Title: Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway Cottage in Collingwood with kitchen and balcony ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34625700/34625680/17d5a596.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34625700/34625680/9e16b646.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34625700/34625680/555be8da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34625700/34625680/17aad018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34625700/34625680/dcb09a28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Ruru, nestled at the foot of Kahurangi National Park and surrounded by serene native bush. Warm up with a great log fire, or unwind in the streamside bush bath after a day exploring nearby Heaphy Track or local beach. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill £129 includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 7 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway Loose yourselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. A perfect place for a family or group of friends to relax together. Ruru is tastefully built in sustainably harvested native timbers and macrocarpa. It is snugly tucked on a stream confluence at the foot of Kahurangi National Park and enjoys a rich "dawn chorus" and "morepork" (native owl) song in the evenings. A great log fire warms you on cooler evenings and a streamside bush bath awaits you after your day walking, horse trekking or finishing the Heaphy Track. The local beach is only 300m down the road. Special conditions: Dishes expected to be washed and put away. The stream is unfenced and young children need supervision. Smoking allowed outside only. No Pets allowed. Be aware of ladders to lofts. Shower and toilet inside but bush bath is outside beside stream. Washing machine. Mobile signals vary..may need to walk down driveway. Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33560600/33560514/00a551a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Library Bach - A special place people love! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Ruru Cottage Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Cottage Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Collingwood Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Cottage Collingwood ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-40.62168%2C172.67680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QMKGPUlrAkVL2zmV0GOFVDF5xM8=) Pakawau Beach, golden bay #### What's nearby - Pakawau Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Ngarua Caves - 47 min drive - 52.0 miles - Abel Tasman National Park - 51 min drive - 43.8 miles - Abel Tasman Coast Track - 51 min drive - 43.8 miles - Totaranui Beach - 61 min drive - 47.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Poss - ‬8 min drive - ‪Rosy Glow Chocolate Shop - ‬8 min drive - ‪MAD Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway? > As of 27 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway on 6 Dec 2025 start from £129.47, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Collingwood-Hotels-Ruru-Cottage-Cosy-Native-Forest-Hideaway.h34625680.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pakawau Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kahurangi National Park and Collingwood Recreation Ground. Collingwood Museum and Tukurua Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? 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