Title: Rural cottage - 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 # Rural cottage Villa in Tuamarina with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Rural cottage ![Interior - Rural cottage (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/6c78298e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rural cottage (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/9035c9ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Rural cottage (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/7dfe1007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Rural cottage (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/f013ba56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rural cottage (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/7e000000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the peaceful Marlborough countryside, Pukaka Cottage offers a spacious and welcoming retreat with a private garden and view of Pukaka Valley. Take advantage of the full kitchen, heat pump/air con, washing machine for convenience while you explore Rarangi beach or Whites Bay. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Rural cottage Pukaka Cottage is set in the peaceful Marlborough countryside, just 10minutes drive from Blenheim or 20minutes from Picton ferry. Our accomodation is spacious and welcoming with a privet garden and a view of our cut flower garden and beyond into Pukaka Valley. A king sized bed, full kitchen, heat pump /air con and washing machine will sure to please! Take a walk at Rarangi beach (2kms away) or head over the hill to the beautiful sand at Whites bay. Bringing a third person? We've got that covered with a comfortable pull out bed. We look forward to welcoming you to pukaka cottage ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112360000/112358100/112358013/e2fa8976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hawkesbury Oaks Vineyard accommodation. 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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 ### Property is also known as Pukaka Villa Rural cottage Villa Rural cottage Tuamarina Rural cottage Villa Tuamarina ## About the area Located in Tuamarina, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wairau River and Pollard Park, while ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tuamarina travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuamarina.dx6303810) [View more Villas in Tuamarina](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuamarina-Villas.d6303810-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-41.41674%2C174.00221&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y6GTVEBzmEelxXXRvD180NWIsek=) Tuamarina, Marlborough ### What's nearby - ![๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒทโš˜๐ŸŒบ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/562/53aa29e8-a56c-4d68-8057-e725cab9bcdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pollard Park 12 min drive \- 18.0 km - St Clair Winery 9 min drive \- 15.4 km - Marlborough Convention Centre 11 min drive \- 17.6 km - ASB Theatre Marlborough 11 min drive \- 17.6 km - Seymour Square 12 min drive \- 18.3 km ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - Grovetown Hotel 7 min drive - Harvest 9 min drive - Annies 7 min drive - Spring Creek Dairy & Takeaway 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Rural cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural cottage 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The property is very quiet in the country. If you donโ€™t want to be right in Blenheim it is ideal. It takes about 20 minutes to get to Blenheim. We will definitely stay there again. ##### John Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon E. Dec 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property with super hosts! The property was exactly as described, clean and tidy. The host kindly supported our needs on the trip and even put the air on so it was cool when we arrived ๐Ÿฅฐ ##### Simon E. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely property located in a beautiful rural setting ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie O. Apr 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect private spot We had a great stay here and will definitely be back again. Great if you donโ€™t want to be in Blenheim and have some beautiful scenery to look at! ##### Sophie O. 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