Title: Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges Cottage in Gimmerburn with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges ![Exterior - Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges (Gimmerburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/95346949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges (Gimmerburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/6337e4b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges (Gimmerburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/w1536h2047x0y0-68f74d21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges (Gimmerburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/88a2f59d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges (Gimmerburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/5739f982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the Maniototo countryside at Grans Cottage, where majestic mountain views and starry skies await. Unwind by the fire in the lounge with a good book, or enjoy long lazy breakfasts in the kitchen equipped with a Nespresso machine. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges The perfect cottage to get away from it all, switch off and live slow. Surrounded by farmland with majestic views of the mountain ranges while you take in the big sky the Maniototo is famous for. A great base for local fishing or mountain biking, or to reconnect and enjoy the company of friends and family. Two bedrooms, one king bed and two king singles are made with high quality linens and wool blankets. The newly renovated bathroom features Burlington amenities. The lounge is a lovely place to curl up by the fire and read some of the many books or magazines on offer. The kitchen has everything you might need, including a Nespresso machine and an antique table, perfect for long lazy breakfasts. The large lawn area is perfect for a game or for watching from the sunny verandah. Grans Cottage has been in our family for 5 generations, it’s a special spot that we enjoy sharing with the guests who visit. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113900000/113899915/a14753b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lismore farm house. 4 bedroom farm house between ranfurly and naseby Ranfurly - 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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 ## About the area Gimmerburn is home to this cottage. John Thomson Monument and Hayes Engineering Works are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maniototo Golf Course and Naseby Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Naseby Indoor Curling Rink or Naseby Ice Luge. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Therese M. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious charming cottage Roomy, updated cottage that accommodated six adults easily with two sleeping on the living room floor (sorry Dan). A quiet corner of the Maniototo but not far from pubs, swimming holes, historic sites and everything needed for a summer holiday - including the hot Central sun ##### Therese M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill M. Feb 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ultimate peace We loved staying in this incredibly peaceful spot in the beautiful Māniatoto. Will be back. ##### Bill M. 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