D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.6
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1206 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

About this property

Spacious Accommodations: D'Archiac Cottage in Lake Tekapo offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, terrace, and garden, ensuring comfort for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Additional amenities include a washing machine, fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Outdoor Activities: The cottage is located near Mt. Dobson (28 mi) and Richard Pearse Airport (60 mi). Activities available include fishing, skiing, and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room comfort, and cleanliness, D'Archiac Cottage provides a pleasant stay for all visitors.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Hamish
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location and very easy walk to town and supermarket. good parking and gear storage. Very warm with fireplace. Very good wood supply.”
Robert
Indonesia Indonesia
“Location , the design of cottage and facilities are excellent”
Sylvia
Australia Australia
“Beds were comfortable and the lounge spacious. The view of the lake and mountains was quite special. And it was very quiet”
Punrawee
Thailand Thailand
“This house is perfect, not far from the city center.”
Kevin
United States United States
“Great location. And had everything you’d need. Some small things were off - like only 2 towels for 4 nights or no handwashing soap in one bathroom. And some of the cutlery was put back dirty by the previous guests or staff. But these were minor in...”
Zaun
Australia Australia
“Very quiet spot but not too far from the centre of Tekapo. The views from the place are incredible and was a good little location to base ourselves from. Appreciated the fireplace and heating in the bedrooms which made a big difference.”
Daniel
Cyprus Cyprus
“Very clean, nice and cozy. Perfect surroundings and close proximity to the lake and restaurants.”
Justin
Australia Australia
“Spacious, modern and in a great 5 min walk to the lakes edge and township. Would stay here again”
Marc
Australia Australia
“Wonderful spotlessly clean home. Loads of stuff in the kitchen to self cater. About an 8min amble down to the Main Street and waterfront. Heaters in the bedrooms, as well as the bathrooms, electric blankets on the beds, and a lovely fireplace in...”
David
Australia Australia
“The location was excellent, easy walking distance to the town center and other activities.”

Managed by Discover Tekapo

Company review score: 9Based on 4,112 reviews from 102 properties
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Company info

D'archiac Cottage is owned and run by Prue Blake, who lives in Tekapo with her family. We live here because we love this beautiful part of the world, and we like others being able to visit and appreciate all this region has to offer.

Property info

D'Archiac Cottage is a sunny house with a large deck and great views. The house was built in 2015 and has a modern kitchen with open plan living a wood fire and heat pump. There are four double rooms - two with queen beds and two twin rooms. This is a perfect home to relax in both summer and winter for family groups or to spend time with friends.

Neighborhood info

It is in a quiet neighbourhood yet very close to the Main Street restaurants, cafes and star viewing operations - only about a 5 minute walk. You can also easily walk to the Church of the Good Shepherd about 10 minutes. There are tennis courts over the road at the Community Hall and a golf course, just up around the corner. In winter it is a half hour drive to Roundhill, the local ski area.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The charging of Electrics Vehicles is strictly prohibited unless there is a dedicated EV charger at the property and the guest has the appropriate app to operate it.

Please inform D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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