An elegant cottage provides the ideal base for exploring New Zealand. These intimate accommodations provide more privacy and genuine experiences in beautiful natural settings.
Consider several factors when searching for the ideal luxury cottage rental for your holiday, such as cancellation policies, pet guidelines and check-in/check-out times.
1. Bay of Many Coves
Few destinations capture the imagination quite like Aotearoa. From its bustling, metropolitan cities of Auckland and Wellington, with luxurious hotels offering modern comforts, to off-grid adventure among Ahuriri Valley grasslands rustling in the breeze – Aotearoa’s rugged terrain inspires imagination like no other destination can. There is something here for every traveller! Aotearoa boasts high-end retreats that perfectly match its stunning natural scenery – whether that be luxurious hotels in urban centers of Auckland and Wellington or off-grid adventure among rustling grasslands of Ahuriri Valley grasslands! Ahuriri Valley is home to off-grid adventure, offering off-grid adventure among lush grasslands of Ahuriri Valley’s rugged wilderness where high end retreats like no other.
Cottages for couples in New Zealand provide an idyllic retreat, complete with sophisticated cuisine and leisure activities that allow visitors to truly connect with nature and land. Visitors may take in breathtaking natural lightshows over an ancient volcano at Huka Lodge or admire one of New Zealand’s premier gardens from Otahuna Lodge’s suites featuring toe-claw baths and fireplaces for extra romance; each resort is designed to showcase its surroundings.
Bay of Many Coves provides guests with breathtaking natural surroundings while being easily accessible with water taxis and floatplanes departing Picton Harbour regularly. It makes an ideal spot for kayaking through sheltered bays of the Marlborough Sounds, hiking one of New Zealand’s iconic trails – Queen Charlotte Track – or simply relaxing by its shore with breathtaking lakeside views.
2. Kahutara PurePod
New Zealand provides visitors looking to get away from it all the opportunity to reconnect with nature while staying luxuriously. Each pod was built from scratch to maximize environmental sustainability; featuring sliding doors on three sides, glass floor and ceiling and expansive views of New Zealand’s natural scenery.
Kahutara PurePod, located 20 minutes inland of Kaikoura and 2.5 hours north of Christchurch, stands high above the Kahutara river with breathtaking views across Seaward Kaikoura mountain range. After parking their car securely at the farm’s parking area, guests must ford several streams before walking through wetlands to their private retreat.
Once inside, guests will discover a fully equipped luxury queen bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom as well as an outdoor barbeque on the deck. The Pod operates off grid thanks to solar panels and uses rainwater purification system with tiger worms to “clean” waste water for reuse. In addition, guests may pre-order dinner and breakfast packages made up of local fresh ingredients which will be waiting when they arrive at their Pod homestay.
Pohue pod, one of Christchurch’s newest PurePods, provides spectacular views over historic Port Levy bay with hills and rocky outcrops as its backdrop. Following a scenic drive from Christchurch, guests can relax on their deck or head up to The Acropolis for sunset viewing from its rocky outcrop.
3. St George’s by the Sea
St George’s by the Sea offers couples in Taranaki an idyllic luxury retreat for two. Nestled cliff-top on Taranaki’s rugged coastline, St George’s by the Sea provides year-round clifftop and ocean views – ideal to help ease away the strains of daily life and make this a place you won’t want to leave! Relax as you watch sunset over beaches or ocean, taking in incredible mountain vistas from Mt Taranaki. Here, all your worries can melt away effortlessly!
Private cottage rentals provide guests with privacy and personal service that rivals that found at luxury lodges across New Zealand.
New Zealand is an idyllic blend of nature, vibrant culture and friendly locals – and home to some of the best luxury accommodations worldwide. Kahutara PurePod’s five-star experience or lake-side cottages in Marlborough provide unique stays that go above and beyond what might be found at hotels or resorts.
An unforgettable New Zealand adventure awaits those staying at a luxury lodge, whether that means taking in Mt Cook, exploring Taupo’s historic pa (fortified villages) or participating in foraging tours led by Maori locals – making your stay truly memorable and becoming even more popular post-Covid.
4. Snug
New Zealand is well-renowned as an idyllic nature lover’s destination. Couples looking for an unforgettable romantic getaway should consider staying in a cottage on North Island for an unforgettable stay – these cottages provide luxurious accommodations while giving visitors an opportunity to reconnect with nature while creating memories together.
Plan ahead if you wish to visit this enchanting spot; your efforts will certainly pay off! Snug Harbor Resort was initially home for sea captain Thomas Melville (relative of Herman Melville of Moby Dick fame), located on 357 acres with stunning beachfront, tennis courts, botanical gardens and exquisite cuisine – not forgetting its history dating back to when Thomas Melville lived here as captain!
On this property are various huts with one bedroom suitable for two to a seven-bedroom cottage equipped with its own pool and hot tub. Each of the huts are fitted with state-of-the-art kitchens, bathrooms and entertainment systems; you may even opt to request butler service!
These cottages, located in Grampound, are within walking distance to Eden Project and Trelissick Garden as well as Newquay train station. Each unit provides free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station – some units even feature double whirlpool tubs! December through March is when most visitors take advantage of Cornwall’s warmest temperatures to visit this beautiful country.