Title: Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges 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 # Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/721f672c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/88a2f59d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/w1536h2047x0y0-68f74d21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/6337e4b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99432500/99432439/a705c7f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Maniototo countryside at Grans Cottage, where majestic mountain views and starry skies await. Unwind by the fire in the lounge with a good book, or enjoy long lazy breakfasts in the kitchen equipped with a Nespresso machine. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges The perfect cottage to get away from it all, switch off and live slow. Surrounded by farmland with majestic views of the mountain ranges while you take in the big sky the Maniototo is famous for. A great base for local fishing or mountain biking, or to reconnect and enjoy the company of friends and family. Two bedrooms, one king bed and two king singles are made with high quality linens and wool blankets. The newly renovated bathroom features Burlington amenities. The lounge is a lovely place to curl up by the fire and read some of the many books or magazines on offer. The kitchen has everything you might need, including a Nespresso machine and an antique table, perfect for long lazy breakfasts. The large lawn area is perfect for a game or for watching from the sunny verandah. Grans Cottage has been in our family for 5 generations, it’s a special spot that we enjoy sharing with the guests who visit. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.162388,169.98584&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:x%7BrrGojol_%40%3FU%3FW%40U%3FS%40U%40W%3FUBS%40U%40W%40UBUBSBUBUBUBSBUDUBSDUDUDQDSDUFQDUFQDUFQFQHQFUFQHQFSHMFQHQHQJOHQHOHMJOHQJOJKJOJMJOJKJOJKLKJKLKLKJKLKLILKLILKLGLILGNELILILENELGNELENCNELENCNANELCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBNDN%40LBNDLDNBNDLDNFLDLDNHLHLDLFNHLFLJLHLJJHLJLJLJJJLJJJJJJNLJJNJLHJJNJNHPJNJLHNHPHNHPHPHPFLHRFPHPFTFPFPFPDTFPFTDPFTDRDPBTDTDRBTDTBRBTBTBTBR%40T%40TBV%40T%40R%40T%40V%3FT%40R%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FTAR%3FTAVATATARCVATATCTCRCTCRCTETCTERETCTEPERGTEPGTGPETGPGPGPGTIPGPIPGNIPIPIPINIPINKNKLIPKNKLILKLKNMJKNKJKJMJKJMJMJMJKHMJMHMJMFOHMFMFMFOHMDMDOFMFOBOBMDODMBO%40ODOBMBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOAOCMCOEOAOCMEOEOCMCOGMGOEMEMIMGOGMGMIMGMKMIMKMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKKKOKKKOKMKOKKKOIQKMIOIOIQKOIQIQGQIOGQIQGQGUIQGQGQEUGQEUGQEUESEQEUEUCSEUCUCUCSCUCSCUCUAUAWASCU%3FUAWAU%3FSAU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jRjcBLRN8ZHq5mVuqbFCtNWmOkk=) Gimmerburn, Otago #### What's nearby - Maniototo Park - 31 min drive - 9.1 miles - Naseby Golf Course - 41 min drive - 15.5 miles - Naseby Snowpark - 45 min drive - 17.9 miles - Naseby Indoor Curling Rink - 46 min drive - 18.2 miles - Naseby Ice Luge - 52 min drive - 19.9 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Floral and Feast Kitchen - ‬23 min drive - ‪Freddy's Pie Cart - ‬24 min drive - ‪Ewes & Moos Cafe - ‬23 min drive - ‪Ranfurly Hotel - ‬23 min drive - ‪Freddy's Pie Cart - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges located? > Situated in Gimmerburn, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of John Thomson Monument, Maniototo Park and Maniototo Golf Course. Naseby Golf Course and Town Green are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private farm cottage, lovingly restored with no extra charges Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Therese M. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious charming cottage Roomy, updated cottage that accommodated six adults easily with two sleeping on the living room floor (sorry Dan). A quiet corner of the Maniototo but not far from pubs, swimming holes, historic sites and everything needed for a summer holiday - including the hot Central sun ##### Therese M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill M. 1 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ultimate peace We loved staying in this incredibly peaceful spot in the beautiful Māniatoto. Will be back. ##### Bill M. 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