Title: Riverbank Cottage 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 # Riverbank Cottage Cottage in Rapaura with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Riverbank Cottage ![Property grounds - Riverbank Cottage (Rapaura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111350000/111349100/111349092/w1308h983x5y0-649ebdab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Riverbank Cottage (Rapaura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111350000/111349100/111349092/4168c832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Riverbank Cottage (Rapaura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111350000/111349100/111349092/78f19e8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Riverbank Cottage (Rapaura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111350000/111349100/111349092/3a479218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Riverbank Cottage (Rapaura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111350000/111349100/111349092/8b1c31d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Riverbank Cottage and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Riverbank Cottage RIVERBANK COTTAGE AWAITS YOU. Riverbank cottage was originally the lean-to off the main homestead. In 2002 we moved it across the garden rebuilt it and lived there happily while the homestead was renovated. The cottage faces northeast overlooking our vineyard towards the Richmond ranges. It is within a stones throw of the Wairau River. The space Guests are welcome to a game of tennis on the court right in front of the cottage and to walk over to the river through the property. Guests can also dine both inside or out with an outside table and chairs set up on the veranda. Other things to note The toilet is located through the back door to the cottage under the porch. The way you get to it is undercover but does require you to step outside the back porch to get to it. Should you wish to bring your pets to stay please note they are welcome but are not allowed to sleep inside the cottage at night. This is to keep the cottage in such a condition for future guests. We also have a cat and a speagle dog called Jack who has free rein of the place. He is great with other dogs but just something to note if your planning on bringing your pet who may not be friendly towards ours. Thank you. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108720000/108716400/108716318/d8b68e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Springcreek studio apartment Rapaura - 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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 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 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=-41.453773,173.88646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Ep%7E%7BFkeid%60%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40Q%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40QBU%40S%40UBQBUBUBOBUDQBUDQDUBQDUDQFQDQFSFSDQFSFMFQFQHSFOHOFSHMHOHQHOHMHOJMJOHOJKHMJOLKHKJOLKJKJKLKJMLGLKLIJKLGLILILGNILGLELINELILENELENENALENCLENANCNCLANCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40LBPBL%40NDLBNDN%40LDNDLDNDLHLDNHLDLFLHNFJHLHLFLJLHJJLFLLJJLJJJJJJNJJJJJNJLJJHNJNHLHNHLJNHPHNFLHRFNHNFRFPHPFLFRDPFRDRFPDPDPDTDPDTBPDTBPDT%40NBTBTBPBT%40R%40T%40PBT%3FT%40R%40T%3FP%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FPATAT%3FRCTAPATATCRCPCTCTAPETCPETCPEREPETEPEPGREPGRERGPGLIPGPGRILGRIPGLINIPKNILINILKNINKJKNKLKJKLKLKJKLMHKLMJMFKJMHMJMHMFKHOFMHMFMFOFMDMHODMDODMDO%40ODMBODMBQ%40MBO%40O%40MBO%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMEMIOEMGMGMGOIMGMIMGMIKKMIMKMGKKMMKIKMMKKMIMMKKMIOKKIOKOKMIOIMIOIQIOIMGQISGMISGQGQGMGQESGSGQESGQEQEUCQESEQCUEQCUCQCUCUCQASAUCUAQAUASAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p-aU6oiTj-zIKtxj4q5IDeM3b8U=) Rapaura, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Hunter's Winery \- 7 min drive \- 2.9 miles - St Clair Winery \- 8 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Allan Scott Family Winemakers \- 9 min drive \- 4.7 miles - Cloudy Bay Vineyards \- 10 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Hans Herzog Estate \- 11 min drive \- 6.5 miles #### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dodson Street Beer Garden - ‬14 min drive - ‪Dodson Street Alehouse - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Grove Tavern - ‬13 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive - ‪Herb + Olive Cafe - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverbank Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Riverbank Cottage? ### Where is Riverbank Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Riverbank Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Penny B. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marlborough experience A lovely spot. The vineyards and wineries were great. Some lovely walks too. ##### Penny B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola C. 23 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a beautiful little cottage and so quiet and peaceful amongst the vines. Tastefully decorated with lots of hot water and comfy beds. Would definitely like to return and most definitely recommend. Only one tiny quip…please keep the oven clean ##### Nicola C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Becky J. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Charming cottage in the vineyards The cottage is lovely, especially the exterior with views and flowers surrounding it. The interior is a bit odd with shower in one room, sink in another and the WC is actually accessed from the exterior so you have to go outside to enter it. Otherwise, the cottage is lovely and well equipped. The sunrise views are amazing and it is quiet and calm. ##### Becky J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacky H. 16 May 2025 ##### Jacky H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ---