About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Fern Cottage Escape in Nelson offers a holiday home with a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and a balcony. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a hot tub, electric vehicle charging station, and family rooms. Free on-site private parking is available. A continental breakfast is served daily. Convenient Location: Located 8.1 mi from Nelson Airport, the holiday home is near Trafalgar Park (4.3 mi) and Christ Church Cathedral (5 mi). Highly rated for its scenic location and comfortable rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joe
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful property in a beautiful location. The fresh bread and fruit was wonderful and the house was clean and comfortable. Loved the privacy and serene spot. Was also great value for money - overall 10/10
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Extremely well appointed, clean cabin with small touches that added to the comfort. The bedding was very comfortable and the surroundings were tranquil.
  • Belinda
    Australia Australia
    This place is absolutely amazing, all the little touches made it feel very special, the fresh bread and all the extras were exceptional... And the outdoor bath tub, wow!! Just wow... We will be back again for sure
  • Jodi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An absolutely amazing location, nice and private and very peaceful! Amazing friendly hosts who were very accommodating to ensure we enjoyed ourselves and got the best out of our stay. I would absolutely love to stay here again and highly recommend...
  • Oxana
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Absolutely loved our stay at Fern Cottage Escape! From the moment we arrived, it felt like home. As a frequent traveler, I was genuinely impressed by the exceptional hospitality of Beryl and Howard — their attention to detail is truly...
  • Elaine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The atmosphere was so peaceful. The sheep and alpacas were lovely and we appreciated the Tui and Piwakaka visiting and keeping us company. It was a perfect setting for us to relax. The location is also handy for day trips around the region or to...
  • Crystal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was beautiful and had alpacas and sheep in the garden every morning. The garden is full of bird song absolutely beautiful sea sunset view. The night sky was out standing from this property
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    The location was gorgeous! Beryl had provided every extra you could imagine! Homemade bread included!! Amazing! So nice to just walk in and settle down in beautiful comfort!! We didn’t want to leave!!
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The most chilled place we have ever stayed in. Beautiful views.
  • Mary-anne
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful clean, spacious & comfortable cabin in lovely quiet location. Generous breakfast supplies. Lovely host. Enjoyed visits from sheep & alpaca family.

Hosted by Beryl

9.9
Host Review Score
Beryl
This understated & perfectly positioned cottage is an ideal intimate couples getaway. A peaceful and tranquil rural setting whilst only a 10 minute drive to downtown Nelson's shopping and dining. Surrounded by forested hills with abundant bird life, there are views of The Tasman Bay, The Boulder Bank, Nelson Port and the Mount Arthur Ranges. You can find glow worms just a 2 - 3 minute walk from the cottage along the private driveway.
Nelson has been my home since 2012. I live on 25 ha native bush setting with my husband and 3 children. Some of my favourite things to do are walking, yoga, biking, cooking and spending time with friends. I love to travel and enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. Before moving to New Zealand, I spent 25 years living in the Middle East and this is where I met my husband . Everyday I feel blessed and grateful for this wonderful place I call home. I hope you will also enjoy it here. We live locally and are happy to assist you throughout your stay.
There is a Pizza Cart, Coffee Cart, Fish 'n' Chip shop, Four Square supermarket and children's play ground with walks. It is a main area for Windsurfing and you can launch a trailer sailer boat or jet skis from this area also.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Fern Cottage Escape takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $116. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 24
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fern Cottage Escape of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.