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Waterwheel Cottage

3.5 stars out of 5
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Star ratings are based on amenities, guest ratings, and room size, among other factors.

Tasman, Nelson, New Zealand

Highlights

Sparkling clean
Top Value
Excellent room comfort & quality

Excellent room comfort & quality

Guests have rated this property 9.7/10 on room comfort and quality

Excellent room comfort & quality
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Garden
Space & Rooms
Entire House
(Room size: 80 m²/861 ft²)
1 bedroom/studio
1 bathroom
Kitchen
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bathroom and toiletries
Bathtub, Cleaning products, Hair dryer, Private bathroom, Shower, Toiletries, Towels
Kitchen
Cook for yourself
Dining table, Fruits/snacks, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Garden

Non-smoking rooms

Invoice provided

English

Internet services

About us

Conveniently situated in the Tasman part of Nelson, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. This 5-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.
Service 9.8
Cleanliness 9.6
Value for money 9.6
Location 9.3

Based on 106 verified reviews

Service

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Value for money

9.6

Location

9.3

Facilities

9.1

"Lovely little cottage with a super comfortable bed!"
"Awesome place to stay 😊"
"Will book there again."

Check-in:

14:00

Check-out:

until 11:00
See map

9.3Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Tahunanui Beach
15.3 km
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
16.4 km
Broadgreen Historic House
16.6 km
Nelson Provincial Museum
19.1 km
Christ Church Cathedral
19.2 km
Closest landmarks
Ruby Bay Lookout
1.7 km
Tasman Motor Camp
1.8 km
McKee Memorial Scenic Reserve
2.0 km
Ruby Bay
2.4 km
Chaytor Reserve
2.8 km

Good to know

Value for money9.6
Location rating9.3
Nearest airportNelson Airport (NSN)
Distance to airport15.7 km

Rooms available at Waterwheel Cottage

Room photos and details
Holiday Home
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  • Room size: 80 m²/861 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

Waterwheel Cottage has car park free of charge for all guest visitors traveling with a car. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

While residing at Waterwheel Cottage, take delight in your morning or evening stroll at close by park such as Chaytor Reserve.

Waterwheel Cottage only allows guests that are above 18 years old to reside at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the family/child friendly filter for more choices.

70.0% of our verified guest testimonials have given a positive review and comments about this property's beds. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Waterwheel Cottage down in the review section.

75.0% of our past customer evaluations have given an optimistic review and comments about this property's food. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Waterwheel Cottage down in the review.

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Waterwheel Cottage an average rating of 10.0. You can look up more comprehensive customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may inquire about early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Customers checking in or out before or after the specified time frame may be charged an additional fee.

The closest airport to Waterwheel Cottage is Nelson Airport, 16.0 km away.

More about Waterwheel Cottage

More about Waterwheel Cottage

Situated 34 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Waterwheel Cottage features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 35 km from Trafalgar Park. This holiday home with garden views has carpeted floor, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath, shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Nelson Airport is 32 km from the property.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional9.1

Facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
Comforts
  • Heater
  • Linens
  • Private entrance
Bathroom and toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
Safety and security features
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector
Getting around
  • Free parking

Location

87 Awa Awa Road, Ruby Bay, Upper Moutere 73, Tasman, Nelson, New Zealand, 7173

Exceptional9.3

Location

Airports
  • Nelson Airport (NSN)
    15.7 km
  • Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
    74.3 km
Public transportation
  • Wakefield Quay Station
    19.8 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Mapua Pharmacy
    3.9 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Tahunanui Beach
    15.3 km
  • World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
    16.4 km
  • Broadgreen Historic House
    16.6 km
  • Nelson Provincial Museum
    19.1 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    19.2 km
  • Nelson Farmers' Market
    19.3 km
  • Queen's Gardens
    19.3 km
  • Suter
    19.6 km
  • Centre of New Zealand
    19.9 km
  • Founders Park
    20.0 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Ruby Bay Lookout
    1.7 km
  • Tasman Motor Camp
    1.8 km
  • McKee Memorial Scenic Reserve
    2.0 km
  • Ruby Bay
    2.4 km
  • Chaytor Reserve
    2.8 km
  • Jester House Cafe and Tame Eels
    3.5 km
  • Tasman Golf Club
    3.6 km
  • Mapua Reserve
    3.8 km
  • Mapua Pharmacy
    3.9 km
  • Spencer Hill Estate Winery
    4.3 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

INTERNET WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. PARKING Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). PETS Pets are not allowed. CHILDREN AND EXTRA BED POLICY Children are not allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out until: 11:00

Property announcements

Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host

Reviews of Waterwheel Cottage from real guests

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9.5

Exceptional

From 9 reviews

  • Service score 9.8 out of 10 and is a high score in Nelson
    Service9.8
  • Cleanliness score 9.6 out of 10 and is a high score in Nelson
    Cleanliness9.6
  • Value for money score 9.6 out of 10 and is a high score in Nelson
    Value for money9.6
  • Location score 9.3 out of 10 and is a high score in Nelson
    Location9.3
  • Facilities score 9.1 out of 10 and is a high score in Nelson
    Facilities9.1
High score for Nelson

Rating

9+ Exceptional (4)
8-9 Excellent (1)
7-8 Very Good (0)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (0)
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Showing 5 verified guest comments
  1. 10.0
    Exceptional
    Hollie from New Zealand
    Couple
    Holiday Home
    Stayed 1 night in March 2023

    “Exceptional”

    Lovely little cottage with a super comfortable bed! Definitely value for money

    Reviewed March 29, 2023
  2. 10.0
    Exceptional
    Andrea from New Zealand
    Couple
    Holiday Home
    Stayed 1 night in December 2022

    “Exceptional”

    Awesome place to stay 😊

    Reviewed December 19, 2022
  3. 9.6
    Exceptional
    Neal from New Zealand
    Couple
    Holiday Home
    Stayed 1 night in October 2022

    “Exceptional”

    Lovely grounds. Very hospitable hosts. Will book there again.

    Reviewed October 16, 2022
  4. 8.4
    Excellent
    peter from Taiwan
    Couple
    Holiday Home
    Stayed 1 night in April 2016

    “Good farm”

    Very quiet home stay. The owner is very kind and hospitable. I love it!

    Reviewed May 13, 2016
  5. 10.0
    Exceptional
    Murray from New Zealand
    Couple
    Holiday Home
    Stayed 1 night in October 2023

    “Exceptional”

    The gardens were beautiful so much to look at an the cottage was so comfortable and welcoming

    Reviewed November 01, 2023

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