[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Wonderful Rural Gateway Cottage in Coldstream with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75740000/75737900/75737895/2183da97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75740000/75737900/75737895/c28de1f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75740000/75737900/75737895/3bd1a428.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75740000/75737900/75737895/1431ff15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75740000/75737900/75737895/b983d724.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a peaceful retreat at this rural cottage, where you can wake up to the dawn chorus and enjoy great farm views. With a modern kitchen, spacious garden, heat pump/air conditioning and free Wi-Fi in your private setting with no close neighbours except for cows or calves. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2323 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Wonderful Rural Gateway Located 25 mins south-east of Ashburton, 90 mins from Christchurch. Wake up to the dawn chorus, practise yoga outdoors, or sip your morning cuppa while enjoying great farm views - wonderful ways to start your day. Enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed day on the deck looking out across the farm. On a clear day, Mount Peel, Mount Somers and Mount Hutt can be seen from your front doorstep. We are well away from cities and towns, so you will enjoy stunning clear Canterbury night skies devoid of light pollution. Our tiny cottage is modern and comfortable, is double glazed and insulated, and includes a kitchen, spacious garden, heat pump/air conditioning, gas hot water, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, television, and free Wi-Fi. Bring your own food and drink and enjoy cooking in the cottage. There is plenty of room to park a camper or a car. Locale It is 5 mins drive from the cottage to the beach. The ocean is unsuitable for swimming due to undertows, but fishing is reasonably good. You may be lucky enough to see the hector’s dolphins. If you encounter fur seals, it’s important to stay back and give them space. The property is close to the Rangitata River mouth, one of the most fished rivers in the Central South Island Region. It is 25-40 mins to Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Orari Gorge Track, Kakahu Track and Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve. Guest Access Your cottage is located up a farm lane in a private setting with your own garden and no close neighbours, except for cows or calves. Please be aware that this is a working farm, so look out for hazards such as trucks, tractors, electrified fence wire, livestock etc. If you have footwear you have worn on a farm, please disinfect it to prevent the spread of disease. The Drift Inn restaurant is 18km away. Hinds Bar and Restaurant is 16km away. There are cafes at Hinds and Rangitata, and a small convenience store at Hinds. The Space Birds love our place. We have native birds like fantails, pied stilts and pukeko around the farm as well as songbirds, finches, and quail. You may also encounter unpopular visitors like possums, hedgehogs and hares which show up at night. Don’t worry: they won’t come and join you unless you keep your doors wide open. This would be a wonderful place for you if you are looking for a rural break and a chance to escape a stressful and restricted lifestyle during this challenging period. Contactless check-in…no need to see anyone. The cottage will be ready for your occupancy when you arrive. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the ocean ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 323 square feet ## Similar properties ![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27158600/27158569/effd5970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coldstream Estate - The Whare Coldstream - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $249 CA $286 total includes taxes & fees Oct 11 - Oct 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=27158569&PinnedHotelID=27158569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.145733,171.56718&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:villG%7Bedv_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40Y%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBUBSBUBUDSBUDQDUBSDSDSFQDUFQFUDQFQFQFUFQHSFMHQFQHQHOHQHOHQHOJMHOJOJMHOJMJMJMJOLKJKJKLKJKLMLKLKJGLILKLGLINGLILILENGLELGNGLENENCLENELANCNANGL%3FNANCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%40N%3FLFN%40NBN%40LDNDNBLDLDNFNFLDLFLDNHLHLFLHLFLHLJLFLJJJLLLJJJLJJJJJJNJJJNJLJNJLHNJNHLHNHPJNHPHNFPHPFPHLFRFPHTFPFPDPFTDPFPDTDRDRDRDTBPDTBRBTBTBRBTBTBT%40R%40T%40TBR%3FT%40T%40R%3FX%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FVARAT%3FTCTARATARCTCTCTCRCTCTCRETCPETETEPERETGPEPGTEPGPGRIRGPGRILGRINGRILIPKNIPINILKNINKNKLKNKLKJKNKJKJMJKJMJMLKJMJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFOHMDMFMFODOFMDMDOBODMDO%40OBOBMDO%3FO%40MBO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCOAM%3FOEOCOCMAOEMEOCOEMEOGMEMGOGMEMIMGOIMGMIMKMGKIMKMKMMKKMKKKKKMKKOKOKIKOIMKOKOIOKMIOIQIOIQIMISGOISGMISGQGSGSGQEQGUGQESGSESEQCUEUEQCUESCUCUCSCUCUAUASCUASAUAUAU%3FSAW%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eKkYL0YpSEi48kK8qzlog372Pkg=) Ashburton, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Ashburton Domain - 55 min drive - 43.1 km - Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 60 min drive - 53.7 km - Geraldine Observatory - 60 min drive - 53.7 km #### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 65 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Wonderful Rural Gateway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at A Wonderful Rural Gateway? > As of Oct 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Wonderful Rural Gateway on Oct 18, 2025 start from CA $104.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Coldstream-Hotels-A-Wonderful-Rural-Gateway.h75737895.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at A Wonderful Rural Gateway? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Wonderful Rural Gateway? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A Wonderful Rural Gateway located? > Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 25 mi (40 km) of The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, and Geraldine Observatory. Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Wonderful Rural Gateway Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 34 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Neil B. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Contained stay The weather was cold and grey but the cabin was warm and cosy. It was an interesting to experience living in a shipping container ##### Neil B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane Sep 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Absolutely loved this little place had everything we needed with spectacular views. Would definitely stay again. ##### Shane Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry P. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Will be back ##### Barry P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. May 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil Respite Nice accommodations in very quiet setting. ##### David W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian P. