Burn Cottage Retreat
168 Burn Cottage Road
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Why people book this hotel
“A quiet & peaceful home away from home”
“Super comfortable bed and every we needed for a lovely stay”
“What a lovely setting relaxed environment friendly welcome and every detail thou…”
“You can tell the hosts really care for you to have the best possible stay”
“nice and quiet and comfortable and lovely location”
“Great base for vineyard tours, walking or biking trails”
“Comfy beds, warm, very well equipped kitchen, clean, quiet”
“Quiet and relaxing and set in very pretty gardens - cottage was very clean and w…”
“The breakfast was generous and delicious”
“Lovely breakfast provisions”
Overview
Set amongst beautiful gardens and a walnut grove, the adults-only Burn Cottage Retreat is just 6 minutes’ drive from Cromwell and 2 km from Lake Dunstan. Guests receive free Wi-Fi and a complimentary bowl of fresh walnuts from the grove upon arrival. Surrounded by award-winning vineyards and fruit orchards, all cottages feature kitchen facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with quality toiletries. Guests have free use of bicycles to explore the area and there is a large library of books and DVDs. You can also enjoy herbs, fruit and rhubarb from the property’s garden. Located in Central Otago, Burn Cottage Retreat is just 2 km from the Wanaka-Queenstown Highway. It is 40 minutes’ drive from Arrowtown and 60 km from Queenstown.
Traveller reviews
Nanda
couple
March 25, 2026
“Perfect stay.”
Noel and Gill were very welcoming. The cottage was in a lovely set up private and surrounded by trees. Lovely little touches like home made baking on the bench when we arrived. They have thought of every little detail.
Lynette
couple
March 22, 2026
“We had a lovely few days relaxing here. Enjoyed the walks around the heritage area on the lake.”
A quiet & peaceful home away from home .
Mike
couple
February 25, 2026
“What a gem!”
What a lovely setting relaxed environment friendly welcome and every detail thought through.
Louise
couple
January 21, 2026
“Relaxing central location surrounded by picturesque views and well appointed accommodation. Would definitely recommend a”
Beautiful gardens and homely feel
Maja
family_with_children
January 11, 2026
“Surrounded by gardens beautiful little cottage with everything you need for a relaxed holiday.”
Comfy beds, warm, very well equipped kitchen, clean, quiet. You can tell the hosts really care for you to have the best possible stay.
Lyndall
couple
October 14, 2025
We enjoyed our stay there .. nice and quiet and comfortable and lovely location .. warm hospitality
Angela
couple
October 13, 2025
“Our stay was peaceful and relaxing in amongst a beautiful garden setting.”
Andrew
couple
July 26, 2025
“Perfect Stay”
Very tranquil. Gill had thought of everything and left us to ourselves, which we like. 3 minutes from Cromwell, it felt worlds away. Super comfortable bed and every we needed for a lovely stay.
Clive
couple
May 1, 2025
“Idyllic place to unwind. Loved coming back after enjoying days out visiting the local area.”
Peaceful setting on outskirts of Cromwell. Lovely retreat. Lives up to it's name. Great base for vineyard tours, walking or biking trails. Excellent facilities with all the amenities.
Vicki
extended_group
April 20, 2025
“Absolutely fantastic accomodation. Hosts went out of their way to accommodate us. Best place to stay in Cromwell”
Jennifer
couple
March 9, 2025
“Owners were terrific hosts and made sure our stay was enjoyable.”
The breakfast was generous and delicious! The granola was full of goodness which went beautifully with the vanilla yoghurt and stewed apricots. They provided a quality coffee making machine with pods.
Brian L
extended_group
February 28, 2025
“A great stay in Cromwell -Pinot Noir Central.”
Nothing- Loved the place.
Andrew
couple
February 9, 2025
“Marisara loved feeding the sheep! Thank you”
Great host, nice location between Queenstown and wanaka
Cara
solo_traveller
February 3, 2025
“Fantastic stay at Burns Cottage Retreat, super relaxing in a lovely location. Thank you Gill & Noel!”
Roger
couple
February 3, 2025
All good
Johanna
couple
January 24, 2025
“Quiet and relaxing stay”
Quiet and relaxing and set in very pretty gardens - cottage was very clean and well equipped. Hosts very helpful and friendly.
Philippa
couple
January 9, 2025
“The Garden of Eden!”
Burn Cottage Retreat is an epic place and we enjoyed every single minute there. The garden is absolutely stunning and the cottage is beautiful and soooooo clean. It is equiped with all you need! Never seen such neat drawers in my entire life :). Gill and Noel are lovely and kind hosts. They put all their heart, soul and hard work into this epic place to share it with travellers like us. We feel blessed that we had the opportunity to stay there for a few days. We where spoilt every day with treats from Gill's kitchen, which we really enjoyed. I want to thank Gill once again for helping and assisting me in a medical issue while I was there. It is much appreciated. Definately the most beautiful place we stay at in NZ!
Jimmy
couple
December 31, 2024
“Perfect romantic cottage getaway”
Lovely location, cottage perfect for a getaway for a few days or longer for activities around Queenstown and Wanaka. Noel & Gill were fantastic hosts.
Susan
couple
December 14, 2024
“Restful and relaxing”
It was all perfect. The unit was exceptionally clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed. A very relaxing location. The bed was comfortable, and the garden surroundings were restful.
Jacqueline
couple
May 26, 2024
“Excellent cottage and central for many activities.”
Spacious. Well set up. Lovely breakfast provisions.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Cycling, Massage, Hiking, Water park, Beauty Services, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, WiFi available in all areas, Adult only
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Private check-in/check-out
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Hotel Policies
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