Set in lovely gardens just 5 minutes' walk from Te Anau city centre, Birchwood Cottages offers self-contained units with a private patio and views of the Fiordland Mountains. It provides free WiFi. Situated on the edge of Lake Te Anau, Birchwood Cottages is a 2-hour drive to Milford Sound, a scenic alpine drive. Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound are 20 minutes away by car. Set among birch trees, the cottages offer a modern kitchen and satellite TV. Each cottage also includes its own private barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy fishing and hiking in the cottages’ natural surroundings. The property can book tours to Milford Sound, and discounted group bookings can be arranged. Birchwood Cottages offers free parking and free landline phone calls to Australia and New Zealand. Computers are also available for guests' use.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
3 large double beds
2 single beds
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3 large double beds
3 single beds
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1 sofa bed
and
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Natchalee
    Thailand Thailand
    Great house!!!! With washing machine and dryer!!! Full equipped for cooking. The owner so niceeeee.
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely, comfortable warm cottage. Was perfect for the family with everything we needed. Plenty of space for the kids.
  • Ashwin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, tidy, good facilities, excellent location, very friendly hosts.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Birchwood Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Birchwood Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 22:00 hours or outside reception opening hours, please inform Birchwood Cottages in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that breakfast is available for an additional charge of NZD 15 and must be ordered at least 48 hours prior to arrival. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

FAQs about Birchwood Cottages

  • Room options at Birchwood Cottages include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Bungalow

  • The prices at Birchwood Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Birchwood Cottages is 750 yards from the centre of Te Anau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Birchwood Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Birchwood Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.