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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Country Retreats on Ranzau 1 is set in Nelson. This holiday home features a garden. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Our unit was super clean, modern and the beds were comfortable. We liked the option of being able to take our dog, we decided not to this time though. Was thoughtful to have some drinks, chocolates, milk and biscuits ready for our arrival as well as some fresh eggs in the fridge. Having the use of the free washing machine and drier was fab.

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9.4
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

The Wheelhouse Inn features five self-contained houses and apartments with spectacular sea views, from Nelson's Port Hills to the lovely Tasman Bay. A 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach, it offers free WiFi access, free on-site parking and barbecue facilities.

The views were spectacular and the Lookout was cosy and yet spacious. We had everything we could possibly want to hand and absolutely loved hanging out on the deck or the living room soaking up the view.

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9.3
Superb
646 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Located 2.3 km from Trafalgar Park, Brook Nest provides accommodation in Nelson. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson is 1.4 km away.

The spacious holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, as well as a kettle. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

A wonderful haven in a great location, this property is such a great place to stay....warm, comfortable spacious exceptional kitchen....TV with all apps available....I would definitely recommend this a place to stay....gorgeous garden with a wonderful deck to relax on in the evening...just stunning.....

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£193
per night

Located in Nelson, 12 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 14 km from Trafalgar Park, 3bdrm plus Sleepot Home, offers a garden and air conditioning. This holiday home provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Guests can make use of barbecue facilities.

Hi there, the house was very comfortable, the beds were comfortable, the location was good to anywhere around the Nelson area and the road was quiet and the house quite secluded.

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9.5
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Situated in Nelson, a few steps from Tahunanui Beach and 3.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT Home offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

Beach is right across the street. Easy walk to great coffee and food. Place was immaculate.

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9.3
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
£384
per night

Oaktree House features accommodation situated 100 metres from the centre of Nelson and offers free bikes and a garden. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa.

It reminded us of Japanese houses, perfectly proportioned I loved the outdoor seating areas

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9.7
Exceptional
83 reviews

Close to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Casa Bella - Nelson Holiday Home is situated in Nelson and has a garden. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Trafalgar Park.

The Location was perfect. Could walk to town. Great coffee shops nearby. House was very very private and roomy👌

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9.4
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£205
per night

Located in Nelson, 16 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 17 km from Trafalgar Park, Country Retreats on Ranzau 3 offers a garden and air conditioning. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Liked the place, was very peaceful and the pool was the best feature which the kids loved. The beds were one of the most comfortable beds I ever slept in, had some great nights sleeps. Would have been even better if we had room cleaning everyday, but overall great place to stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
73 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Country Retreats on Ranzau 2 is located in Nelson. This holiday home offers a garden. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Perfect accommodation for our weekend away at a show. So nice and warm and fantastic to have our four legged babies able to relax in our own private yard.

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9.4
Superb
81 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

The villa with a balcony and garden views features 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

stunning traditional villa with all mod cons. extremely comfy beds and pillows. Tom and taya have thought of everything to make you’re stay a home from home. cannot recommend enough. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
£198
per night

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  • Brook Nest
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Located 2.3 km from Trafalgar Park, Brook Nest provides accommodation in Nelson. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson is 1.4 km away.

  • 3bdrm plus Sleepot Home,
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Located in Nelson, 12 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 14 km from Trafalgar Park, 3bdrm plus Sleepot Home, offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Lovely, tidy and comfortable home close to all the local facilities.

  • LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT Home
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews

    Situated in Nelson, a few steps from Tahunanui Beach and 3.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT Home offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning.

    an awesome property. great location and very clean

  • Oaktree House
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews

    Oaktree House features accommodation situated 100 metres from the centre of Nelson and offers free bikes and a garden. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.

    sparkling clean, lovely garden areas, beautiful house, great location

  • Casa Bella - Nelson Holiday Home
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Close to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Casa Bella - Nelson Holiday Home is situated in Nelson and has a garden.

  • Haulashore Vista
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Haulashore Vista is situated in Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    location, clean, orange trees, heating, outside fire,

  • Monaco Waterside Magic
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Situated in Nelson and only 10 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Monaco Waterside Magic features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Selah Retreat
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Nelson and only 1.2 km from Tahunanui Beach, Selah Retreat features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The views are amazing and the location was perfect.

These cottages in Nelson have options with FREE cancellation

  • Country Retreats on Ranzau 1
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Country Retreats on Ranzau 1 is set in Nelson. This holiday home features a garden.

    It was just fantastic overall, Thanks Ange from JVM

  • The Wheelhouse Inn
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 649 reviews

    The Wheelhouse Inn features five self-contained houses and apartments with spectacular sea views, from Nelson's Port Hills to the lovely Tasman Bay.

    Fantastic views. Good location and fantastic views.

  • Country Retreats on Ranzau 3
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews

    Located in Nelson, 16 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 17 km from Trafalgar Park, Country Retreats on Ranzau 3 offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Great facilities, all very clean and of a good quality

  • Country Retreats on Ranzau 2
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 81 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Country Retreats on Ranzau 2 is located in Nelson. This holiday home offers a garden.

