Blue Bell Cottage. Serene luxury farmstead

Very cosy & comfortable

Maybe more cooking facilities, I.e BBQ

Everything was perfect. Such a beautiful place.

Welcome from the hosts and two gorgeous dogs.

The cottage is a haven of relaxation. Beautiful views. Such a friendly reception. The accommodation itself is spotless and has everything you could possibly need. I'd highly recommend this as a base for Abel Tasman. We'd love to return.

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Beautiful setting, comfortable apartment, very friendly hosts. Would stay again and recommend.

We had the most incredible time at this lovely cottage! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by how exceptionally well kitted-out and neatly organized everything was. It is rare to find a place that feels so effortlessly comfortable, sparkling clean, and truly relaxing all at once. You can really tell that every single decor choice was made with so much love and care—the space is just beautiful! We spent a number of mornings and evenings soaking in the stunning views from the deck, which quickly became one of our favorite spots. Our host was absolutely wonderful—so warm, kind, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay. We feel so lucky to have had the chance to experience this little slice of heaven and would love nothing more than to visit again! Thank you Caroline and Richard!

Beautiful tranquil setting close to the Abel Tasman national park. Luxurious accommodation with lots of extras and welcoming hospitable hosts. Loved it!

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Privacy. View. Decor.

I loved everything about this exceptional accommodation! Caroline and Richard have created a truly beautiful cottage. Very comfortable and equipped with everything you need. The absolute secluded location is a dream for anyone who does not shy away from the somewhat adventurous journey on the last kilometer. The cottage is located on a farm and you are warmly welcomed by the two dogs as a welcoming committee. If you are looking for something extraordinary, this is the place for you.

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Super uitzicht, mooi ingericht. De serene stilte was voor mij echt top. Onbijt voorzieningen zoals brood, boter, jam, melk, koffie/thee. En lekkere koeken als extraatje. We hadden een goede communicatie met Richard. Bed en de douche zijn erg goed. Wilde langer blijven......

locatie is moeilijk te vinden, Google stuurt je ergens anders heen. Maar Richard gebeld en hij heeft ons binnen geloodst. Dit probleem van Google is bekend en wordt aan gewerkt.

Nice location lovely view

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I stayed at the Blue Bell Cottage for a week to explore the Abel Tasman area. The cottage is in a beautiful and quiet area and ideal to relax and to explore the Abel Tasman around Kaiteriteri. The road to the cottage is a bit bumpy but I didn´t have an issue with it even with a rental car. The hosts are lovely and Caroline answered all of my questions and was really caring and went above and beyond to help me when I had a slipped disc (great timing in the holidays). She reassured me to go to the Medical care facility and even lent me her hot water bottle. I really felt cared for and at home here.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful rural location but still close to shops and local area attractions. Friendly and welcoming hosts of both the two and four legged variety:)

The tranquil location, lovely decor and hospitable hosts.

Rural locality, clean and well equipped. Friendly hosts and felt like being at home.

In the middle of the countryside , very peaceful and relaxing. Very comfortable bed. Quality continental breakfast with delicious cookies on arrival. Caroline and Richard made us feel at home straight away , a lovely couple. Found ourselves stuck to the decking admiring the hills and valley. On our list of return venues.

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What a beautiful cottage on a remote farm in the mountains! It has a very cozy style and every detail has been taken care of. The owner is very friendly and had delicious fresh bread with the most delicious cookies ever for us. We enjoyed it very much!

The bed was super comfy and the continental breakfast supplied was fresh and sufficient. The chalet/cabin was very tastefiully fitted out.

A microwave would have been handy, also reverse cycle air conditioning would have been a bonus although host said it was to be installed.

Bluebell Cottage is wonderful. Exquisitely decorated, beautiful views, very well equipped, extremely comfortable bed and super cosy. Thank you Caroline for the bread, butter, cookies, milk, breakfast cereal etc. Most appreciated. An incredibly peaceful 2night stay and perfect in every way!

Blue Bell cottage was beautiful, comfortable & clean. Wonderful location. We loved our stay.

Everything about our stay was perfect, stunning setting and perfect cottage. The owners are very hospitable, this cottage has been set up with care and attention to detail. Unfortunately the weather was far from perfect but we were warm and confortable inside. There is a lovely outdoor space to take in the view when the sun did make an appearance, we also loved the company of Freya and Beth who will visit if you love doggies. This was part of a month trip around our own country, we looked for places that were a little different in beautiful settings and this delivered on every level. Highly recommended.

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What a lovely place! You can see the beautiful pastoral scenery. The cottage is gorgeous with fine furnitures, hand drawn flower and bird illustration and comfortable linen bedding. Caroline and Richard are so kind, they received us personally and we had a great conversation. Will come again.

My partner and I drove up from Christchurch, and were looking forward to having a chill weekend away. And it delivered! We had such a lovely stay at Blue Bell Cottage. A beautiful space, very cosy and so lovingly decorated, and the view !!! - just what we were after. Caroline and Richard were very friendly and hospitable, plus Freya and Beth who welcomed us with smiles and wagging tails every time we returned from an outing. 15 mins from Motueke, and 40 mins from Nelson, nestled in a valley surrounded by orchards and farmsteads. It was indeed serene and luxurious. All in all, a great holiday home.

