[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Somers holiday cottage Cottage in Mount Somers with kitchen and patio ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37911700/37911613/19783f8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37911700/37911613/9e9da821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37911700/37911613/08727bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37911700/37911613/4d0bd7a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37911700/37911613/62e1dad0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the tranquil Mt Somers village and unwind at this charming cottage. Enjoy serene views of the night sky, explore local gems like the quaint library, restaurant, tavern and jewellery shop. Discover beautiful walks along Woolshed Creek or challenge yourself on the Mt Somers Track. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Somers holiday cottage Our cosy little cottage is in the heart of the beautiful quiet Mt Somers village, with amazing views of the night sky all for free. We have a General Store, Local Garage, Quaint little Library, a Restaurant, Tavern and a Jewellery shop. Mt Somers is the gateway to the Hakatere Conservation Area which consists of Lake Clear Water, Lake Camp and Lake Heron to name just a few. We have many beautiful walks in the area such as Mt Somers Track for the intermediate to advanced trampers, and for those who want a gentle easy walk there is the Nature trail along Woolshed Creek. A short distance from Mt Somers Village is "Endoras" or Mt Sunday the capital of Rohan was built in the year 2000, where a large part of Lord of the Rings was filmed, although the buildings were removed you can still look for footprints on Endoras. On a fine day there a beautiful view to be had from the top,. For your winter enjoyment we are 35km from the famous Mt Hutt Ski field. Within 30 to 40 mins drive are the towns of Ashburton, Methven, Geraldine, and Mayfield where you will find great restaurants and cafes plus many shopping opportunities. The little town of Mayfield 12 km from Mt Somers hosts Overflow the most amazing Retro store with heaps of great antiques and collectables, vintage and antique glass, china, pottery and ceramics, furniture, kitchenware, and outside architectural and farm antiques on offer. Well worth a visit. A 20 min drive gets you to Methven with its restaurants and pubs. You can also go the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa for a relaxing soak or massage, a fantastic way to finish a day. They also have a cafe where you can purchase some delectable treats. In the winter months there is also the New Improved Stavely Ice rink for skating and curling. The Sharplin falls reserve is once again open with its new walkways and bridges well worth the trip, Special conditions: The cottage outdoor area is shared with the property owners and all guests are welcome to relax and enjoy the gardens. Deck area is not suitable for unsupervised small children. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Somers Holiday Cottage Cottage Somers Holiday Cottage Mount Somers Somers Holiday Cottage Cottage Mount Somers ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.70668%2C171.40227&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oGnr2Bkx5yjMh-cT2A8dcSE_TqM=) Mt Somers, Ashburton #### What's nearby - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 25 min drive - 35.0 km - Rakaia Gorge - 25 min drive - 37.3 km - Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 27 min drive - 39.9 km - Ashburton Domain - 51 min drive - 67.3 km - Lake Hood - 59 min drive - 65.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪Mount Somers Tavern - ‬6 min walk - ‪Stronechrubie Country Restaurant & Chalets - ‬16 min walk - ‪Topp Lodge - ‬6 min drive - ‪Staveley Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Staveley Store - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Somers holiday cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Somers holiday cottage? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Somers holiday cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Somers holiday cottage located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Staveley Historical and Geological Centre and within 20 mi (32 km) of Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Methven Golf Course. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Rakaia Gorge are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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