Title: Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting Cottage in Levin with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting ![Exterior - Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting (Levin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908100/37908062/a55b16c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting (Levin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908100/37908062/af36f529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting (Levin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908100/37908062/4a03d856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting (Levin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908100/37908062/ca29e43b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, video library - Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting (Levin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908100/37908062/7c2375e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Puka, a tranquil retreat in a rural setting, invites you to unwind amidst its unique atmosphere crafted with decor from Spain, Mediterranean Italy and Bali. Enjoy the comfort of quality cotton sheets on a queen size bed or relax in the deep claw foot bath. Savor wine on your private deck while watching the sunset after exploring nearby trails or beaches. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £83 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb ## 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. ### Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting Puka is located in a rural setting, conveniently located for those people wishing to travel to both Palmerston North and Wellington. Puka has been tastefully decorated, sourcing decor, from Spain, Mediterranean, Italy and Bali to create a unique atmosphere. Quality cotton sheets on a queen size bed and a deep claw foot bath allow for maximum comfort and relaxation. The accommodation allows you to have a wine on the deck in privacy watching the sun go down. This might be at the end of a hard day tramping in the Tararuas or fishing off Waitarere beach or mountain biking on near by trails. Kitchen facilities (microwave, electric frypan, induction element, grill oven with all cooking equipment required) is available for those who wish to self cater or a range of restaurants are also available with 2 minutes drive. Puka is set in beautiful gardens and your hosts Ann and David will ensure that you have the best experience possible, providing home grown organic honey, berries (when in season). Unlike some accommodation in Levin, the quiet rural garden setting ensures a private, relaxing stay at the same price as you would pay in a motel. While Puka is ideally suited to a couple; we are able to provide a single mattress at $20 for an extra person. So come and enjoy a comfortable, relaxing stay in a rural environment that will allow guests to experience a slice of real New Zealand life. Special conditions: Pets allowed with prior approval Smoking allowed outside only Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41840000/41832100/41832095/47baddf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WAITOHU LODGE Otaki - as featured in NZ House & Garden June 2020 Otaki - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 18 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 21 Feb - 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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 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 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 Quiet, Relaxing Cottage in a Rural Setting Levin Quiet, Relaxing Cottage in a Rural Setting Cottage Quiet, Relaxing Cottage in a Rural Setting Cottage Levin ## About the area Located in Levin, this cottage is in a rural area. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Levin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Levin.dx180510) [View more Cottages in Levin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Levin-Cottages.d180510-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-40.60075%2C175.29344&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aHS2nlTBgzPBXEnsVipiQNq0zlU=) Levin, Levin ### What's nearby - Levin Public Gardens 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Levin Racecourse 7 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Lake Horowhenua 8 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Esplanade Reserve 11 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Waiterere Private Reserve 11 min drive \- 9.5 miles ### Getting around - Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Wildbean Cafe 5 min drive - Old Courthouse Eatery 4 min drive - Sponge Kitchen 4 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Ohau Cafe 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting? ### How much does it cost to stay at Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting? ### What time is check-in at Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting? ### What time is check-out at Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting? ### Where is Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 98 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### zare 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely area and spacious comfy place with everything you could need. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. ##### zare Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey S. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, peaceful and welcoming Such a beautiful property, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very friendly and welcoming. ##### Stacey S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tanya r. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely short stay Nice and quiet, lovely gardens, comfy bed and well appointed kitchen 😁 ##### tanya r. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas time - 2024 Great place to stay - worked perfectly for us while visiting family for Christmas ##### John G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan K. 24 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Pleasure. A lovely quiet setting, with the bonus of hearing tuis and moreporks. Very friendly hosts. ##### Susan K. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose R. 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Touring New Zealand Nice , relaxed stay with all the comforts of home. Away from the hubbub of the city. ##### Jose R. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antony P. 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Blissfully Quiet Staycwith Helpful Hosts We stopped overnight on a trip between Picton & Turangi. Located just off SH1, Puka is spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable with nice gardens. The hosts two dogs were very friendly. Easy access to the supermarkets in Levin. It was a good choice. We would stay again. ##### Antony P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrie A. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Hidden Gem We really enjoyed our stay at 'Puka', it was a true delight, lovely and warm and cosey, very clean and in a quite spot. The icing on the cake was being given a tray of goodies, vogels bread, butter, homemade blueberry muffins, honey, jam & milk. Thankyou so much. ##### Kerrie A. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine D., Auckland 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Retreat Ann & Dave were very accomodating and down to earth. They offered preserves, butter, milk, tea, coffee & bread. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the cooking equipment and a fridge. My daughter & myself arrived later around 10pm, Ann had waited up for us & welcomed us with a friendly smile.The bed was comfortable along with the spare mattress for my daughter. Extra blankets were offered including many towels & flannels in the spacious bathroom. Shampoo, conditioner & body wash was in the shower stall😄We enjoyed the choice of programmes & movies on the smart TV. Ann & Dave offered us a jar of honey and we enjoyed a nice chat upon departure. ##### Janine D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christophe R. 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Restful relaxing environment just what we needed lovely inside cool bath clean and organized thanks ##### Christophe R. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell I. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful place to stay.Very quiet and excellent hosts who supplied us with fresh eggs and honey.Only about 1km from Levin so very handy for shopping.One of the best places where have stayed at. ##### Russell I. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vernon & Lisa W. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely stay at Puka!! Everything was great!! Beautiful surroundings, convenient location, wonderful hospitality, clean and fresh!! Just loved it!! We highly recommend to others!! ##### Vernon & Lisa W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect spot for us to visit family in the area- beautifully presented place with lovely personal touches. Thank you for a restful stay! ##### Karen C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leon 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice location, friendly hosts. Would happily stay again. ##### Leon Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheena B. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy An amazing little place to get away on your own or with someone. Has everything you need and a beautiful outlook.Everything is responsibly close if you do need anything. ##### Sheena B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 7 day stay It was spot on for our needs, clean, comfortable and quiet. Host's were extremely helpful and accommodating during our stay....will be returning when the need arises.....top notch. ##### Julie B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Enoch S. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Levin Getaway Great place, fantastic hosts. Would book again, would recommend to friends. ##### Enoch S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil hideaway Spacious and tastefully furnished with a lovely garden Hosts delightful and take great pride in providing a memorable place to stay ##### Michael M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debi G. 12 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful getaway Puka is a great getaway location, the hosts are friendly and the property is absolutely beautiful. ##### Debi G. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lyn b. 20 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely, quiet clean property Enjoyed our short stay despite the weather ##### lyn b. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A., Wellington, New Zealand 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tidy, quiet and easy to find This property had everything needed for a quiet, relaxing short stay. We would happily stay here again if the opportunity arises. ##### David A. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany W. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Busy Mum's bliss I loved staying here. It was the perfect peaceful getaway for a weekend of relaxing on my own. The honey is beautiful and I slept better than I have in months. I can't wait to go back! ##### Tiffany W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette M. 7 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful setting for relaxing stay I loved staying at Puka. I was there for a personal art retreat and it was the perfect place. Fresh eggs and veges and homemade honey were a bonus! And the garden rural setting was inspiring. Really recommend it. ##### Annette M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adele B. 18 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as wonderful as the first time We stayed at Puka in 2019, and it's remained my favourite since. Staying longer this time was even better. The extra's like fresh eggs, bread, milk, and homemade spreads were wonderful. Puka is warm and cosy, the bed deliciously comfortable and the facilities great. Perfect for creatives needing time away and brain space in a quiet spot. Will definitely be back! ##### Adele B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracey C., Lower Hutt 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our little getaway Pros: Tidy place with all amenities required for our stay. Grateful for the mandarins we received and butter and bread. Nice and private Cons: Place could have done with being aired out and would have been nice to get fresh towels for 2nd nights stay but we made do. Partner loves sugar in his coffee and was very limited amount supplied. Overall a lovely place and hosts ##### Tracey C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ---