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Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage
Cottage in Coal Stream with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fairlie, Canterbury
- Place, McLean Park18 min drive
- Place, Fairlie Golf Course20 min drive
- Place, Fairlie Heritage Museum20 min drive
- Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)64 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage
Possum Cottage is a cosy cottage, located in a farmyard setting, situated on our sheep, cattle & deer farm. Heated by an open fire and new heat pump installed in 2021. There are also various smaller heaters for the rooms, if required. Enjoy the farm experience with farm animals nearby along with our chickens, pigs & dogs at your front door. There are also lots of DVDs, games and toys. There are plenty of places to walk and bike on farm or fishing in a river nearby - please check with us before walking on the farm.
We also have available a 2-room self-contained studio/sleep out that can be hired in conjunction with Possum Cottage (Please contact via email)
Pets with prior approval. MUST stay outside and be vaccinated
LINEN: Please note that the advertised rate DOES NOT include linen.
The cottage has plenty of duvets & pillows supplied, so you are welcome to BYO towels & sheets. If you want to hire linen, please notify me when you book. The cost is $10 per guest (cash or I'll let you know our bank details)
BEDROOMS:
There are 3 bedrooms available.
Bedroom 1 = queen bed
Bedroom 2 = 2x king single
Bedroom 3 = 2x bunk beds. 1 bunk with double on bottom, single on top. 1 bunk with single on bottom & top
KITCHEN:
As shown in the photos, a full kitchen is available with the usual amenities required for your stay.
We also have available a 2-room self-contained studio/sleep out that can be hired in conjunction with Possum Cottage (Please contact via email)
Pets with prior approval. MUST stay outside and be vaccinated
LINEN: Please note that the advertised rate DOES NOT include linen.
The cottage has plenty of duvets & pillows supplied, so you are welcome to BYO towels & sheets. If you want to hire linen, please notify me when you book. The cost is $10 per guest (cash or I'll let you know our bank details)
BEDROOMS:
There are 3 bedrooms available.
Bedroom 1 = queen bed
Bedroom 2 = 2x king single
Bedroom 3 = 2x bunk beds. 1 bunk with double on bottom, single on top. 1 bunk with single on bottom & top
KITCHEN:
As shown in the photos, a full kitchen is available with the usual amenities required for your stay.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Working farm -you are responsible for theresafety
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please turn off heat pump & heaters
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Coal Stream
Located in Coal Stream, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fairlie Golf Course and Tekapo Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Fairlie, Canterbury
What's nearby
- McLean Park - 18 min drive - 11.5 km
- Fairlie Golf Course - 20 min drive - 12.6 km
- Fairlie Heritage Museum - 20 min drive - 13.0 km
- Lake Tekapo - 58 min drive - 64.1 km
- Tekapo Springs - 59 min drive - 66.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Little Bean South - 13 min drive
- Eat Deli Bar - 14 min drive
- MacKenzie Rugby Football Club - 14 min drive
- Gladstone Hotel - 13 min drive
- Panorama Restaurant - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Henry & Rachel Callaghan
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