Birchwood Cottages
Location: 208 Milford Road, Te Anau, nz
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Tranquil Oasis in Te Anau
Nestled amidst picturesque gardens near Te Anau city center, Birchwood Cottages provide a serene escape with stunning views of the Fiordland Mountains.
Nature's Playground at Your Doorstep
Adjacent to Lake Te Anau, embark on unforgettable adventures to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, while enjoying the convenience of modern amenities and a private patio.
Comfort and Convenience Combined
Relish in the comfort of well-equipped cottages featuring modern kitchens, satellite TV, and private barbecue facilities. Delight in fishing and hiking opportunities, or let us arrange an excursion to Milford Sound.
Book Your Stay Today
Indulge in complimentary WiFi, parking, and phone calls to Australia and New Zealand at Birchwood Cottages. Don't miss out on this perfect blend of nature and relaxation.
Important Information
If you expect to arrive after 22:00 hours or outside reception opening hours, please inform Birchwood Cottages in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that breakfast is available for an additional charge of NZD 15 and must be ordered at least 48 hours prior to arrival. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Allergy-free room
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Outdoor furniture
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Playground on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Private picnics
- Art gallery on site
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Golf cart
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Paddle boating nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Premier Cottage with Shared Bathroom
3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
1292-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio
Layout - 3 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Cable channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Washer/dryer, highchair, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- DVD player
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- No housekeeping
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Deluxe Cottage
This self-contained cottage features a large patio with a private BBQ. It has a kitchen, a laundry and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
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One-Bedroom Cottage
Features a queen-size bed in the bedroom, kitchen facilities, heating, satellite TV, telephone with free calls to Australia and New Zealand, and a sofa bed for 2 people. There are French doors to the private patio furnished with outdoor furniture and a private BBQ. The private bathroom includes a shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and bathrobes.
This room accommodates up to 3 guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
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Three-Bedroom Cottage
Features a washing machine with dryer. Kitchen includes microwave/convection oven and fridge with freezer.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Fan
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
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Luxury Cottage
Three-bedroom cottage featuring laundry facilities, air-conditioning and a patio with a BBQ and outdoor furniture. Full kitchen includes an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave. There is 2 bathrooms.
Linen and towels are supplied and included in the rate.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Fan
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Additional bathroom
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
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Superior Cottage
This air-conditioned cottage features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, refrigerator and a microwave. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, a DVD player and a telephone are also provided. There is 2 bathrooms. Guests relax in the private BBQ area which includes outdoor furniture.
Please note that this cottage is a 10-minute walk from the main property.
Please note that the eighth guest will be accommodated on a sofa bed.
Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Shower
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Guest Reviews
- Rachael (9/5): warm, friendly, comfortable and clean....everything you need! - What made this place so fabulous were the hosts Ray and Leonie. Super friendly and helpful. I always want to stay somewhere warm, comfortable and clean. This was all that and more. Thanks Ray for looking after our stuff while we were out hiking and being so friendly and helpful. We'll be back!
- Connie (9/5): - Modern, plenty of room, clean. Bonus coffee shop nearby.
- Feng (8/5): -
- Heather (9/5): Large comfortable house with everything we needed - We booked last minute and they were very accommodating and welcoming. House was large, warm and comfortable. Separate showers and toilet was helpful. Full sized kitchen with everything we needed. Covered desk space for our muddy boots was a bonus! Cafe almost next door for coffee was amazing. It was a bit far out of town without a car.
- Prasoon (10/5): -
- Linda (10/5): Highly recommend - We had a whole cottage with three bedrooms so everyone had space. Everything we needed for breakfast was in the kitchen. Ray was really helpful with some tips about the local area. Milk for coffee/tea was in the fridge upon arrival. There was a laundry room so we were able to get some laundry done.
- Christopher (9/5): Good - Good location with good amenities Little close to the highway for some car noise especially as everyone starts off to milford sound
- Katharina (10/5): -
- Changheon (8/5): - Room size and Drier Bathroom shower facility, position, design, small basin
Actual accommodation address was different with Google maps information so it was confusing to find the accommodation in first time but it was OK.
