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8.5 / 10 Guest Rating

River Cottage

1 Henry Street, Blenheim, nz

River Cottage - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Riverside Retreat in Blenheim

Stunning Riverside Views: Nestled in Blenheim, River Cottage offers a tranquil escape with a terrace overlooking the serene river, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventures.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Units: Each unit at our homestay is thoughtfully furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, and cozy bed linens. The shared bathroom is equipped with fresh towels and complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces: Whether you've spent the day cycling, fishing, or hiking, our garden and shared lounge area provide the ideal spots to kick back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Experience the beauty of Blenheim at River Cottage - Book your stay now for an unforgettable riverside getaway!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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King Room with Lake View

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The spacious double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

30 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerDeskSeating Area

King Room with Lake View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$75.94

$60.75

Includes taxes & fees
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King Room with Mountain View

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

25 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerDeskSeating Area

King Room with Mountain View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$81.35

$65.08

Includes taxes & fees
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King Room with Garden View

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

25 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerSeating AreaFan

King Room with Garden View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$113.84

$91.07

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.5
Excellent303 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly service and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.6
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.0
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage8.6
Overall Experience8.6

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PetranzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2025

"Beautiful river views"

7.0

He location is beautiful. Sit along the river and relax.

The actual rooms have been updated but everything else is tired and not that it was dirty but not as clean as a lot of other properties we stayed at.

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etchellnzNZ
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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GenevievenzNZ
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 31, 2025

"Beautiful location, lovely home and great stay!"

10.0

Beautiful location, lovely big bed with electric blankets and good linen. Easy walking distance to town and easy to get access. Just follow the email instructions! Plenty of shared leisure/relaxation space downstairs with a full kitchen and easy access to a river walk right outside. Would definitely stay again

Watch out for the step on the way in! 😅

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RodneymyMY
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 26, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MerrinauAU
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 10, 2025

"Lovely quaint place thank you!"

8.0

Was lovely to stay in such a gorgeous old house. Was so close to centre of town. We were able to walk everywhere.

Nothing! Initially we had concerns being near the foot traffic. However was no issues!

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NicknzNZ
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 27, 2025

"Comfortable and spacious room. VERY comfy bed and amazing views of the surrounding area."

8.0

Very friendly owner and comfy room in a house-like set up. Owner lives else where so I had the place to myself. I didn't use the cooking/lounge facilitates but they looked comfy, very homely, neat and clean. This would be great spot for a small group to book out. Awesome communication and I was even able to check in half an hour early. I would defiantly stay again.

My room was not en-suit but I knew that when I booked it so it's no fault of the property - I am not sure they can offer en suite rooms.

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AlexgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 23, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0

Brilliant location, spacious, clean, cosy, room. Heater kept us warm and tv entertained. One of our nights we were alone in the house so had full access to the kitchen and dining room to ourselves. Plus free parking.

Overall vibe was slightly off, as front door to the house was open 24/7, and there were no staff or hosts present at any point. Felt more like a mountain hut than a town cottage stay - functional but not overly secure (coming from a city, felt a little unsafe, but Blenheim is a safe place so maybe nothing if you're ok with that).

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StephannlNL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 22, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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KerstinnzNZ
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 21, 2025

"We enjoyed our stay at River Cottage especially the from the sun heated porch."

7.0

The location was perfect. Wandering along the river has been a real treat.

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CaitlinnzNZ
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solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 25, 2025

"Hidden gem"

7.0

Great central location. Lots of parking. Easy check in. Spacious room with nice view. Very big bed. Clean room. Close to Seymour Park. Felt very homely which was lovely. Fridge in room. Coffee and tea amenities available in room. Big desks too! Heaters available.

If you have big bags or mobility challenges please beware that the stairs are narrow. The guests in the other room were rather loud until late & they brought the smell of smoke in with them which isn’t the fault of the property - just something that dampened my experience. Perhaps worthwhile to add a no smoking sign somewhere. The host is easy to contact if you need to get in touch though.

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