Set among beautiful gardens and a walnut grove, the adults-only Burn Cottage Retreat is just 6 minutes’ drive from Cromwell and 1.2 mi from Lake Dunstan. Guests receive free Wi-Fi and a complimentary bowl of fresh walnuts from the grove upon arrival. Surrounded by award-winning vineyards and fruit orchards, all cottages feature kitchen facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with quality toiletries. Guests have free use of bicycles to explore the area and there is a large library of books and DVDs. You can also enjoy herbs, fruit and rhubarb from the property’s garden. Located in Central Otago, Burn Cottage Retreat is just 1.2 mi from the Wanaka-Queenstown Highway. It is 40 minutes’ drive from Arrowtown and 37 mi from Queenstown.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
10.0
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Cromwell
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  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    The special Breakfast Basket filled with local goodies was delicious and abundant. The location was so and charming! A little piece of heaven. Gill and Noel were friendly and so helpful answering questions and taking care of every detail to make...
  • Stuart
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was excellent. The hosts were welcoming and generous. Several extras including fresh fruit and baking on arrival was a special personal touch along with chocolate & Walnuts during our stay. Attention to detail was outstanding
  • Hans
    United States of America United States of America
    Super stay! This place is idyllic, very private, clean & comfortable. Even a grill of our own! The hosts were exceptionally friendly & gave us good tips about the area. Great 4 nights, would stay again.

Hosted by Gill & Noel Edwards Burn Cottage Retreat

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Gill & Noel Edwards Burn Cottage Retreat
This property was built and landscaped from a bare paddock. The gardens are an absolute oasis of beautiful gardens, lush green lawns, beautiful trees, tussocks and woodland gardens which you can see from the photographs. We designed the property for couples who appreciate the finer things in life and would like to enjoy peace and quiet and total privacy amid spectacular surroundings. Our guests appreciate the extra thought and care we have put into creating a wonderful environment and providing everything they need - a fruit orchard, a guest vegetable garden, walnut grove, DVD library and petanque court as well as mountain bikes. We invite you to come and stay - you won't be disappointed. The most frequent guest comments are: "you have thought of everything, we don't want to leave, we wish we could stay longer and we will be back." Come and see for yourself - we recommend a two night stay so you can enjoy everything we have to offer.
We are keen outdoors people who love the outdoors - this part of the world has spectacular scenery, amazing wineries and recently developed NZ rated cycle tracks ?! We love gardening and set very high standards - come and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Bike to the local cafes and restaurants, take a scenic flight with Heliview, enjoy an orchard tour at Jacksons Orchard, visit the Highlands Motorsport Park or Cromwell Heritage Precinct then have a long, lazy lunch at the wineries. Photograph the wildlife, enjoy a game of golf or go fishing. Follow the Arts and Crafts trails, hiking trails or heritage gold trails. Cycle part of the Otago Central Rail Trail or the Roxburgh Trail. The choices are endless and we can help you choose how to spend your day. Wanaka, Queenstown and Arrowtown are just a short drive away, as are the skifields.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Burn Cottage Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Burn Cottage Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Burn Cottage Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that children under 14 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Burn Cottage Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Burn Cottage Retreat

  • The prices at Burn Cottage Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Burn Cottage Retreat is 2.1 miles from the center of Cromwell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Burn Cottage Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Foot massage
    • Beauty services
    • Full-body massage
    • Back massage
    • Head massage
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Couples' massage
    • Hand massage

  • Check-in at Burn Cottage Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.