A sunny, designer, iconically-Kiwi cottage/boutique home/unique bach set amidst 7 acres of glorious Nelson lifestyle with tree-hut, playground with trampoline, hand-feedable sheep, chickens, organic orchards. 3min drive Mapua seaside village with cafes, wharf, beaches, shops or 15 min cycle away. Very close to wineries, galleries, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park. Babysitter list available - dine out at the Wharf cafes at Mapua, knowing that the kids are tucked up safely in bed 4 minutes away. Corru Gate Cottage has a classy compact designer kitchen with a brand new oven and ceramic cooktop, a zany bathroom featuring corrugated iron (bath with shower over), an open-plan lounge/dining area, quality furniture (including great beds), superb wool insulation, iconic corrugated iron, railway sleepers and the cottage even has a section of the old Nelson railway track! Corru Gate Cottage celebrates local/NZ art, flax weaving, pottery and heritage and has French doors opening onto a sun-drenched deck and designer garden with a claw foot instant hot water outdoor bath on a large deck under the stars. Please note the bedroom configuration at Corru Gate Cottage - the main room has a super-king bed, the second bedroom has a king bed which can be split into 2 singles if you request this in advance, and the 3rd bedroom has a queen bed and is the 'posh loft' - a cool mezzanine area with a low-ceiling and accessed via a vertical steel ladder - suitable for older children and agile adults with a good bladder! Corru Gate Cottage is cottage sized, has one bathroom, including the loo. The cottage is perfect for couples or families of up to 4 people. It can sleep up to 6 comfortably, depending on the make-up of the group, however the amenities might be stretched for a large group. Corru Gate Cottage is focused around sustainability with open spaces, flax, birdlife and native trees. Grab a lemon from the spray-free orchard for your G&T, or enjoy a delicious grapefruit for breakfast. Set in cycling heaven amongst quiet country roads winding through olive groves and vineyards, Corru Gate Cottage has ample room for cycles. A feeder route to The Great Taste Trail is right at the bottom of this farmlet. Catch the cycle ferry to Rabbit Island. It’s a 15 minute ride to Mapua seaside village with its cafes, artisans, beaches and inlet backdropped with mountains. You might like to check out the larger Copper Gate eco House (see listing #48312) - our wow-factor ultra-modern 4 bdrm eco home with great farm and valley views celebrating heritage domestic life and themed in copper and NZ art. Copper Gate features Douglas Fir, low VOCs, extra thick walls packed with wool insulation, passive solar design, LEDs, modern appliances, all powered by grid-tied solar generation photovoltaics. Kissing Gate Escape, available via on-line search, was rated by TripAdvisor in the WORLD's top 14 most awesome glamping sites, and features a secret garden and small lake with a Settler's Cottage with a luxury bathroom and separate composting loo, plus the stunning 'Outlander' bedroom cabin. There is the ability to hire as well the nearby vintage 'Ruby' - the lovingly restored vintage caravan with a comfy Queen bed, if you have more than two in your party. Such choice - enjoy!