- Sally (9/5): -
- HELENE (8/5): - Wc séparé Manque de lave vaisselle
- Vicki (9/5): Great location for visiting Milford Sounds, clean cozy quiet cabin - Clean quiet cozy cabin being great location for visiting Milford Sound and local area. Had everything we needed for our overnight stay Few issues with slow internet but it may have been a one time event
- Carolyn (6/5): In need of a refresh - Good location comfortable bed In need of a refresh. Kettle didn’t work, gloomy and uncared for
- Mark (10/5): -
- Linda (9/5): -
- Sonia (8/5): Comfortable, well located, friendly staff - Large place, comfortable couch and large kitchen Could use a little tender loving care especially the equipment in the kitchen.
- Christala (1/5): -
- Wendy (10/5): Cosy and comfortable cottage - Clean and comfortable, 3 huge bedrooms, easy walking distance to town center. The hosts were very accommodating with our late arrival, checked in to see if we needed anything and overall just a great and relaxing experience.
- Alain (7/5): - Très bien équipé,très grand,3chambres
- Hans (5/5): Sådär - Läget
- David (5/5): Great location great host. - Great location with everything we needed except WiFi. No WiFi.
- Katarzyna (10/5): -
- Richard (8/5): - Plenty of space inside and outside, good off road parking Cost is high
- Wai (8/5): Enjoyable stay. - Quiet and spacious, good laundry facilities. Assigned house locates outside the cottage and no reception staff at reception desk. Only one toilet makes a group of a bit difficult.
- Trine Skov (3/5): - Der var en ok service med at tjekke os ind, selv om vi ankom tidligt, og der var en room service, hvor de hentede skraldet. Hytten lå lige ved et værksted og med omgivende rækværk i flere forskellige materialer, så det virkede på ingen måde hyggeligt. Indenfor var møblerne gamle og tunge, så rummet med køkken, spiseplads og stuemøbler virkede meget overfyldt. Skabene virker ikke rengjorte. På terrassen var stolene beskidte/ulækre og utilstrækkelige (3 stole til 6 mennesker), og gasgrillen var både beskidt og virkede ikke.
- Anneline (9/5): Cozy cottage with mountain view - Cozy, spacious and well-equipped cottage with personality and a wonderful sun deck. It feels like staying in your grandma's holiday house. Excellent location and very friendly hosts.
- Ulrich (5/5): Gute Lage und viel Platz, aber enttäuschend im Detail - Gute Lage in Te Anau und ein grosszügiger Bungalow mit viel Platz. Beim Check-in mussten wir den Besitzer zunächst suchen. Er wies uns darauf hin, dass es eventuell Probleme mit dem Internet geben könnte und wir uns melden sollten. Das Internet funktionierte tatsächlich nicht, allerdings konnten wir den Eigentümer danach nicht mehr finden. Die Chalets wirken insgesamt recht abgenutzt, insbesondere die Matratze war stark durchgelegen. Insgesamt war der Aufenthalt enttäuschend, vor allem im Verhältnis zum Preis – auch wenn dieser für Te Anau zu dieser Jahreszeit möglicherweise marktüblich ist.
- Dieter (9/5): Schöne Ferienwohnung, sehr zu empfehlen - Schöne, komplett ausgestattete Ferienwohnung in einem freistehendem Blockhaus mit überdachter Terrasse und Gartengrill. Der Gastgeber ist sehr nett. Das Sofa war etwas durchgesessen.
- Jay Mi (7/5): -
- PR (9/5): Comfortable unit, friendly host, good location - Ray is an excellent host. The cottages are walking distance to town (just over 500m). Well equipped kitchen, plenty of towels etc in the bathroom. The one bedroom unit had a good amount of space for the two of us. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Everything was very clean. Nothing of note.
- Martina (10/5): - Very spacious and comfortable accomodation, quiet but close to town center, self check-in after hours with clear instructions. Would definitely stay there again.
