Peel Forest Cottage

  • Front of cottage
  • Close up of porch
  • Kitchen
  • Living Area
  • Dining and Living Area
  • Main Bedroom
  • Bedroom #2
  • Little Mt Peel
6
Max Guests
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom

About this Holiday House

Situated among the beautiful surrounds of Peel Forest, this cottage is the perfect retreat for a couple, family or small group. Step off the verandah onto the expansive front lawn of the section, boasting 150 year old kahikateas, totara and matai trees, and enjoy the stunning backdrop of the native podocarp forest. The cottage consists of an open plan lounge and dining room leading out onto the verandah accompanied by a kitchen containing all the necessary appliances. With three bedrooms, the cottage can sleep up to 6 people. The location possesses an abundance of activities. Immerse yourself in the natural environs by walking one of the many bush tracks or trekking to the top of Mt Peel to experience a view of the Canterbury Plains. For those seeking adventure activities, there’s white water rafting and kayaking on the Rangitata’s rapids, a river also renowned for its world class trout fishing. The Peel Forest Cafe and General Store is located nearby and the town of Geraldine is worth a visit to check out its impressive craft shops, winery and cheese delicatessens, supermarket and chemist - only a 20min drive away. Peel Forest is situated approximately 150kms (1.75 hour drive) south of Christchurch. Minimum stay 2 nights. Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Please provide a residential address on confirmation of booking.

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen not provided
Linen not provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Kitchen
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: TV
TV
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding

Bed layout

1 Double(s), 4 Single(s)

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
42 total reviews

Lynda J
A great typical basic clean & tidy kiwi crib to stay at. It's very private & surrounded by bush. The all-day birdsong was beautiful. The fireplace was awesome (yes - needed even in the summer!). This was a fabulous base from which to do numerous bush walks. Communication from the owner was fabulous - prompt with clear directions & instructions etc.
Harriet English
Third time here. We love the seclusion and bird song. This bach is a lovely traditional bach with a great fire and a real NZ feel.
Catherine Boyd
Beautiful quiet house - very relaxing great reserve just down the road, with amazing forest giants to see. .
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Availability

  • 21 Jan – 22 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 04 Feb – 06 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 12 Feb – 13 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 23 Mar – 25 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 02 Apr – 06 Apr 2026 Unavailable
  • 04 Jun – 30 Aug 2026 Unavailable

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
All year$140 / Night for 4 guests$202 Nights
All year
$140 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
$20 per extra person, per night.

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