drive gets you to Methven with its restaurants and pubs. You can also go the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa for a relaxing soak or massage, a fantastic way to finish a day. They also have a cafe where you can purchase some delectable treats. In the winter months there is also the New Improved Stavely Ice rink for skating and curling. The Sharplin falls reserve is once again open with its new walkways and bridges well worth the trip, Special conditions: The cottage outdoor area is shared with the property owners and all guests are welcome to relax and enjoy the gardens.
Deck area is not suitable for unsupervised small children.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Is Somers holiday cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Somers holiday cottage?
As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somers holiday cottage on 11 Apr, 2026 start from S$64, 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.
How much is parking at Somers holiday cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Somers holiday cottage?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Somers holiday cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Somers holiday cottage located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Staveley Historical and Geological Centre and within 20 miles (32 km) of Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Methven Golf Course. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Rakaia Gorge are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It is a lovely well appointed cottage that has all you need and enjoys a great view of the hosts lovely garden. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this place to stay at and hope we get back there to do some more exploring round the area.
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Graeme
20 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable, spacious, clean and well equipped.
A great spot to escape and unwind. Close to lots of amazing walks and other options.
Very comfortable and quiet thank-you . Lovely garden.We couldn't get the oven to work - top elements were fine
Leigh F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2026
Why did you not contact us when this happened. Unfortunately some guests fiddle with the controls and turn the oven to auto. There are instructions available in our guest info book. And we are always only a ph or txt away. We are sorry this happened during your stay. Regards Leonie and Peter
Perfect weekend solo escape!The cottage had all I needed for some quiet time out to myself. The hosts were brilliant in their communication too. I highly recommend the cottage and should I need to, I'll definitely be back!Thanks team!
Awesome liitle self contained, clean and well stocked studio/ bach. Our host was on holiday though despite their absence they ensured the neighbor was at hand for any hiccups so communication was magnificent. Although, a little out of the way Methven 20mins and Stavely 10mins the location suited our needs down to a "T".
Leonie was a great communicator. Easy checking in and cottage had everything we needed. The garden setting is beautiful and quiet. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Elspeth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheri
13 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is set in a beautiful garden. It is well appointed and has everything we could have wanted and was the best of all our stays in New Zealand. If we return to NZ we will definitely revisit Somers Holiday cottage.
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Very comfortable and homely, and the hosts were convivial, making me feel most welcome.
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you Andrea it was an absolute pleasure to host you and thanks for the help when we were sort our sign very much appreciated. Hope we will see you again sometime.
We absolutely loved this cottage. It has everything you could possibly need. Very clean and tidy, cosy and warm, great location too. We can't wait to book again.
Nikita O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by Leonie_and_Peter_Austin
We are a Retired couple enjoying living in the this quiet village. We originally came from Christchurch and have been living here in Mt Somers since 2014 permanently. We have owned the property since 90's and used it as a holiday home.
Why they chose this property
We came to stay in the Domain at Mt Somers and on an evening walk found a for sale sign on the empty section. We loved the area so much and decided to purchase 2 of the empty sections. From then on it was landscaping and planting on every holiday. This is a beautiful part of the country and the night sky on a clear night is spectacular.
What makes this property unique
Mt Somers walkway is on the doorstep, with much more early history up the gorge.
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