Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral
Nelson City, Nelson
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3 nights
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The Tintagel Cottage (pronounced Tin-ta-jel) is a luxury studio cottage located in a tranquil garden setting at the rear of an historic 4 bedroom home, situated in a historic area in Nelson known as ‘The Dress Circle’. The owners, Kay and Simon reside on-site, and have enjoyed hosting visitors at the cottage for over 15 years.
Intimate and cosy, north-facing French doors open onto an established garden, with large native trees and shrubs, home to an abundant birdlife. An ov
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Books Smoke-free Property Stereo Video Library Dryer Iron/ironing Board -
OUTDOOR
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INTERNET
Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access -
LANGS SPOKEN
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ACCESSIBILITY
If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) -
GUEST SERVICES
Laundry Facilities Ski Privileges (optional) -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
DVD Player Dining Table Kitchenette Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator -
ACTIVITIES NEARBY
Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Sailing Skiing Swimming Windsurfing Winery Tours Zoo -
BEDROOM
Bed Sheets Heating -
BATHROOM
Hair Dryer Towels -
ENTERTAINMENT
DVD Player TV -
OUTDOOR SPACE
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FOOD AND DRINK
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Electric Kettle Kitchenette Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Toaster
Check-in : 02:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 2
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Mick R.
Submitted Feb 8, 2026
Stayed Jan 29, 2026Comfortable, convenient and friendly. A good location and everything you need.
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Lora Z.
Submitted Mar 17, 2025
Stayed Feb 1, 2025This cottage was the perfect home base during a month of exploration, and Kay and Simon the perfect hosts. I hope to return to this charming spot again someday!
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Chris P.
Submitted Mar 4, 2024
Stayed Feb 23, 2024Excellent location for wandering to town or driving out of town to explore. Cosy space with all you need. Would go back again for more time in Nelson.
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Juliet P.
Submitted Mar 12, 2023
Stayed Feb 22, 2023Great place - wish it had included a hairdryer as we flew in to Nelson. Happily swap that for the bathroom scales :-) Just what we were looking for and 5 minutes from Melrose House for coffee.
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Jennifer M.
Submitted Feb 19, 2023
Stayed Nov 27, 2022Perfect! An enjoyable stroll into town and yet so quiet. Couldn't have asked for a better spot! Thank you Kay.
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Peter H.
Submitted Feb 6, 2023
Stayed Feb 3, 2023It is in a nice setting. It was clean and the bed was comfortable but it was minimal. There was soap but no shampoo. The toilet didn’t always flush completely. The duvet was on upside down with the buttons up by our faces. A nice small vase of flowers would be much better than plastic pot plant. Other wise it was OK.
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Margaret W.
Submitted Jan 17, 2023
Stayed Jan 6, 2023There were some positives: pleasant and unobtrusive hosts, very quiet and tranquil position, excellent reading lights behind the bed. 1) The advertised photo shows the beautiful main house. BUT THE BATCH IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BUILDING! 2) The place is superficially tidy, but screaming for a deep-clean: eg mould on shower doors and rubbish bin lid, skirting boards grubby, grubby curtains and blinds and needs a good dusting. 3) The garden could be cute but seems semi abandoned - needs a good rake and weed and sweep. 4) The metal chairs are too rusty to sit on. Basically, a pleasant enough property could be an excellent property with some hard work done on it. For the same price, we could stay in a clean smart motel in Nelson, and that is what we shall do in future.
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Teresa A.
Submitted Nov 27, 2022
Stayed Nov 23, 2022This property was quaint and close to town, which was great because we didn't have a vehicle but there was a bit of a hill to walk up so a level of fitness and good shoes would be recommended.
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Neville M.
Submitted May 2, 2022
Stayed Apr 18, 2022Bookabach highly recommended. Used it several times. Slightly disappointed no longer NZ owned (I am from Australia - sic).
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Pamela N.
Submitted Dec 20, 2021
Stayed Dec 11, 2021This was just what the listing said, a character bach in the grounds of a historic villa in the old section of Nelson that rises behind the cathedral. Compact and tidy, the accommodation was just what one or two people would want for a short holiday.
