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Historic stone cottage

Condo in Clyde with kitchen

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Street View
Tinkers Cottage Courtyard
Tinkers Cottage Lawn
Bedroom
Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Clyde Village Vineyard
  • Place, Herb Factory Museum
  • Place, Clyde Historical Museum
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Historic stone cottage

The Tinker’s Cottage, Clyde, is situated in the heart of the Historic Precinct and in close proximity to the cafes, hotel and shops. The Central Otago Rail Trail, Wineries and Lake Dunstan are nearby.

This little schist cottage, one of the very early cottages of Clyde, was the home of Tinker Rae who mended pots and pans for the early settlers. Later it served as the Maternity Home for Clyde with a resident midwife.

After 150 years it can now claim another first - running water on tap, with the addition in late 2011 of an new ensuite bathroom. It is sited in a private garden setting between the old Dunstan Times Building and Morice Cottage the former home of the first Doctor in Clyde and his Tent Hospital Complex.

The history, ambience, charm and tranquillity, make this little Central Otago town very special.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside Only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number Ot214/242

About the area

Clyde

Clyde is home to this condo. Clyde Dam and Old Cromwell Town are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clyde Village Vineyard and Dunstan Golf Club. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Clyde, Central Otago

What's nearby

  • Clyde Village Vineyard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Herb Factory Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clyde Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clyde Dam - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Old Cromwell Town - 18 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Industry Lane Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Post Office Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Recharge Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic stone cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic stone cottage?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic stone cottage on 4 Dec 2025 start from AU$179.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Historic stone cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic stone cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic stone cottage located?

Situated in Clyde, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Clyde Memorial Park, Clyde Village Vineyard and Herb Factory Museum. Clyde Historical Museum and Dunstan Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and characterful, a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great character & so close to good restaurants. Perfect place for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quaint and delightfully appointed. Very small but quite adequate for one or two nights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa W., PAPAMOA, NEW ZEALAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clyde cottage

We cannot say enough about the hosts of this property. So friendly and hospitable. We would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place, quite small so if you she a bit of luggage could be cramped. Very clean. Unfortunately bed very soft so not the best on your back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Absolutely Gem

The cutest little cottage in prefect location. Warm, cosy. Comfy bed, everything you needed. Excellent communication with hosts. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Step back in time

Perfect location. Cute, small but warm and comfy. Loved our stay at The Tinkers Cottage. Will be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy time machine

Early Clyde building lovingly restored. A cosy stay on chill nights. Walking distance to all of Clyde.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travelling C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & Cozy

We stayed two different nights, before and after riding the Otago Central Rail Trail. The cottage is cute, cozy and has everything you need for a stay. The bed was comfy, bedding was soft and warm, and the bathroom was well stocked. I would highly recommend this cottage in a very adorable village. The hosts even kept our rental car while we were biking which was just fantastic. Thank you Doug and Marilyn!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

So handy and yet private.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage

Nice place to stay. Handy to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Pretty

Loved little cute house apart from dog behind barking no hellos from anyone and just you need a new fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked the spacious bathroom. Other areas small but cute and cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thought the area and the property beautiful. Very warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anderson t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real treat!

Perfect for a relaxing escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clyde

Clyde stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic little cottage settled in a great little town👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay so central to all your needs in clyde

The property is great , added bonus is the lovely lawn area and outside courtyard with bbq
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Stone Cottage

This is a perfect place to stay in the heart of Clyde. Immaculate and quiet. Comfy bed. The hosts leave fruit and shortbread as well. Much appreciated. Look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this historic house and town

This was just so handy to everything in town. We talked with a young lady at the local restaurant who enquired where we were staying, only to find out it was her grandmother's! We had a lovely stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray and Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great step back in time

We really enjoyed our stay here. The peace and quiet was great. The climate was so pleasant. The cottage had all that we needed and had a pretty patio garden where we could sit outside. Very close to some nice shops and eating places. Some very nice walks for the keen and not so keen. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Loved it.lots of charm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute wee cottage! Great shower and bed. All the amenities we needed for a very comfortable stay. Loved the history of the cottage and the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well presented
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
very friendly owner,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by douger403

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What makes this property unique

Easy walking distance of cafes bars and restaurants and close to the end of the Central Otago Rail Trail

Languages:

English

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