Burn Cottage Retreat

This lovely cottage set in beautiful surroundings has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Everything provided in the cottage is to a high standard. Gill and Noel are excellent hosts and go out of their way to make your stay memorable. We really appreciated the home baking and breakfast basket full of treats. It is the ultimate cottage in the country but very close to Cromwell. We enjoyed it so much we have booked a return visit.

This was our second visit to Burn Cottage Retreat and our first meeting with Noel and Gill. We had high expectations and were not disappointed! The property is very comfortable and beautifully maintained in wonderful peaceful gardens. The Welcome Basket was very much appreciated and full of goodies. Noel and Gill were delightful hosts and we wish them well in their continuing venture.

Awesome quite place to stay 5 minutes from Cromwell. Lovely units with home baking provided on arrival, lots of room, King bed, comfortable furniture etc. Nice decking outside with BQ. Great hosts, will certainly come back again.

I decided to test my sanity by turning a 50th birthday party into a surprise wedding and do all the organising. Retiring to the Moonlight cottage after such an exhausting, yet amazing day was Mastercard priceless. Even if you live in Cromwell, this is a magical place for a night away.

Burn Cottage Retreat lived up to our expectations and more. We stayed for a week and were sad to leave. It was the perfect setting to return home to after each day's activities in the Cromwell region. Nestled in a peaceful valley, it's well positioned a few minutes from town and as a central base for exploring the wider area as we did. The cottages are surrounded by extensive gardens that add a restful element to the very comfortable accommodation. Hosts Gill and Noel were most welcoming, going out of their way to provide extras (such as fresh scones and Nespresso coffee) that made our stay truly memorable. The Dunstan Bike Trail is a must do (e-bikes are very popular). Desert Heart winery in Bannockburn serves exquisite platters along with their first class wines. The Crown Range road (NZ's highest main road) from Arrow Junction to Wanaka offers some spectacular views. And of course, the stone fruit and settled weather make this area the perfect destination in March.

Our three days at Burn Cottage were absolutely delightful. The cottage is more spacious than we expected and has every amenity for a relaxing stay. It’s easy to while away the hours, reading in the cottage, wandering through the beautiful landscaped gardens, or setting out to explore the Central Otago area by car or bike. The hosts Gill and Noel were charming, attentive and helpful with local knowledge. Definitely a place to return to!