    Great retreat, loved the setting, the house was specious

  • Cooper's Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 72 reviews

    In the Tahunanui district of Nelson, close to Tahunanui Beach, Cooper's Cottage has a garden and a washing machine. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

    great setup with everything a family needs while on holiday

  • Paddleboard and Mountain Bike Paradise
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Paddleboard and Mountain Bike Paradise is located in Nelson.

  • Sunseeker Views Nelson
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Situated in Nelson and only 2.3 km from Tahunanui Beach, Sunseeker Views Nelson features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    the location was perfect, the view was even better!

  • Above The Cut
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Nelson, 2.2 km from Tahunanui Beach and 2.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Above The Cut offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Fin utsikt, stor terass, sköna sängar, fräscha badrum, stort vardagsrum

Travelling by car? These cottages in Nelson offer free parking!

  • Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a patio, Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees is situated in Nelson.

    The hosts sent very clear instructions - it was easy

  • Korepo Lodge @ Ruby Bay
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 40 reviews

    Korepo Lodge @ Ruby Bay offers accommodation 4 km from Mapua Wharf.

    House is beautiful. ..it could be in architectural digest magazine. Great location.

  • Morning Bloom Cottage Bed and Breakfast
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 33 reviews

    In the Tahunanui district of Nelson, close to Tahunanui Beach, Morning Bloom Cottage Bed and Breakfast has a garden and a washing machine.

    The host was super friendly and virtually undetectable during our stay

  • Golden Hills Farm Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 69 reviews

    In a beautiful rural hill-top setting, this semi-detached holiday home features a garden with an outdoor pool, barbecue and stunning views of the ocean and mountains of Nelson Bay.

    Lovely spacious home and well equipped. Gorgeous outlook.

  • Cambria Hideaway
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews

    Situated just 1.7 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Cambria Hideaway features accommodation in Nelson with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as bicycle parking.

    Good location, very tidy, good size. Well appointed.

  • Tasman Bay Villa
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Nelson and only 1.8 km from Tahunanui Beach, Tasman Bay Villa offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Ocean Spa Views
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10 reviews

    Situated in Nelson and only 3 km from Trafalgar Park, Ocean Spa Views features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Schöne Aussicht, schön geräumig, alles da was man benötigt

  • SHORT WALK TO NELSON CITY CENTRE - fast ultra-fibre broadband, quiet location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 68 reviews

    SHORT WALK TO NELSON CITY CENTRE - fast ultra-fibre broadband, quiet location is situated in Nelson and offers a terrace.

    Excellent location, great facilities, good communication.

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Cottages that guests love in Nelson

  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 206 reviews
    Room was spacious for 2 people and well maintained. Very clean room and towels. Instructions inside the room and for check-in were clear and helpful. Parking was convenient and right outside the room. The host very sweetly left the heater on so that the room was cosy when we checked-in late at night. They also left a small bottle of milk which came in handy. Beach towels were a plus.
    Agrim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £65.59
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews
    The cabin was great , sheep are cute
    R
    Rod
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 115 reviews
    Oh that view🥰. Wow. I’d booked the cosy cabin. Cute. Loved all the little extra bits that were left for us, scrummy muesli, bread butter etc. delicious
    Anne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £163.02
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 72 reviews
    Charming cottage with great outdoor decks and yard. Comfortable and spacious lounge room and dining room. Very functional kitchen with good stock of crockery and cutlery. Good shower and hot water. We enjoyed sitting on the rear deck for breakfast and afternoon drinks - lovely sunny spot. Quiet area at night.
    Janet
    Group
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 101 reviews
    We went past a wonderful lavender field to the charming and fabulous cottage. Rachel welcomed us very kindly and helped us with everything. We received freshly baked bread, butter and jam for breakfast In the evenings, we sat out on the cozy terrace with a glass of wine. We enjoyed every moment of our stay here. Thank you, Rachel!
    Zsuzsanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £285.28
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 40 reviews
    An exceptional lodge that positively delivered way more than the photos and descriptions indicated. Spacious living areas and bedrooms, well equipped, lots of homely personal touches and a most delightful place generally to gather with friends or family. Despite the chilly weather we were very warm and cosy. The fireplace is a feature and something else!
    Karen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £163.02
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 72 reviews
    Charming cottage , clever little decor touches. Great for families, good sized garden for kids to run around in, and right next door to a park/playground. Close to Tahuna Beach. All the facilities you need, and everything very clean. We didn't meet our hosts but welcoming message and bottle of wine was a lovely touch. Great value for money.
    Ali Lonsdale
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 17 reviews
    Fabulous cosy cottage, so well equipped and with a gorgeous garden to sit out in as well. Great location, just a short walk to the CBD, walks and waterfront. Excellent communication throughout the booking process and lead up to our stay. Would definitely stay again.
    Samantha
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £163.02
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 72 reviews
    Really lovely cottage and great value. Great location and really good facilities.
    Christopher
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 101 reviews
    Rachel was a truely lovely and welcoming host. The cottage had character and was extremely cosy - it was certainly a unique and beautiful retreat that everyone should experience. Loved everything about the place from the outdoor tub, lights, bed, robe, backyard and the homemade bread was a wonderful touch. It had everything I needed and exceeded my expectations. Great value for money. I left feeling relaxed and refreshed. Will definitely be back in the near future!
    Kathleen
    Solo traveller

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