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Great spot to get away , shower really good pressure 👌 everything you need is there ! Thanks heaps ##### Adrian P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### andrew D. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### hello lovely stay in ,middle of the countryside: Nice views: q coffee pot mould have been nice ##### andrew D. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nikki M. Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachstay Perfect secluded getaway!! ##### Nikki M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. Sep 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Country Getaway Lovely, clean compact accommodation. Peaceful farm environment close to many lical attractions. Thoughtful hosts. ##### Mark C. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kat L. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity What a beautiful restful spot to stay. Got to see the full moon rising above the horizon. Also love watching at the hawks flying around. Highly recommended to anyone wanting some r&r ##### Kat L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert b. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view Very clean and comfy place to stay. The host replied promptly to any questions. It is small but very functional. Would happily stay again ##### robert b. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica D. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Thank you so much, we had a fantastic time. Property was spotless and had everything we needed. Gorgeous area and lots of cool birds. Will definitely be recommending to friends! ##### Jessica D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave M. Nov 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Lovely quiet spot. Everything you need thought of. Great to explore different part of country. Would recommend a trip to lake hood lakehouse restaurant. ##### Dave M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony J. Mar 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Flying visit On my way through the area I needed a place to stay, somewhere quiet,nd beautiful. I was impressed with the canin and tranquil surroundings. Having the bwach 2 minutes away was perfect! ##### Tony J. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeannie n., Rolleston May 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jeannie Great place to stay very comfortable and warm close to the beach and great bird life, thanks for the wee treats! ##### jeannie n. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pip H. Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Awesome wee place to stay, just prefect for a get away with my husband. Highly recommend and will go back again. Thanks so much ##### Pip H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Nice quite place ##### Robert H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James W. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Peaceful couple of nights. Recommended ##### James W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene S. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Coldstream was hot We enjoyed stay very much it was quiet and peaceful nobody bothered us,it suited us,but it might not suit everyone. It was just right for use. ##### Irene S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair C. Apr 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very peaceful rural hideaway Coldstream isn't on the tourist track but that was the point, just to get away from everything in a quiet rural setting. The rhythms of the surrounding farm were very peaceful and the nearby coast was good to explore. Only 40 minutes drive to great tramping too. The cottage was small but perfectly formed - great kitchen, awesome shower pressure, cosy at night, and spotless. Some wee treats provided by the host were a nice touch. Thanks for a great stay. ##### Alistair C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian T. Nov 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Refuge Arrived in the dark and in a downpour but bumping in couldn’t have been easier under the instructions provided. Woke up to a peaceful scene and a golden morning. ##### Sebastian T. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob Mar 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Absolute BLISS. Clean, well-furnished with a fabulous covered deck to lounge on. Large, well-maintained lawn surround gave it a “home” feeling while the rustling of the trees and the ever-present bird life added to the ambience and feeling that you truly are immersed in nature. 10/10 ##### Rob Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn M. Sep 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Diamond in the Rough What a great place - in the middle of a farm, totally private, gorgeous cherry blossoms from every window with paddocks and mountains in the background. Spotless, comfy (double) bed, air conditioning, great TV channels, oil heater if needed as well as bathroom heater and even managed to fit in a washing machine. Above and beyond our expectations - the shampoo, conditioner, body wash were divine. Highly recommend - easy to get takeaway in Ashburton 20 minutes away if you don't want to cook. ##### Carolyn M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark J. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Quiet rural property ideally suited for access to the North Side of the Rangitata River mouth The property is sited on a farm. It is well away from an unsealed road (no traffic noise) and from the farm house. I think I may have heard a chain saw for a short while. In case you are worried there are no farmyard 'smells'. Check in and instructions on how to find the property were great. The manager replied promptly to my questions. I saw no one else, but I could have walked to the farmhouse if there was a major problem. The property is a converted shipping container, that is light, airy and was easy to warm up. The kitchen and shower were good. The view was lovely. I have no criticism what so ever. Like most of the Canterbury beaches south of Christchurch are NOT for swimming. In hindsight I should have taken my surfcaster rod. ##### Mark J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania A. Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We really liked our stay and hope to come back in the near future ##### Tania A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jack S. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend Getaway Impressed both me and my partner for our Anniversary Trip, amenities were abundant for the size of the building, super scenic on clear mornings (Mt Hutt, Taylor & Harper visible) making it perfect for casual or experienced photographers (especially with the amount of native Fauna flying around). Ashburton, Geraldine and Lake Hood all reachable in 25-35min depending on traffic,otherwise a great location away from everything but close enough to major towns to have a great weekend away in Mid-Canterbury. ##### Jack S. 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