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
39 total reviews

Kaptein Veronica
The location is great but we found the house to be musty and dark as it is closed up most of the time and surrounded by mature trees so doesn't get much natural light. It was basic (as described online) which is honest and as clean as could be expected of a house this age but we didn't enjoy it I'm afraid.
Response from Owner
We are so disappointed in this guest's comments. Please ignore this factually incorrect review. Other reviews are far more accurate.
Megan
A lovely wee bach, super quaint, tidy, comfortable, and well provisioned.
Natasha Panfilow
Great location to explore Peel Forest. Bach has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Once we got the fire roaring it warmed up the place nicely as was cold on arrival inside and out! we had snow on the ground on our first morning & for the rest of our stay the weather was on our side to do walking tracks & explore the area. Would definitely stay again! Thank you :)
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Availability

  • 05 Dec – 06 Dec 2025 Unavailable
  • 12 Dec – 14 Jan 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.