Our stay at the Blue Bell cottage turned out to be an unexpected highlight of our trip! The cozy interior and warm welcome by Caroline made us really feel at home. The cottage is very spacious and thoughtfully decorated and furnished. The kitchen has a microwave and everything you need to cook yourself some dinner without a stovetop. For breakfast there was bread, butter, jam, cornflakes, coffee, tea and cocoa. We had a lovely stay!

Blue Bell cottage is truly luxurious and located in a very peaceful rural setting with great views

For us, it was perfect.

Absolutely gorgeous cottage which has been so beautifully decorated, we felt like we were staying at a retreat in the Hamptons! Caroline was such a warm and friendly host, she greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed. Her dogs are adorable and love a pat or two! We only wished we had booked a few more nights here to enjoy the lovely view a little longer.

The location and views were rural exemplification. Sitting on the veranda taking in the vista of open rolling hills framed by the majestic mountains. WOW. The hosts were very lovely, helpful and unobtrusive and the odd hello visit from their quiet and obedient dogs added to the serenity of watching the world go calmly by.

There was nothing to dislike.

We had a very comfortable stay at blue bell cottage and our host was very helpful with touring ideas yet we gave us complete privacy. . Everything we needed was available and the home was clean and well lit with WiFi and Netflix for the evening. Don’t hesitate to book a stay. You won’t t be disappointed. And, the cookies were delicious!

If you’re unable to navigate stairs be advised the bedroom is upstairs. We had no problem with that but it could be an issue for some.

Attention to detail.amazing views

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Lovely cottage, quiet and cozy. Beatiful view from the verandah. One of the nicest places I have ever stayed. Location was excellent.

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We loved our stay at Blue Bell Cottage. It’s very well equipped, cozy and tastefully decorated. It has a wonderful deck to sit and enjoy the view (with a good glass of wine :))Caroline is a very welcoming, attentive host. We felt at home here. The dogs (and the fluffy cat) were so adorable. Fully recommended.

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Farmstead perfection! Remote, but yet easily accessible. Stunning views. Well equipped, comfortable, super clean. The hosts (and their welcoming committee) are amazing. We had a wonderful time, spent an unforgettable new years eve. And with patience… even queen cat will come cuddling 🤪

Our stay at Blue Bell Cottage was excellent. Peace, greenery and comfort, with warm, genuine hospitality. Our three days thanks to Caroline and Richard were wonderful. Their tips for restaurants, walking tours, and calm beach places , whether locally or in Abel Tasman, were perfectly formulated and invaluable. The cottage is very stylishly decorated with a special , beautiful nature drawing by Caroline herself. The house offers a lot of privacy and has a beautiful view over the vast landscape.

In the route description it might be advisable to state that once you have found the house number at the gate, you should then follow the gravel road for another 3 to 400 meters.

I loved the location, very peaceful and convenient if going to Abel Tasman national park. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. I loved the extra touches, bathrobes, lap blankets , they thought of everything

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Caroline, our host, is such a friendly person. She even bought same cookies and bread for us. The balcony is an amazing place to relax with a cup of tea. I would highly recommend this accomodation. :)

We enjoyed the peaceful rural setting and outlook and very welcoming hostess. The cottage was quite spacious and well equipped. Nice breakfast provided.

Height of the steps was a bit tricky.

The unit was set out beautifully and our hosts were so welcoming, oh and the human ones also lol. The setting is ideal for just being able to rest and relax. The bed is super comfy and the farm is lovely and quite. The treats left out for us was such a nice touch and there was nothing we needed. Handy to town, if you have a car, would highly recommend to all

There was nothing to not like, everything was perfect

Wow . . . The hosts, the view, the dogs, the furnishings, the kitchen, the bathroom--everything.

It was perfect!

There seems to be many definitions for the word Cottage--Caroline and Richard have labeled Blue Bell as a "luxury" cottage--and that is more than accurate. Beginning with the warm and friendly greeting, the spectacular view, and, finally, the beaufully appointed cottage, you are in the heaven that is New Zealand. If that sounds overblown, it isn't. We hate to leave.

We can't think of a single thing.

The cottage & the quietness of the countryside. The milk, bread & butter was provided complimentary. The bed was comfortable & warm.

Beautiful cottage in a great location to explore the area. Hosts so welcoming.

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The host received us personally

Continental breakfast available. Microwave but No oven or hot plates to do more cooking. Excellent comfy furniture, very quiet location, friendly hosts.

quality furniture, lovely views and quiet location

steep stairs and no banister(but told banister to be installed) no cooking facilities other than microwave long gravel road, probably nearly 2K, to reach property property not ideal for older couple, outside furniture too low and steep stair Don’t understand NZ practice of leaving only 2 items of cutlery and crockery which then necessitates increased use of hot water for washing dishes

Great location, views and sunsets. Great hosts with just right amount of contact. Beautifully presented cottage.

Note that bedroom is up steep stairs with no handrail.

Beautiful place, fantastic little cottage tastefully decorated. Warm and welcoming hosts. Perfect for people looking for comfort and peace

Was a little worried the location might be too far out but not at all… ten minute run to main areas yet benefitted from peacefulness ! Fantastic country views. Delightful