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17 miles from Christ Church Cathedral and 17 miles from Trafalgar Park, the property offers a terrace and barbecue facilities. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a patio with mountain views, this vacation home also features a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests at The Last Straw Cottage Nelson can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at this 5-star vacation home. An indoor play area is also available at the vacation home, while guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Nelson, 15 miles from The Last Straw Cottage Nelson, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
10
High score for Brightwater
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    Australia Australia
    The Last Straw is close to Nelson, within 15minutes, but when you are there, it could be 1000 miles away, Quiet, relaxing, fantastic cottage, just a beautiful place to relax and recharge.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Incredibly charming home. This would be the perfect spot to enjoy an elegant county house and get away from everything.
  • Dan
    United States of America United States of America
    accommodations were exceptionally beautiful, comfortable and well crafted. Surrounded by bunnies, cows and the most gorgeous hills, Caroline’s impeccable hosting made us feel so happy and at home.

Area info

Amenities of The Last Straw Cottage Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Ski school
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 07:00
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 9 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 8 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 75 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Last Straw Cottage Nelson 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about The Last Straw Cottage Nelson

  • The Last Straw Cottage Nelson can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Last Straw Cottage Nelson is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Last Straw Cottage Nelson offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Badminton equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Beach

  • The Last Straw Cottage Nelson is 2.1 miles from the center of Brightwater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Last Straw Cottage Nelson has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Guests staying at The Last Straw Cottage Nelson can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Check-in at The Last Straw Cottage Nelson is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Last Straw Cottage Nelson may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.