Title: Cosy house retreat 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 # Cosy house retreat Holiday home in Methven with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Cosy house retreat ![TV - Cosy house retreat (Methven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/d35c52e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Cosy house retreat (Methven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/72fd000c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cosy house retreat (Methven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/5a61e5c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo - Cosy house retreat (Methven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/52725070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosy house retreat (Methven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/899dcbb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Methven Village Retreat offers a peaceful escape for the whole family. Unwind by the big fire on chilly days, or enjoy outdoor entertaining on the covered deck with BBQ beside it. The kids will love exploring board games and toys, while you appreciate this newly renovated 3-bedroom house. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy house retreat Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. 10 minute walk to the centre of Methven and a 2 minute drive to the Opuke Hot Pools. Newly renovated house with 3 bedrooms. Big fire to keep the house cosy on the cold days and nights. Completely enclosed large section, great covered deck for outdoor entertaining and dining, BBQ beside deck. Board games and children's toys in the cupboards to keep everyone entertained. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3260000/3257800/3257701/950437cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ASURE Adcroft Motel Tinwald - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 72 reviews £66 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=3257701&PinnedHotelID=3257701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628800/9628749/82d9b9cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mount Hutt Motels Methven - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Tennis court - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 83 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=9628749&PinnedHotelID=9628749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848349/2a72b37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Games room 8.8 Excellent 46 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=3848349&PinnedHotelID=3848349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140600/4140555/b100ba4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski Time Lodge Methven - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services 9.6 Exceptional 412 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=4140555&PinnedHotelID=4140555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children’s activities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594400/2594333/b610d18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taylors Motel Netherby - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 381 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=2594333&PinnedHotelID=2594333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58450000/58441600/58441513/7dc5f026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Methven Resort Methven - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.2 Very good 150 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=58441513&PinnedHotelID=58441513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=104347424&PinnedHotelID=104347424&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=104347424,3257701,9628749,3848349,4140555) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Methven is home to this holiday home. Methven Golf Course and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. [Visit our Methven travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Methven.dx6025795) [View more Holiday homes in Methven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Methven-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6025795-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.638924,171.64035&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:djiiGeorv_%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40W%40U%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBSBSBUBUDSBUDQDUBQDUDSFQDSFSFQDSFSFQFSFQHQFMHSFQHQHOHQHMHOHQJOJMHOJOHKJMLOHKJOLKJKJKLMJILKLMLKJGLILKLILGNILGLELINILCLGNELENENELENALENCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDNDLDNDLDNFLBLHNHLDLFLHNFJHLJLHLFLJJLLJLHJLLJJJJJJNJJJNJJJLJNHNJLHNHPHNJLHPHNFPHPFRHLFPFPHRFPFRDRFPDRFRDPDRDRDRDTBPDTBRDT%40TBRBRBRBT%40T%40R%40TBT%3FT%40V%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAV%3FTCTATARATCTCRCRCRATETCRETCPETEREREREPGRERGPERGRGPIRGPGPILGRIPGPINIPKLINIPINKLINKNKLKJKNKJKNKJKJMJKJMJMJKJMLMFMHMJKFOHMHMFMDOHMHMBODMFODMDODOBMBODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMCOEOEMEOGMEMCOIMIMEMGOIMIMGMKMIKGMMMKMKKKMKKKKKMKKOIKMOKMIKKOIOKMKOIQIOIMIQIOIQGQISGMIQGQGSGQGSESGQGSESGQESEUCQEUEQCUESCUCUCSCSCSAUAUCSAUAUAUAW%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G1JnVfv1L6NkdAC5zv1Vw61hMEc=) Methven, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Rakaia Gorge featuring a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060656/8bb0f557-4517-405d-80c0-928a8f6c4093.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rakaia Gorge 12 min drive \- 9.4 miles - ![Mount Hutt Skifield featuring snow, snowboarding and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113020/b9ca9357-1c4a-449c-b015-ebfa9fb48597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Hutt Skifield 41 min drive \- 20.1 miles - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Ashburton Domain 27 min drive \- 24.4 miles - Lake Hood 42 min drive \- 31.8 miles ### Restaurants - AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways 10 min walk - Blue Pub 11 min walk - Primo E Secundo 8 min walk - The Brown Pub 11 min walk - Green Parrot Bar & Grill 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy house retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cosy house retreat? ### What time is check-in at Cosy house retreat? ### What time is check-out at Cosy house retreat? ### Where is Cosy house retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy house retreat 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 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam R. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice warm spacious house Heaps of space indoor and out, close enough to the town centre and was great skiing with fresh snow! ##### Adam R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy G. 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cozy spot! The house is lovely and has everything you need. The fireplace was amazing when the sleet fell on Saturday! Tidy and close to town. Was a great place to stay ##### Lucy G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck s. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Very good, perfect place to stay in methven. Very warm and accessible and close to everything ##### Chuck s. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rhonda M. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy with Plenty of Space The house appears to be small, but the rooms are a good size. It is an older home with a beautiful yard. ##### Rhonda M. Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen D. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Methven house Great property nicely renovated, well appointed with comfy beds, good size rooms and really warm. Thank you Eve ##### Jen D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny W. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Methven option Great property an easy walking distance into the heart of Methven. Cosy and warm with a great fire. Host Eve was amazing for easy arrival and sorting extra wood due to the winter weather. ##### Johnny W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim J. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Methven holiday Lovely house, convenient location, roaring fire, spacious bedrooms, good parking, big comfy lounge, friendly and very helpful owner - what more could you want for an amazing week-long family holiday away complete with grown-up kids and their partners? A quick and easy run to Mt Hutt in the mornings, an easy stop at Opuke hot pools on the way home, and 10 minutes walk to the pub when you can’t be bothered cooking 😊 Thank you Eve, we will definitely be back! ##### Tim J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marise H. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and inviting Ideal for weekend getaway ##### Marise H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate J. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was great. Location and everything we needed was there. Would highly recommend ##### Kate J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### fliss a. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cosy home We loved our stay, the house is well equipped, nice decor and a cosy feeling. Easy to walk to town centre. ##### fliss a. 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