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Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef.

Family-friendly cottage in Dovedale with a fitness centre

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Nestled in the serene Dovedale valley, this cottage offers a unique retreat amidst well-kept park-like grounds and a tranquil pond. Unwind on the verandah with birdsong and nature sounds, or explore nearby Upper Moutere village for cafes, shops, and outdoor activities like fishing or rafting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef.

Family-friendly cottage in Dovedale with a fitness centre
This smoke-free cottage features a fitness centre, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a balcony and a stovetop.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with desk chairs, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quaint Character Cottage on Working Farmlet Running Sheep Beef
Quaint character cottage on working farmlet Running Sheep Beef.

About the area

Map
Upper Moutere, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Neudorf - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Kahurangi Estate - 18 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Kina Peninsula - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Tasman Golf Club - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 30 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moutere Hills Vineyard & Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Michael Macmillan Sculptor & Country Homeware - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪North Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Upper Moutere Coffe Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Upper Moutere Takeaways - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 16 mi (25 km) of Kahurangi Estate, Kina Peninsula and Mahana Estates. SimPit Technologies and Kahurangi National Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings farm stay. Quiet, peaceful with excellent hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Great cottage on working farm

Beautiful cottage with friendly dog, Pudge. Private with beautiful property and wonderful hosts. Our second visit and will return again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our host Fay and her family were absolutely lovely to deal with. The cottage is an original quaint building, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location.

Cottage is set in a lovely shady spot, but always sun on one of the verandahs. Lots of great activities - biking, swimming, walking, beaches, eating out - all within 15-30 mins from house. We all loved staying here :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm S.

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

Dovedale NZ

Very laid back and quiet. Very soothing. Pudge the dog would visit us daily just to say hello. We loved our stay
Stayed 81 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

A great escape from the city

The farm cottage was just what you would expect - particularly when its 150+ years old! It has a charm absent from modern living, but also has all you could need. We enjoyed our stay, loved the location, and Fay & David were superb hosts. Next time we are in Tasman, we'll try to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marek L.

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

Thank you

The cottage was clean, in the great location and Fay and David were great houselords. Totally recommended..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Refreshing haven

We loved our stay in this little cottage. A favourite area was the lawn with shady trees which were perfect for reading a book under on a hot day. Pudge, the friendly dog, was a very welcome visitor, and another highlight for us. (The owner checked if we liked dogs or not, to know whether we wanted such visits, which was very thoughtful). We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Picturesque country stay

Lovely Country stay in quaint 100 yr old cottage. Tasman countryside in Marlborough. 15 - 20 mins to Motueka, and not far to Kaiteriteri & Abel Tasman track. We could also do day trip up to Farewell spit & over the Takaka hill . If you are wanting quaint cottage stay , located in lovely farming valley , this is ideal. But make sure you have supplies & food , as not close to town. Host very helpful & welcoming, cottage comfortable & olde quaint. Lovely potbelly fireplace & wood supplied .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was rude and arrogant. We were at the property about 5 min outside after arriving at cottage everything open and dog inside. We sat outside till she case over and rude to our dog and us. No key. We left after we talked and went to rent another place for 2 nights and she will not give a full refund because she cares about money instead of people. House is not up to standards at all and smells of smoke, timber flooring unsafe, washing machine outside only cold of turn tap running, drinking water is questionable unsafe.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

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

Perfect country escape is accurate

Beautiful old cottage in a private setting. Had everything we needed for a no frills wet long weekend. We'd love to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

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

Absolutely Refreshing & Peaceful

This was our 2nd visit after 7yrs. We loved our stay at the cottage. The cottage was tidy and clean. All our needs were catered for. Fay is very kind, genuine and friendly host. The environment is very serene & peaceful. Fay's dog is an extremely welcoming host and super friendly. Loved having her visit us and playing with us. :):)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Lovely Cottage

Host was great. Excellent communication. Lovely surroundings & everything we needed. Would stay again. Exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrie V.

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

Lovely atmosphere and great hosts.

We’ll be back at the very next opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kororia C.

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

Great holiday

Easy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and Martin J.

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

Beautiful Upper Moutere

We had a brilliant time in the beautiful charismatic Dovedale Cottage. No TV only a good book, that’s all you need. Dave, Fae and Pudge made us feel very welcome. If you like tranquility, a fab landscape and still exploring the Top of the south, that’s the spot. Thank you for having us
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeana T.

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

Cute & Cozy

Loved this place ❤ Private, peaceful, had a great time with pooch, hope to visit again one day. Thanks so much Jeana & Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Our weekend Hideaway

We had a wonderful weekend at the cottage, the host (Fay) is a super lady, very accommodating, friendly and welcoming. The cottage was clean, dry and very warm with a super comfortable bed. The grounds are park like with beautiful trees, we arrived late from Hokitika, Fay left the cottage light on so we could find our way, from the minute we drove down the drive we felt like we were 'home'. Cant wait to go back and spend some quality time there again soon. Our wee dog Sake absolutely loved it there, such a safe and tranquil spot for the three of us. Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jon B.

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

Quaint sunny cottage

The photos don't do this cottage justice! There is plenty of sun, plenty of shelter, beautiful surrounds and lots of space. House is well equipped and the host is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Villa Cottage Dovedale

This was the most beautiful wee cottage in a gorgeous country garden setting. The hosts (Fay and Dave) were so welcoming and friendly. Our daughter loved playing with the 2 farm dogs Pudge and Salty.

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Classic & Superb Kiwi Hospitality

Excellent hosts... appreciated the cottage setting space to unwind...just superb
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

A Little Gem

Utterly charming..everything you need..thoughtful little touches..the perfect Kiwi bach

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Country Idyll

Loved the cute cottage in gorgeous setting. Lovely bed. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Francie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful Country Retreat

I stayed at this cozy farm cottage with my daughter and her partner. They loved their roomy and comfortable bed and I was equally happy with my single bed in the lounge. We were welcomed when we returned home by Pudge. the young family dog. We ate the most gorgeous Stanly Prune Plums which we’re waiting for us on the kitchen table and ate our breakfast sitting on the porch enjoying the tranquility. Nathan enjoyed his chat with Fay while I resting, exhausted after my big day exploring the gorgeous Tasman area. We’d love to come back. It was perfect😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Quiet

In a good location. Closer to places than you think. Quiet peaceful and has a relaxing feel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020