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Outdoor dining
Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
TV
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Geraldine, Canterbury
  • Geraldine Observatory
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Woodbury

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Woodbury cottage, you'll find Geraldine Observatory and Geraldine Historical Society Museum. Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve and Pleasant Valley Daffodils are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Geraldine Observatory - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Vintage Car & Machinery Museum - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Peel Forest Park - 26 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barker's of Geraldine Foodstore & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Geraldine Orchard Farmshop & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mundell's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Berry Barn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Cottage

Come and stay at our newly renovated garden cottage in the picturesque village of Woodbury. Our cottage is quiet, secluded and part way down our half acre garden. Here you can sit out on the verandah and enjoy the trees, planted areas and the birdlife. Continental breakfast is included.

Property manager

Mary and Jim

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Garden Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noel and Jenni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
We loved our stay here, for lots of reasons- helpfulness of hosts, beautiful garden, very clean cottage, great location for bike rides, walks, proximity to Geraldine. Very very good indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden and relaxing Gem
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Space
Did a quick overnight on our way to Christchurch from Queenstown. Space was perfect! Had everything we needed, beautiful gardens and easily accessible. So much nicer than a hotel and very comfortable. Left us breakfast in the fridge, that was greatly appreciated after eating out for so many days.Fabulous hosts and highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay. Quiet and restful. Excellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countrylife
Lovely garden setting, comfortable and warm lodgings and friendlyhelpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and comfortable
Lovely cottage, clean, well equipped, modern and thoughtfully and tastefully furnished. Nice breakfast, lovely garden to wander around in. Hosts are welcoming and helpful. The fire kept us comfy and warm on the cold July nights. There are extra heaters for when the fire is not going. Bed is comfortable and warm too. We had a lovely relaxing time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Superb
Absolutely fantastic property with the most accomodating hosts. As a travel agent I deal with all accomodation styles and hosts right across the board and I simply cannot fault this booking at all. We will certainly be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little cottage in amazing garden. Great shower and very efficient wood burner. Lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Serene and Peaceful Retreat
This is a special place settled in a lovely garden with trees and birds in abundance. The cottage is homely; warm on a cold day and fitted out comfortably with everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable visit. Mary and Jim are welcoming, gracious and interesting hosts. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodbury, near Geraldine.
Very peaceful sitting in the garden and Geraldine just down the road. The accommodation was clean, tidy and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
David
Perfect hosts, wonderful homely cottage with a fire, comfy bed, high pressure shower, and yummy continental breakfast. The trees, gardens, and birds provided visual and audial relaxation. Absolutely superb experience and now in our top three short term accommodation experiences. Thanks Jim and Mary for a rejuvenating stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Acklington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim was very welcoming to their well equipped bach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mj V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing cottage
It was a 10 out off 10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
This was delightful to stay at. Hosts Jim & Mary could not be more helpful Lovely garden setting The cottage was very nice and the bonus was the wood burner which in the evening was needed. Would we stay again. Yes if we were passing thru that area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Such a lovely place to stay - the garden drew us to the place originally and it was such a peaceful oasis. The accommodation was great. Thanks Mary and Jim for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
Small but homely and cosy. Beautiful garden to spend time in. Kind hosts. Would like to spend longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hosts
Jim and Mary are wonderful hosts. The cottage was very clean and is well laid out and had everything we needed. Whilst other heaters were there, we lit the wood burner, so we were very cosy and warm. Great location and handy for the local cafe in Woodbury and Geraldine not too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek & Lyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful setting
Lovely 2 night stay in beautiful garden setting. Woodburner fire was a bonus in August when nights are still cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Garden Cottage is a well presented and comfortable place to stay. The wood burner makes it warm and cosy in winter. We enjoyed meals in Geraldine and at the good local cafe in Woodbury.....but could also self cater using the kitchen. There are beautiful stained glass windows in the St Thomas Church in the village. It was a joy to watch the birds feeding in the spacious garden. The hosts were very welcoming and I am sure we will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodbury
We could not have wished for anything more. A peaceful beautiful garden setting. The cottage was really great, thoughtful compact design that provided what we wanted. Lovely wood burner ensured we were cosy, and other facilities enhanced our stay. Loved the butlers sink and mini one in bathroom. Great shower. Our hosts were very thoughtful easy to talk to and checked we had all we needed. We would definitely come again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Mankato, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing facilities, hosts and breakfasts
Barbara and her husband are wonderful host who make you feel right at home. (Amazing hosts). The home, rooms and gardens are beautiful. Wonderful hot tub, alpacas and Fergus the sweetest sheepdog. We traveled New Zealand for over 2 months and this was one our favorite stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delighttful experience
Charming property, great location; very welcoming and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The owners were extremely kind helpful and informative. The stay was delightful
Would come back in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dwaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodbury
The property and location were excellent I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023