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

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Upper Moutere, Tasman
  • Kahurangi Estate
    15 min drive
  • Neudorf
    42 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    59 min drive
  • Nelson (NSN)
    51 min drive

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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.

Situated in the tranquil Dovedale valley on a property steeped in history, this cottage offers visitors a unique getaway destination - a chance to relax and unwind in the old wooden rocker on the verandah, entertained by birds and the hum of bees, in well kept park like grounds, with a ponding feature incorporating a natural stream separating the cottage from the owners "Villa".
Upper Moutere village is only a 15 minute drive away for stores, cafe, takeaways the local pub, tennis courts, gym,
10km from the Motueka river which offers great fishing, swimming, rafting, etc. with both Kaiteriteri and Tahunanui beaches within a 40 min drive. Nelson lakes and Rainbow ski field in one direction, Takaka, Golden Bay the other, Mt Arthur and the tablelands in another, all are near enough for a great day out.
Art and craft galleries, wineries and cafes, golf links, horseriding, cycle trails, whatever the interest, there is something near by for everybody.
Special conditions:
Dogs are allowed by negotiation.
As we are a working farmlet, they may need to be restrained, and we ask that they be kept outside. There is good verandah weather protection.
Tariff for dogs is $20.00 per night per animal.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); Dogs (Optional, NZ$20.00 per night);
Features at this cottage include a gym. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 29.9 miles (48.1 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 10.3 miles (16.6 km) from Kahurangi Estate
Quaint character cottage on working farmlet, Running Sheep & Beef. offers its guests a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Dovedale cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

FayM9795

Languages

English

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

  • 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
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Marek L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Wayne, Rancho Santa Fe

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Great holiday
Easy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
A Little Gem
Utterly charming..everything you need..thoughtful little touches..the perfect Kiwi bach

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Idyll
Loved the cute cottage in gorgeous setting. Lovely bed. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Francie R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing cottage stay
This place was amazing. We really loved it here. The cottage is beautiful, the owners are friendly and helpful, and there is plenty of space for kids to play. We loved the rural setting - perfect to unwind and relax. The kids loved seeing the farm animals and playing with the dog. Loved it. Would definitely recommend it and plan on returning.

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
100 year old Cottage
Beautiful location, old world charm, quaint character cottage perfect for a break from the city. Nature all around, an orchard out the front door, views of mountains from the bed. Pot belly perfect for the cold evenings. Everything in the house that we needed. Hosts very friendly and non-intrusive.