- Allan (8/5): Very comfortable and pleasant. - Perfect place for 6 of us before we headed to Milford Sound early the next morning.
- natalie (9/5): - Large house for three of us and super clean
- Ian (9/5): Great location. - Great spot to base yourself out of for a visit to Milford haven.
- Forde (9/5): -
- Siew Kang (8/5): Cosy and Clean - Cosy, clean and convenient. Was close to the eateries in town. Office left a note at the office door when I checked in late after 6pm. Everything went smoothly. Has a wide parking space inside the compound. The facility is a a bit dated.
- Kenny (8/5): -
- veronika (10/5): - We loved our cottage. Everything was perfect and the owners are very nice. Would definitely stay again. Nothing.
- Dinu (9/5): - Excellent location and with all facillities. Nothing.
- Lakshitha Perera (10/5): -
- Satish (10/5): Great stay option at Te Anau - Neat and clean. Well equipped kitchen. Clean linen. Easy check in and out. Helpful host. Close to city centre Nil
- Ashley (10/5): - Clean, spacious and had everything we needed for 4 people, great stay and would recommend! Nothing
- Susan (10/5): - Good location, comfortable beds. Ray is super friendly and approachable.
- Livio (8/5): - The whole cottage was very big and comfy.
- gerard (7/5): - Goede internet verbinding We hadden 3 slaapkamer cottage. Ergens in de jaren 70 gebouwd en ingericht volgens ANWB bondshotel ideeen met dito lucht. Niet van spruitjes maar vet. Deze lucht zat in gordijnen, vloerbedekking en slaapkamer. Alles was oud en zag er shabby uit. Sinds de 70 er jaren niets meer aan gedaan behalve nieuwe koelkast. Alles was wel schoon. Duidelijk aan renovatie toe.
- Michelle (9/5): Would stay again! - Spacious room.
Had everything we needed, even though it is quite basic.
Good water pressure in the shower.
Good location on highway 94, and fortunately very little traffic at night, so it is quiet.
The lady at the reception was very nice. The bed was much too soft for us.
- Raman (7/5): Managed for one night. - Location Property is old and wears a tired look. The light bulb in the bathroom was not working.
- Nation (8/5): -
- Zoltán (8/5): - We had to expand the booking and they were flexible and helpful. A dishwaher and coffee maker would have been nice.
- Wheadon (9/5): -
- Casey (9/5): -
- Marian (8/5): Oud maar schoon met goede bedden - De bedden waren goed! Terug in de tijd! Alles is wel schoon
- marilyn (8/5): - Cosy, convenient and clean venue. Older but clean & comfortable
- Therese (9/5): Family of 4 for 4 nights - The owner was extremely helpful and nice. The accomodation was spacious and had everything we needed. It was nice to have 2 showers so we didn’t have to share with kids. 😉
- Laurie (8/5): Great stay and tour into Milford Sound - Location was great able to walk to town for dinner, owners very welcoming and helpful. Cottage comfortable and clean
- CELINE (10/5): -
- Roshen (3/5): - The property need some renovation before charging premium price. - Outdated kitchen & Bathroom.
Really old property and the insulation is average.
Not worth for money Bathroom, shower, water pressure
- Del (10/5): Exceptional - Walking distance to town. Very spacious
- Diana (9/5): Superb -
- Akhil (7/5): Good -
- Patrick (7/5): Quiet,comfy,pleasant if just wanting stopover to Milf sound. - Reception lady lovely,quiet,had everything you needed, good for 1-2nights,roomy bedrooms Little bit dated,basic but was ok for short stay,probably 10 min walk to town eateries,good supermarket avail,was open late Anzac day
- Berat (8/5): Very good -
- Kuva (10/5): Exceptional -
- Louise (9/5): Superb -
- Bernadette (9/5): Superb -
- Kuva (9/5): Owner and staff very accommodating and easy check-in and out! - Large Cottage with 3 bedrooms Beds a little soft and would be nice if it had another toilet.
