• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
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Boasting mountain views, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers accommodations in Saint Arnaud. Featuring a patio, the accommodations comes with a dining area and seating area with a flat-screen TV. All units have a kitchen equipped with an oven and microwave. A toaster and kettle are also provided. Bed linen and towels are provided. Tophouse Mountainview Cottages is 19 mi from Rainbow Ski Area, while Lake Rotoiti is 4.3 mi away. Popular activities in the surrounding areas include hiking, fishing and kayaking.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
3 bunk beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Saint Arnaud
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  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    Clint and Helen run a top notch operation. The family style meal was really cool!
  • Heidi
    United States of America United States of America
    Thoughtfully designed & perfectly situated 2-bedroom units with spectacular views in every direction (including starry night skies)! We were enchanted by the historic main hotel, enjoyed walks around the property & up the country road, and would...
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    Andreas
    Germany Germany
    The Tophouse was rather far away from other cities. Hence it was very peaceful. Also it offered the option for stargazing since there were no lights around.

Hosted by Helen & Clint Brough

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Helen & Clint Brough
Tophouse is a beautiful Historical Cob hotel (Guest House) built in 1887. and steeped in history. The Mountainview Cottages are situated behind the Cob Guesthouse on the same property. They face the mountains and get a magnificent view. They stand alone , Cottage 1 & 3 face a different way to Cottage 2 & 4 so they have privacy. Please come to the Reception at the Tophouse Guesthouse on arrival for payment and we will show you to your cottage. Tophouse is located at the top of 4 valleys and is elevated off the main road, 7Km from the Alpine Village of Saint Arnaud. Tophouse rests between mountains & affords beautiful views The property also has a Restaurant for dinning and the smallest bar in NZ. Bookings essential. There is free WIFI in the cottages.
We are 7km from the Alpine Village of Saint Arnaud on the shores of Lake Rotoiti, located there is the Visitors Centre run by The Department of Conservation which will guide you to all the great activities available in the Nelson Lakes National Park: Tramping, Hiking, Mountain biking, Fishing, Skiing, Kayaking, 4WDriving. Saint Arnaud is a beautiful area to walk around, lots of little tracks in the native bush, listen to the native birds. There is a grocery store and petrol Station in the village. Take the water taxi up the lake and walk back is a option to see beautiful Lake Rotoiti or just look at the giant eels under the jetty. Whatever the weather this Alpine Mountain area and Lake will capture you. The Rainbow ski field is about 1/2hour from Tophouse to the bottom of the ski field ,we are the closest accommodation to the ski field .
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Tophouse restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Tophouse Mountainview Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Playground
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 20 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 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that guests need to check-in at Tophouse Historical Inn, located at 68 Tophouse Road.

Please inform Tophouse Mountainview Cottages 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Tophouse Mountainview Cottages

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages is 3.7 miles from the center of Saint Arnaud. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages on this page.

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts

  • Check-in at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages has 1 restaurant:

    • Tophouse restaurant

  • The prices at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests

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

  • Tophouse Mountainview Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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