Peaceful and private bach just a few minutes walk to village centre and pools

Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
$213 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

You and your family or friends will be close to everything when you stay at our peaceful yet centrally located house. It's located on one of Hanmer's oldest and most established streets and offers a quintessential Kiwi bach experience. Nestled among trees and across the road from the Hanmer Forest, the house is private and quiet but just a couple of minutes walk from the pools and village centre. The bach is full of character, comfortable and well appointed, including a full kitchen, and a log burner, heaters and electric blankets for the winter months. There is a master bedroom and a second bedroom with beds on the lower and mezzanine floors (accessible by a ladder) which ideal for children. Linen and towels are provided for guests. The property has generous gardens and lawns at the front and back of the house, offering both sun and shade.

Whether you want a relaxing or active stay, our house is an ideal gateway to all that Hanmer has to offer. The forest across the road offers great walking and mountain biking opportunities and the birdsong is lovely in the mornings and evenings.

As a family we've enjoyed this house for over 40 years and we know you will too.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Beth S.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 16, 2026

    Got a message nice and early with the code for the door. Lovely wee cottage. Only worry we had was with it being cold there was not much wood for the fire. Even though it stated there was extra in the bin. Which their wasnt. But plenty of heating so wasnt an issue.

  • Debbie H.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 4, 2026

    The Host was fantastic. He was able to be contacted and answered back immediately when we had an issue. He was very helpful.

  • Marlene M.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    I chose this cottage as the photos and reviews online were 9-10 and the host was a great communicator at all times. But, the amenities were not up to my standard. Eg: the light bulbs in bathroom were blown, we changed these, the fuse box is old and kept tripping out, jug lid fell off, hair in the basin plug outlet cleanliness didn’t cut it. We chose not to stay and still paid for the 2 days we had booked. We stayed at other accommodation in Hanmer.

  • Janet M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Great little house!

  • heather c.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Great stay - lovely bach close to forest walks and village centre

  • Bev M.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Will's cottage is authentically old-worldy. Beautiful,quiet except for gorgeous bird song and so conveniently close to everything. Comfy beds and great pressure to the shower. My mum and l had a lovely 3 night stay. Met Will and he's lovely too!! Thanks Will.

  • Louisa F.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Had a wonderful time staying in Hamner, celebrating a midwinter Christmas. Love the property, it was exactly as we remembered it from last year, and can't wait to stay again next year (hopefully!!!). Thank you for a great stay!!!

  • catherine C.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Sweet. Enough heaters and firewood to stay warm. Close to walks in the forest and the village.

  • Martin A.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Very helpful & friendly host. Lovely place & close to Hanmer Village & Forest.

  • Rosemary C.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    Great place for what we had planned in Hamner Springs. Will recommend to others. Many thanks

  • Kristi B.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Jan 7, 2025

    A beautiful property for a family getaway. Space to move and cook and relax. Our children enjoyed the boardgames aswell. The hosts were fantastic. Great communication, and a few delightful treats upon our arrival. Recommended!

  • Leontine V.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Will was a fabulous host and very prompt at responding to any questions. Loved the cherries and plums in the fridge and kids adored the mezzanine bedroom - fabulous house and space to hang out, so close to everything. Loved it

  • deborah s.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Enjoyed our stay good central location could walk everywhere thankyou.

  • Hamish S.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    This is a great little place to stay. Clean and warm. Great location, close to shops.

  • Phil J.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    On entering the property there was a strong musty smell which put us off spending much time there. The place needed a good clean throughout especially the bathroom. Shower and around the windows were dirty and there was mould on the walls and ceiling. Would not recommend.

  • Katherine F.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    Comfortable stay, nice location, good communication. Ladder to upper room could be sloped more for easier access.

  • anne b.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    We had a lovely stay in this comfortable, warm cottage. It is in great location close to amenities, but also quiet enough that we were awoken each morning by the birdsong. Will is a wonderful, obliging host who does the extra things - mailing something I had left behind. Thank you.

  • Jan E.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Being able to walk to Hot Pool, having coffee/breakfast in fab cafe, walks, was great. The only thing i'd change is a heater in shower area.

  • Koen S.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Loved our stay here. Thanks!

  • Penelope v.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    A rustic, comfortable and cosy house despite the winter temps. Close distance to hot pools and township. Very good communication and support when needed and clear instructions re entry.

  • Timothy W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    A great sized bach for the four of us, lovely short walk to the village and the forest walks literally across the road. We stayed in the middle of winter and the fire warmed the house well.

  • Taka M.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    A little gem in great location Perfect weekend away

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