- Chris (6/5): - Property is very dated.Chipped dishes,dirty cups,sofa very uncomfortable.Cottage could do with a good clean.Service of cottage was below average.
Close to town.
- Patrick (10/5): - Lovely quaint cottages. Great value for money.
- Annette (9/5): Superb - Lovely spacious cottage. Everything that we needed. Lovely, clean and peaceful and very comfortable. Hosts were very welcoming when we arrived. We wish that we could have stayed longer.
- Andree (8/5): Very good -
- Rosalie (10/5): - The house was lovely and warm as the heat pumps were on when we arrived. Lots of space to relax. A cosy house to stay in.
- Anne (9/5): Superb - Lovely spacious cottage. Clean and comfortable.
Friendly hosts. Great stay
- Peter (7/5): Good - The location is good. Some of the facilities are a bit "tired".
- Sherry (8/5): Spacious accomodations, good value, walking distance to waterfront - Very spacious cottage with room for a car on driveway; full kitchen, friendly check in staff. Only complaint is that front desk doesn't work very late and knives in kitchen need sharpening!
- Shirley (8/5): Very good - Cleanliness of the place. It has everything we need. Only 1 toilet and bathroom for 6 people
- Andrew (9/5): Met our expectations and we would stay there again. - Roomy, great amenities, very comfortable. It wasn’t fancy or modern, but clean and good use of the space. Needs a bathroom trashcan.
- Gwyneth (8/5): Very good - Very well appointed, had everything we needed to self cater. Parking was very easy and friendly welcome.
- Mike (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly owners. Comfortable accommodation and very clean. The accommodation can sleep up to 8 people, but only has one toilet Think it would be a struggle if fully occupied.
- Charlotte (7/5): Great for a family looking to explore the area. - The place was really clean and it was great to stay somewhere that we could make our own food The seating wasn’t very comfortable and the location wasn’t our first choice, although it was just a 5-10minite walk to town. It was a place to sleep and then get out and enjoy the area rather than relax in.
- Peter (7/5): Good - Convenience
- Craig (7/5): Good -
- Robyn (10/5): We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Close to a cafe to enjoy a morning coffee. 👏 - Plenty of room to spread out. Great facilities, especially the extra shower room. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils and appliances.
- Paul (6/5): Good value - We only stayed one night and ate out. It was fine. Excellent cafe next door for pies and ice cream. Huge garden. Owner was friendly and helpful. No dishwasher. Some of the furniture was dated.
- Sam (9/5): Superb - Very clean and well stocked kitchen. Spacious for six with comfy beds. Great water pressure in showers and plenty of onsite parking. Good value for a family of six to eight people. Having only one WC was bit difficult with six adults but managed to share.
- David (10/5): Exceptional -
- Glenn (7/5): Good -
- Dave (10/5): Brilliant place to stay. - Location.. short distance to town.
The cottage was private and we loved the patio area. The staff were very helpful also. N/a
- Peter (10/5): Exceptional - We received a nice friendly welcome by our host who showed us around the accommodation. We enjoyed our stay in a spotless, well equipped, self contained one bedroom cottage. Highly recommend.
- Jano (9/5): Very good for overnight stay - The cottage was clean and cimfortable. The host was nice and very friendly. The bathroom was not realy great
- Craig (8/5): Great room and facilities - Great room for the overnight stay. Good facilities. Nothing
- Andrew (5/5): Passable -
- Lisa (9/5): Very accommodating staff and extremely helpful. - The location is great. The butcher across the road is good, as the cottage includes a bbq on the deck, which was a bonus. Nothing, really!
- Peter (9/5): Superb -
- Thierry (9/5): Superb -
- Stephanie (8/5): - Nice cottage but a bit old. Could benefit from an upgrade.
- Arahi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lisa (8/5): Very good - Great affordable accommodation and very easy check in. Just basic cabin accommodation, but close to town.
- Niamh (8/5): Great friendly kiwi service -
- Sue (5/5): Passable - Great air conditioners It said 2 bathrooms but it only had 1 toilet
- Joseph (9/5): Superb -
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