Eden Cottage, Wedderburn

Eden Cottage lived up to its name - it couldn’t have been more perfect! The views out every window are utterly sublime - there is the layered and dramatic Maniototo mountains beyond the rolling green hills and we were allowed to walk up the inviting path towards them in the evening, on a blissful walk with dramatic skies overhead that words can’t describe. The cottage itself is utterly charming and has everything you need, including a bloody awesome wee wood-burner which was stoked to the top with wood and ready to light, which we did. Upon getting cosy, a visitor arrived at the door, Polly the cat. Now I’m a serious cat person, my friend more of a dog woman but Polly gave that dog woman so much love I made a photo shoot to forever convince her why cats are great. Polly is gorgeous, the perfect cat, the perfect finishing touch on a perfect cottage with perfect views… super comfy beds - I slept like an absolute queen (and I’m a terrible sleeper) in my single bed - I literally didn’t move. Lovely linens throughout, and that delicious rural silence to help zzzz off. The family were lovely, friendly and extremely accommodating right down to the ‘no one is booked for tonight, so no rush to be off by checkout time’ text we received the next morning. And Chloe’s artwork - wow she’s so talented! The paintings in the bedrooms - just made me smile so much - you’ll have to go to see it, and the photo of four trees in the living room - windswept, dramatic, beautifully composed, framed - and my excitement the next day to see those same four trees in the distance out my bedroom window. This place is Eden, in terms of my aesthetics. You just know very good people are nearby, and have thought of you when you’re snug in Eden Cottage. I’ll be spreading the word about this absolute wee gem, and oh my goodness I’ll be back. It’s just metres from the rail trail, which as it happens is what we did the next day, my friend having turned up from Wanaka with a couple of e-bikes.

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I loved that it was out of town on a farm - very relaxing. Great location close to a number of different towns to explore too.

Amazing! We loved everything about this cottage for our family getaway! It’s super cosy with everything you need, in a great location close to the rail trail (we biked wedderburn to ranfurly and this was great with kids). Also close to wedderburn pub, and golf course, and fun day trips to Nasby, St Bathans and other cool little towns, pubs etc. Thank you so much to Chloe & Liam for being great hosts!