Title: A Wonderful Rural Gateway - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [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) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75740000/75737900/75737895/b983d724.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) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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 8 reviews CA $245 CA $282 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 - Historic Art Gallery and Museum - 55 min drive - 43.1 km - Geraldine Observatory - 60 min drive - 53.7 km - Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 60 min drive - 53.7 km - Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 61 min drive - 54.1 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 Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Wonderful Rural Gateway on Dec 8, 2025 start from CA $92.81, 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. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### 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. 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