Trass Valley Cottage - Delightful rural retreat - Wai-iti

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Wakefield, Wai-Iti

Richmond Mall22 min drive
Tahunanui Beach Reserve30 min drive
Nelson Hospital32 min drive
Motueka (MZP)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Singles Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Trass Valley Cottage - Delightful rural retreat

Nurture family time and connecting with friends by planning a Great Escape!

Just 30 minutes from Nelson airport, Wakefield is surprisingly central to all the action.
Tasman's Great Taste Trail passes at the end of the road.
Nelson is a mountain biking mecca with an abundance of mountain bike parks nearby. Your hosts are part of the crew of community volunteers building the new Kainui Mountain Bike Park which offers Grade 2 and 3 trails for families to ride and is entered off the Great Taste Trail across the road. Kaiteriteri and Nelson Lakes offer great riding too (within one hour drive).
Your hosts love to explore on mountain bikes and motorbikes and can offer useful advice and guidance.

Acres and acres of Hops, Grapes and Apples in the area equals one thing - great breweries and wineries! to be explored within an easy drive.

Along with optional Wifi (Starlink switch can be switched off if you want to get away from it all), everything is provided for good old fashioned entertainment. A selection of classically awesome DVD's - projected like a movie theatre, games like Knuckle Bones where the adults can beat the kids! and a selection of books -informative interesting and strange.

The cottage has a peaceful charm, an inviting warmth and comfort - just what's ordered at the end of a fun filled day.
Special conditions:
Children must be supervised. Electric fences and ponds are located on this and surrounding properties. Be aware that it is not a fully fenced property.

Our Burmese cat and two friendly dogs may take themselves for a walk to visit. Please be aware of this if you have pet allergies. We ask them not to but they just won't listen.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

LeesaB97

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wai-iti

Located in Wai-iti, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Fossil Ridge Winery and Seifried Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pic's Peanut Butter World and Nelson Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Natureland Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Trafalgar Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Wakefield, Wai-Iti

What's nearby

Richmond Mall - 22 min drive
Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 30 min drive
Nelson Hospital - 32 min drive
Mapua Wharf - 35 min drive
Trafalgar Park - 35 min drive

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

The Villa - 7 min drive
Chateau Rhubarbe - 7 min drive
Glendenings Bakery - 7 min drive
Wakefield Village Takeaways - 7 min drive
The Bakery at Wakefield - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trass Valley Cottage - Delightful rural retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Trass Valley Cottage - Delightful rural retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trass Valley Cottage - Delightful rural retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trass Valley Cottage - Delightful rural retreat located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Fossil Ridge Winery, Pic's Peanut Butter World and Richmond Mall. Seifried Estate Winery and Hoglund Art Glass are also within 16 miles (25 km).

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

24 Apr 2023

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

Hidden Gem

Perfect place to get away from it all for a few days. The cottage is tucked away in a peaceful and picturesque valley. The gardens and grounds were well maintained and the autumn colours were stunning! Amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

2 Oct 2022

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

Escape to the country

Trass cottage was beautifully presented. A very peaceful setting while close enough to the nearest shops. Leesa was a fantastic host. Being able to play with the dogs was great for our daughter. Would love to stay again. Highly recommend Trass cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

7 Mar 2024

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

Trass fishing stay

Great location. Clean, spacious and tranquil location. Host was lovely

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity S.

22 June 2023

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

Another lovely stay in a quiet charming country cottage

We have stayed at Trass Valley Cottage several times and love it more each time. It is fabulously clean with everything you might need and some yummy extras! It has a pretty country garden and you can hear the nearby cows gently lowing and the tuis and bellbirds in the garden’s amazing tree canopy. Idyllic. We recommend this stay highly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

12 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful cottage and gardens

The cottage was immaculate and lovingly cared for along with the beautiful flower garden. Lovely quiet location away from main roads but not too remote. Ideal for exploring Nelson and the Able Tasman area. Very warm welcome from Leesa.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by LeesaB97

Every day we wake to a melodious dawn chorus of bellbirds and Tui's singing outside our bedroom window. We have the amazing top of the South Island as our playground. I often wonder why we would want to go anywhere else?… But of course there is so much beauty and wonder yet to be seen! Our current motto is "don't leave home till you've seen the country" and with our mountain-bikes, off road motorbikes and adventure motorbikes, we want to explore every corner of our beautiful country and meet great people.
We live on a sublime hillside within a peaceful valley and offer separate retreat type accommodation in the form of a delightful and spacious three bedroom cottage. We enjoy meeting people that want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of their normal lives.

Another motto we live by is to leave things better than we found it, and that includes our own land and environment and anywhere we happen to stay. There are other applications to that motto as well -family, relationships etc.
I love and live holistic health and balance and have worked in nursing education mostly. Sams'engineering and my nursing backgrounds have proven to be a great combination, a marriage of ideas and doing, social and practical, emotional and logical.

Why they chose this property

"Unplug, slow down, get close to nature....Make space for adventure and exploring" This is what Sam and I believe in and live. Our aim is to share our way of living through sharing the delightful cottage on our property.