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Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston

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Award Winning Historic Warbrick Stone Cottage
Cottage looking towards Mt Rosa
An amazing winter paradise
Cottage interior with open fire
Internal view of cottage from bedrom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 435 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Arrowtown, Queenstown
  • Place, Gibbston Valley Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawarau Suspension Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gibbston Valley Wines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston

WARBRICK COTTAGE - Finalist (Top 15 in the country) Bookabach HomeAway Bach of the Year 2020.
Warbrick stone cottage is a beautifully restored original Historic Goldminers cottage Belonging to Samuel Warbrick dating back to 1864. Set in the heart of Gibbston Valley with 360 degree mountain views of the Nevis Bluff, Mt Rosa and Waitiri station the cottage provides a peaceful, private and relaxing base to explore the surrounding area.

The cottage interior is a studio type layout, with living room and kitchenette and a separate sleeping area that is partly divided off by the kitchenette/wardrobe.
There is a separate bathroom adjacent to the bedroom area. The bathroom is spacious with separate shower, sink, toilet and full bath.
The bedroom area features a queen bed and you walk through to the lounge, dining and kitchenette area.
The kitchen features a stove top and microwave combo oven. Fridge, kettle and toaster. All crockery and cutlery for self catering and a BBQ outside.
The living area has a sofa bed that converts to a double bed and full linen is supplied.
Cuddle up in front of the warm cosy fire, relax and unwind with your favourite local wine or sit out in cottage style garden.

Easy Walking distance to 4 local wineries and evening dining.

Situated directly on the Gibbston Bike Trail you can bike to the Wineries, Gibbston Tavern, Kinross, Cargo Brewery, Gibbston Valley winery and Lodge, AJ Hacket Bungy bridge and beyond. The trail continues directly onto the Queenstown Trails to Arrowtown and Queenstown from the door.

Gibbston is 10 minutes drive to Arrowtown and 20 minutes to Queenstown Airport.
Cromwell and Bannockburn are 20mins drive.
Wanaka is 40mins either via the Crown Range or by going through Cromwell.

The cottage is easy access to all activities in and around Queenstown and very handy to the many ski fields in both Queenstown and Wanaka in the winter.

Set in its own garden on our 6 acre property where we built a Strawbale house you are welcome to visit the horses, chickens and pat our sheep. Help yourself to our seasonal produce from the garden.
Bikes are available for use to explore the trails
Firewood is supplied
Outdoor furniture and a BBQ are provided for outdoor living
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only


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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gibbston

Gibbston is home to this cottage. Waitiri Creek Wines and Brennan Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alpine Aqualand and Paintball Central. Queenstown Paintball and Kiwi Water Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Arrowtown, Queenstown

What's nearby

  • Mt. Rosa Wines - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Gibbston Valley Wines - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 19 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gibbston Valley Wines - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mt Rosa Wines - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gibbston Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Valli vineyards - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Winehouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finalist - Bookabach of the year 2020 - Gibbston located?

Situated in Gibbston, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Waitiri Creek Wines, Brennan Wines and Mt. Rosa Wines. Peregrine Wines and Gibbston Valley Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by LisaW244

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Why they chose this property

Bookabach HomeAway Bach of the Year 2020z
Featured in the NZ Lonely planet guide

What makes this property unique

Located on the Gibbston bike and walking trail with easy access to local wineries and tourist activities

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests