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Escape to a peaceful retreat at this rural cottage, where you can wake up to the dawn chorus and enjoy great farm views. With a modern kitchen, spacious garden, heat pump/air conditioning and free Wi-Fi in your private setting with no close neighbours except for cows or calves.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2323 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

A Wonderful Rural Gateway

Laundry facilities, a garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and an electric kettle, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 not allowed

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Located in Coldstream, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum and Geraldine Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Geraldine Observatory and The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum. Visit our Coldstream travel guide
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Ashburton, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Ashburton Domain
    53 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
    59 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Geraldine Observatory
    59 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Lake Hood
    59 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum
    59 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Wonderful Rural Gateway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Wonderful Rural Gateway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Wonderful Rural Gateway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Wonderful Rural Gateway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Wonderful Rural Gateway located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 25 miles (40 km) of The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve and Geraldine Observatory. Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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A Wonderful Rural Gateway Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Peaceful Country Getaway

Lovely, clean compact accommodation. Peaceful farm environment close to many lical attractions. Thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Beautiful view

Very clean and comfy place to stay. The host replied promptly to any questions. It is small but very functional. Would happily stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Great spot

Lovely quiet spot. Everything you need thought of. Great to explore different part of country. Would recommend a trip to lake hood lakehouse restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

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

Serenity

What a beautiful restful spot to stay. Got to see the full moon rising above the horizon. Also love watching at the hawks flying around. Highly recommended to anyone wanting some r&r
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Fantastic!

Thank you so much, we had a fantastic time. Property was spotless and had everything we needed. Gorgeous area and lots of cool birds. Will definitely be recommending to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian P.

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

Peaceful

Great spot to get away , shower really good pressure 👌 everything you need is there ! Thanks heaps
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

andrew D.

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

hello

lovely stay in ,middle of the countryside: Nice views: q coffee pot mould have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jack S.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Impressed both me and my partner for our Anniversary Trip, amenities were abundant for the size of the building, super scenic on clear mornings (Mt Hutt, Taylor & Harper visible) making it perfect for casual or experienced photographers (especially with the amount of native Fauna flying around). Ashburton, Geraldine and Lake Hood all reachable in 25-35min depending on traffic,otherwise a great location away from everything but close enough to major towns to have a great weekend away in Mid-Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

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

Very peaceful rural hideaway

Coldstream isn't on the tourist track but that was the point, just to get away from everything in a quiet rural setting. The rhythms of the surrounding farm were very peaceful and the nearby coast was good to explore. Only 40 minutes drive to great tramping too. The cottage was small but perfectly formed - great kitchen, awesome shower pressure, cosy at night, and spotless. Some wee treats provided by the host were a nice touch. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian T.

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

Refuge

Arrived in the dark and in a downpour but bumping in couldn’t have been easier under the instructions provided. Woke up to a peaceful scene and a golden morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Diamond in the Rough

What a great place - in the middle of a farm, totally private, gorgeous cherry blossoms from every window with paddocks and mountains in the background. Spotless, comfy (double) bed, air conditioning, great TV channels, oil heater if needed as well as bathroom heater and even managed to fit in a washing machine. Above and beyond our expectations - the shampoo, conditioner, body wash were divine. Highly recommend - easy to get takeaway in Ashburton 20 minutes away if you don't want to cook.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Quiet rural property ideally suited for access to the North Side of the Rangitata River mouth

The property is sited on a farm. It is well away from an unsealed road (no traffic noise) and from the farm house. I think I may have heard a chain saw for a short while. In case you are worried there are no farmyard 'smells'. Check in and instructions on how to find the property were great. The manager replied promptly to my questions. I saw no one else, but I could have walked to the farmhouse if there was a major problem. The property is a converted shipping container, that is light, airy and was easy to warm up. The kitchen and shower were good. The view was lovely. I have no criticism what so ever. Like most of the Canterbury beaches south of Christchurch are NOT for swimming. In hindsight I should have taken my surfcaster rod.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty cool wee spot, stayed gor 1 night, the hosts were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed a couple of nights in this very peaceful spot / awesome for star gazing away from the usual light pollution / comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania A.

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

Great stay

We really liked our stay and hope to come back in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved this little place had everything we needed with spectacular views. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Great little retreat

Excellent retreat, great location, perfect for a couple looking to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Neil B.

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

Contained stay

The weather was cold and grey but the cabin was warm and cosy. It was an interesting to experience living in a shipping container
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Tranquil Respite

Nice accommodations in very quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

domo t.

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

Very Good

Very Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

Private setting in the trees

Perfect for a short stay for 1-2 people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

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

Amazing

Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikki M.

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

Bachstay

Perfect secluded getaway!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeannie n.

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

Jeannie

Great place to stay very comfortable and warm close to the beach and great bird life, thanks for the wee treats!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

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

Flying visit

On my way through the area I needed a place to stay, somewhere quiet,nd beautiful. I was impressed with the canin and tranquil surroundings. Having the bwach 2 minutes away was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024