Title: Rural cottage        Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Rural cottage 

## Photo gallery for Rural cottage 

![Interior - Rural cottage        (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/6c78298e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Dining - Rural cottage        (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/f013ba56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior detail - Rural cottage        (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/7dfe1007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rural cottage        (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/7e000000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Interior - Rural cottage        (Tuamarina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66414900/66414888/9035c9ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

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.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space

## Add dates for prices

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## 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 our cut flower garden and beyond into 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

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift (single-level property)
- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the marina

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby

### 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

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## Policies

### 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 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 

### 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)

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Tuamarina, Marlborough

### What's nearby

- ![Pollard Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/562/53aa29e8-a56c-4d68-8057-e725cab9bcdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Pollard Park  
12 min drive \- 11.2 miles
- St Clair Winery  
9 min drive \- 9.6 miles
- Marlborough Convention Centre  
11 min drive \- 11.0 miles
- ASB Theatre Marlborough  
11 min drive \- 11.0 miles
- Seymour Square  
12 min drive \- 11.4 miles

### Getting around

- Picton (PCN)  
12 min drive

### Restaurants

- Harvest  
9 min drive
- Grovetown Hotel  
7 min drive
- Annies  
7 min drive
- Fat Tonys  
7 min drive
- Isobel Olives  
15 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Rural cottage 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.

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10 - Excellent

4

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

Verified

### 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

Verified

### 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

Verified

### 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

Verified

### 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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