Title: Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home 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 # Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home ## Photo gallery for Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44376800/44376795/be5bd80a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44376800/44376795/w1198h896x0y2-17ddee88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44376800/44376795/cf70a38f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44376800/44376795/w1198h896x0y2-83d26aab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44376800/44376795/c8a93120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Heathcote Cottage offers a charming retreat in Taupo, where you can unwind with modern comforts like air conditioning and WiFi. Set up a game of backyard cricket on the expansive lawn or dine outdoors under the covered patio. A 5-minute stroll takes you to the lake, while local cafes and restaurants are just 10 minutes away. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61130 sq ft ## 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. ### Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home For some genuine charm and character, you can't look past Heathcote Cottage! This holiday home has recently been renovated and refurbished so combines beautiful features of the original house with modern comforts that make this a wonderfully contemporary and relaxed space for your family or group to enjoy. In the warmer months, set yourselves up on the expansive lawn for a game of backyard cricket with the family. The covered patio is ideal for year-round meals outdoors. Everything you might need is on hand including all new appliances, air conditioning and heat pump, a Smart TV and you'll have access to WiFi in case the weather takes a turn. Unwind on site and admire the peace and quiet or stroll to the lake a 5-minute walk from your front door, or make the most of being so close to the local cafes and restaurants within a 10-minute walk. For a charming getaway to Taupo - Heathcote Cottage awaits! As there is a section a of concrete at the front the property that is cracked, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of trips. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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) - 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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 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. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Heathcote Taupo Home Taupo Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home Taupo 597368 Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this cottage. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Cottages in Taupō](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Cottages.d3571-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.687405,176.08249&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dgbkFqbvq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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QOD2ye_cxwpfQwAPNjIeXExR52E=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - ![Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108148/85b9e1ac-522e-496d-ab35-273a79517548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Museum and Art Gallery 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Spa Thermal Park 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 13 min walk - Dixie Brown's Cafe 14 min walk - Cafe Baku 14 min walk - Replete Food Company 12 min walk - Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe 13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home? ### Where is Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Heathcote Cottage - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Regan S. 7 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Great location and had everything we needed. ##### Regan S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 17 Jul 2021 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Disliked: Cleanliness Great that the cottage has the option to take your pet. Unsure whether cleaning is an option somehow (it was automatically added to the booking when I used wotif). I’d recommend the owners not make self cleaning an option, or to check in/reassess the cleaner used. Whilst the property is superficially cleaned, it really needs a thorough clean between guests and “stuff” should be packed away neatly or put into storage (contents in the laundry, rooms, etc). For the nightly price paid, you could stay in a nice motel/hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karlos m. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### karlos m. 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