Woodbank Park Cottages

The shower.Water surging.

The cottage is quaint and in a picturesque setting. The hosts have lovely personal touches around the accommodation that add to the appeal, really enjoyed.

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Great, location and hosts.

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The idyllic setting.

Attention to detail. The platter. And how quiet it was

Great time staying here, not our first either. Peaceful, private and well set up. BBQ and cooking facilities available and a heat pump if you can't figure out how to light a fire, which is by far the better option. You can turn up, have a yarn to Mike and relax by the fire. There are two cottages side by side, but they're arranged in such a way that they're private from each other.

The setting( so private and quiet), the little touches that made it special like the cheese platter, fresh eggs and muesli. The lovely welcome by Mike.

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The cottage was great, and Lizzy and Mike were excellent hosts.

Great location, very quiet & sunny

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Lovely park like grounds, large comfortable, warm cottage.

Spacious room, nice outlook, close to the village. Clearly a lot of thought had gone into setting it up and making it feel homely.

The two cottages are quite close together though we were the only people staying so it didn't affect us. Some extra hedging would help it feel more private. Some noise from road.

Everything. Personal touch and peace and quietness

Really nothing. It was just perfect.

Beautiful location. Really cosy, and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Lots of really thoughtful touches and super friendly throughout our stay. Thanks for making this part of our holiday wonderful!

Quiet peaceful location.

The shower head could be better

The location, cabin, and the owners were all excellent. We loved our stay and really appreciated the small extra gestures that the owners put into making the stay extra special.

It was no issue for us but if you did need internet access, just a note that there was no wifi. You'll need to rely on your mobile data if required.

The welcome was so lovely and the platter was a wonderful touch. The owners & their little dog were friendly and helpful.

Great location In beautiful setting, hosts had left a cheese platter in fridge with fresh eggs which was a lovely touch. Also cereals and jams etc were provided which we were not expecting. Fire place along with heat pump meant you were always lovely and warm.

Shower did not have sufficient barrier to stop water from going all over bathroom floor which is a bad design fault and meant you had to use your towels to mop it up. No wifi which was supper disappointing as we did not realise this.

The cottage and location were superb. Quiet and serene with beautiful outlook over farmlands and mountains. Cleanliness, warmth, facilities, comfort, amazing attention to detail, privacy, and a truly incredible platter of food goodies on arrival. The cottages are gems!

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We loved every minute of this stay. The chalets were tasteful, warm and had everything we needed

A fantastic stay. Everything was provided as well as more which was amazing. Lovely location and view. Mike was very accommodating and friendly.

A lovely little cottage with the most wonderful views of the night sky. I've never seen the milky way so clearly with my naked eye before 😊 the facilities are everything you need for a stay far away from the big smoke. The fireplace was lovely on a crisp evening, and the bed was very big and comfy 😊 we appreciated the complimentary cheeseboard in the fridge and the pool bag for use at the hot pools, very thoughtful ❤️ the sounds of the native birds made for a delightful wake up call, truly Aotearoa at its best 🐦‍⬛ I highly recommend getting up early for the sunrise over the hills, you won't regret it 🌄

We weren't aware there was no wifi until we arrived, but turns out this was stated on the booking. Upon checking the booking we found this info on a separate page you needed to click through to. Might be good to put that on the front page, although perhaps we shouldn't have just assumed. We managed fine for two nights 😊 Also didn't realise the cottage would be in such close proximity with another occupied cottage, we were very aware that there were other guests metres away so not quite as discreet as we initially thought, but these are very minor concerns, everything was fantastic 😊 (also I thought we were being invaded by sasquatch when I heard deep guttural bellowing from a nearby field, I don't know if they were deer or alpaca or something else, but they scared the heck outta me when I first heard them!) 😅

How cozy & welcoming the cottage was

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Liz & Mike had a lovely platter for us on arrival, along with milk and juice and a variety of spreads for breakfast. Muesli was also available. The fire was set and ready for us to light. Everything in the cottage was so well thought out. The location was great was a lovely rural setting. When we needed something Mike and Liz were always available. Dotti the puppy came to visit and our toddler loved petting her. We will defiantly be back to stay.

Such A peaceful getaway! Lovely warm cottage, such a homely feel with the fireplace. Instantly relaxing with the sounds of the birds. Lovely hosts, even made a platter for us to enjoy. 10/10! Would recommend :)

Great location, great hosts, great hospitality. The place has a wonderful relaxing vibe. This was stay #2 and it won't be our last. Definitely coming back when we are in the area!

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Everything, exactly as expected.

No complaints.

Lovely rural setting with Woodland feel. Super comfy bed, every amenity you could want in an accommodation. Lovely warm fireplace and great country feel but still close to Hanmer. Would definitely return!!

Such a quiet and relaxing location with very attentive hosts. Very friendly feel. Welcoming atmosphere with all little treats and amenities catered for .

A beautiful cottage with everything you could want plus a bonus visit from the host’s cute & friendly dog.

It was spot-on for the quiet weekend away we wanted

Um the snacks were delicious, is an amazing spot will def come back

Everything was great

Very quiet country location.

The location is great. The cottage is excellent for a couple who like peaceful holidays. Hosts are excellent.

We stayed 3 days only in this nice place.

Beautiful location, private with beautiful views. Clean and tidy property and great value for money. We were even treated to a surprise platter in the fridge on arrival.

Quiet spot in idyllic location

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This would rate as one of the best holiday accommodations we have ever stayed at! From the point of arrival and meeting the hosts, the high quality of the accommodation, and the wonderful welcome meat and cheese platter, it had everything for a very relaxing and comfortable stay.

Nothing. The amenities, the comfort and the hosts were fantastic!

Lovely well presented cottage with a wonderful outlook, so peaceful listening to the birdsong and watching the sheep. The friendly chickens and ‘Dotty’ the pup popped around everyday to say hello. Our hosts Mike and Lizzie provided a gorgeous tasty platter and lots of goodies in the fridge, which were very much appreciated. Thank you for a relaxing few days our 7 week tour of the South Island is almost over; only a couple of days left but we hope to be back in the near future. Jackie & John Cornell (Churt, Surrey, UK)

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Everything - great peaceful location in a well cared for homely cottage. Liz was a great host and it felt like home away from home. Loved it!

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Great spot, very peaceful and quiet. Really nice place to stay.

Only got to stay for two nights 😞

We arrived on a wet rainy Saturday afternoon & the hosts had very kindly lit the fire, so we entered a lovely warm cabin, also to our surprise they had laid out in & left in the fridge a lovely cheese & crackers plater, also some fresh eggs for cooking up for breakfast. We really enjoyed the nice quiet surroundings & the lovely cabin.

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The location was quiet, and some grocery items were provided including a cheese platter and eggs.

Beautifully presented, yummy welcome platter and cackleberry’s for breakfast were lovely touches

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The welcome platter was very nice and the cottage was in a very peaceful location. The added bonus of the heavy snow was very picturesque!!

An absolute gem, we had high expectations after reading the reviews online and must admit even those were exceeded, from the platter, pre lit fire, jumbo sized bed and amazingly quiet location. This place is a must stay. Far better than a generic hotel room. We’ll be back for sure!

Setting and cottage were wonderfully tranquil, was easy to relax here during our break away. Appreciated walking in the door to the cosy home from home touches from the warm fire, that had been lit prior to our arrival. The delicious plater, and the hosts own farm fresh eggs. We had a friendly welcome from Mike to let us know about the extra firewood, hotpool towels, etc. During our 2 night stay we had fun interactive visits from Dot the resident dog, and the chooks! All very charming. Bed was comfortable, and the bedding was beautiful. Kitchen had everything we needed, anything else can be easily bought in Hanmer's four square 5 mins away. We'd arrived with a downloaded movie on our phone, which we watched via the cottage's smart TV one evening. Free view TV available. Loved having no WIFI, nice grounding break away from it 😀

Everything was perfect. Lovely touches with farm fresh eggs and a beautiful home made platter . Beautifully warm on arrival. Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful farm stay with amazing views .

The attention to detail, beautiful space , the lovely platter when we arrived , the fire was stacked and ready to light

Nothing, the only thing was we didn’t have any bread to use with the lovely jams, spreads and eggs that you kindly left us

Beautiful cottage and wonderful location

The owners sent me a message a couple of weeks before our arrival and I only got it the day before we arrived. Booking.com issue

Quiet location and very comfortable and the extra Touches provided by the management of the facility

Lighting inside was a bit dim but ok

Peaceful and clean Had everything we needed Great value for money Great hosts lovely platter on arrival Absolutely loved it and will come again

Everything was perfect

Gorgeous super comforting cozy cottage in a peaceful location. We loved the wood burner which we cranked up on arrival as it was an unseasonably chilly night. The platter on arrival was a lovely touch and the bed was huge and comfortable. We had everything we needed including a super helpful host that even popped a load of washing through for us.

There was nothing not to like here although my partner would prefer some wifi.

Privacy and well set up cozy cottage

Quiet Loved the chickens

Fabulous place to stay, clean and cosy. Everything you need is there. A cheese platter and eggs in the fridge was awesome.

No complaints.

This was my second visit and just as amazing as I remembered. Very peaceful and love the country setting. Sitting on the deck watching the sheep, horses and chickens with a glass of wine was the perfect end to the day. Great place for a supremely comfortable and relaxing stay. As I was wanting a very relaxing break still trying to decide if the absence of Wifi was a blessing or a curse.

Everything was amazing. The location is very secluded and just beautiful and the little cottage is so homey and comfortable.

We loved that it was close to the township, but far away enough to soak up the silence. Enjoyed watching the horses from our cottage and loved the 4 o'clock chook run. A wonderful getaway to relax

Platter was amazing. Everything was well presented. The in-person arrival and departure was a nice touch.

Wish I could have taken the puppy home, other than that there’s not a thing I would change.

Welcoming touch on arrival from the hosts

Nothing much, but water couldn't retain in the shower area due to the design of the bathroom so made quite a mess after shower.

We loved our stay at this gorgeous little lodge set in farmland. Our hosts generously left us a yummy platter and freshly laid eggs.

There wasn't anything we didnt like

Such a perfect little gem 5 minutes drive from the village Super clean, private, rural, peaceful with many special touches and surprises which made us feel valued and spoilt!

Super clean, comfortable and relaxing

The setting was lovely and quiet, the wee platter on arrival was great. Daily visit from chooks was cute. Out of the hustle and bustle of township but still only 5 minutes away.

Leaving

Quiet, clean, comfortable and a nice setting.

Bed was a bit firm for us.

Very comfortable, peaceful. Beautiful views. Lovely touches of fresh farm eggs and platter on arrival and fire lit.

A delicious platter of nibbles was included and waiting in the fridge, as well as farm eggs, milk, orange juice, tea, coffee etc etc. Great shower pressure, very comfortable beds. Quiet, peaceful surroundings and beautiful scenery. Great hosts.

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What a cozy and beautiful cottage! Mike and Lizzy are very nice. We had a lovely and relaxing long weekend. I think at some point next year we want to visit again.

Excellent in every respect. Last stayed here 4 years ago and as good as last time

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