Title: Rural cottage 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 # Rural cottage ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/5c2a2244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/6c78298e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/ee09ef3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/7e000000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/f013ba56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the peaceful Marlborough countryside, Pukaka Cottage offers a spacious and welcoming retreat with a private garden and view of Pukaka Valley. Take advantage of the full kitchen, heat pump/air con, washing machine for convenience while you explore Rarangi beach or Whites Bay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Rural cottage Pukaka Cottage is set in the peaceful Marlborough countryside, just 10minutes drive from Blenheim or 20minutes from Picton ferry. Our accomodation is spacious and welcoming with a privet garden and a view of Pukaka Valley. A king sized bed, full kitchen, heat pump /air con and washing machine will sure to please! Take a walk at Rarangi beach (2kms away) or head over the hill to the beautiful sand at Whites bay. Bringing a third person? We've got that covered with a comfortable pull out bed. We look forward to welcoming you to pukaka cottage ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### 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 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 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 ### Property is also known as Pukaka Villa Rural cottage Villa Rural cottage Tuamarina Rural cottage Villa Tuamarina ## About the area Located in Tuamarina, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wairau River and Pollard Park, while ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tuamarina travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tuamarina.dx6303810) [View more Villas in Tuamarina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tuamarina-Villas.d6303810-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.418716,174.00256&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zuw%7BF_%7B_e%60%40%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40U%3FU%40SBS%40S%40UBSBQBU%40UBQDUBQDUBQDSDQDSDSDSFQDQFQDQFQFSHQFQFQFOHQHMFSHMHQHOHOJMHOJMHOJKJOJKJOJKJOJIJMLKJKLGLKJKLILKLILGJINILGLILENGLGLCNILENELCNENCLCNELCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBNDNBLBNDNBLDLDNHLBNFLFLDLHNFLHLHLFJHLJLHLJJJLFJJLJJLJHLNHJJJJNJNJJHNJLHNJLHNHNHPHLHRFLHPFNFPHPFPFRFPDPFPFPDPDRDPFTBPDRDPBTDPBTBPBTBT%40PBR%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%3FT%40R%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAPAT%3FRATATAPCRATCTAPCTCTCNCTEPCTEPETCPGTEPEPEPGPGPERGPGPGPIPGRGLIPGNIPILIRILINKNILKNILKLKLKNKJIJMNKJKJMJKJMHKJMJMFMLKFMHMFMHOFMHMDMHODMDOFMDMDOBODMDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOEMCOEMEOGMEMEOIMEMIMGOIKGMIMGMMMGKKMKMIKKMKKKKKKOKKKOKKKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIMISIMGQIOIQGMGSGQIQGQGQESGQEQGQEQEUEQEQEUCQEUCQEUCOAUCUCQCUAUASCQAU%3FUASAU%3FQAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1kbeezftRiOdmDUPQpKeUSLK-7E=) Tuamarina, Marlborough ### What's nearby - Marlborough Convention Centre - 14 min drive - 11.0 miles - Pollard Park - 15 min drive - 11.2 miles - Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles - Picton Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 17.7 miles - Picton Harbour - 21 min drive - 17.7 miles ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Harvest - ‬9 min drive - ‪Grovetown Hotel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Annies - ‬7 min drive - ‪Spring Creek Dairy & Takeaway - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Rural cottage located? > Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Wairau River, St Clair Winery and Johanneshof Cellars. ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Convention Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural cottage 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 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The property is very quiet in the country. If you don’t want to be right in Blenheim it is ideal. It takes about 20 minutes to get to Blenheim. We will definitely stay there again. ##### John Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon E. 25 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property with super hosts! The property was exactly as described, clean and tidy. The host kindly supported our needs on the trip and even put the air on so it was cool when we arrived 🥰 ##### Simon E. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely property located in a beautiful rural setting ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie O. 25 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect private spot We had a great stay here and will definitely be back again. Great if you don’t want to be in Blenheim and have some beautiful scenery to look at! ##### Sophie O. 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