St Arnaud Holiday Cottages

Affordable accommodation in the Nelson Lakes National Park 

 

Updated 17th December 2009

Visit beautiful St Arnaud nestled in the Nelson Lakes National Park area of the South Island of New Zealand. St Arnaud is only 1.5 hours drive from Nelson City, 1 hour from Blenheim and 45 minutes from Murchison.

While visiting St Arnaud, stay in one of 24 cosy cottages nestled in the heart of the village and 5-10 minutes walk to Lake Rotoiti. 

All of the Holiday Cottages, baches and houses are privately owned and fully self contained except for  bed linen and towels.

 


Our Price Rates

A One-night only surcharge of $20.00 applies.

For one night only bookings, payment in full in advance is required

As a general rule, we are unable to take one night bookings over long holiday weekends and school holidays.  Please enquire if you wish to have a single night booking over these times.

Tariffs shown in the table are for up to 4 persons.

After that:

Children under 1 year of age $6.00 per night

Children From 1 year to 12 years old are charged $12.00 each per night.

Persons 13 years and older are charged $20.00 each per night.                                 

A deposit of one nights tariff or $100 (which ever is the greater) is required to secure your booking

Cancellation Policy

50% refund on deposit up to 72 hours of booking date

No refund on deposit within 72 hours of booking date

Banking Facilities

St Arnaud Village does not offer any Banking Facilities.  There is no ATM Machine.

When coming to stay in the Holiday Cottages please make sure to have sufficient cash or New Zealand cheque to pay for your accommodation.  We do not accept Foreign Currency, Travellers Cheques or Credit Cards.

The Nelson Lakes Village Store has full EFTPOS facilities.

All cottages are self-contained except for linen & towels.

Porta Cot Available

Persons renting the Holiday Cottages are responsible for cleaning all facilities in the cottage before departing and for the disposal of their own rubbish on the day of departure.

A commercial cleaning service is available at an extra cost of $80.00 per cottage.

Please notify us at time of booking if you wish to hire linen or make use of the commercial cleaning service.

Laundry 

Some cottages do not have washing machines and dryers. The DOC Campground at Kerr Bay has coin operated washing machines and dryers. 

Departure time from your cottage is no later than 11am.

Arrival is not before 2pm.

Tariffs maybe revised at anytime.

These cottages and holiday homes are set up to suit the owners needs, not yours! You have the privilege of staying in them and the safety of your family is your responsibility.

Annual Closure Of St Arnaud Holiday Cottages
*** Please note that St Arnaud Holiday Cottages close for about one month each year for us to take our annual holidays.

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Cottage

Description

Matangi Cottage

Full kitchen Facilities

Fridge freezer, Full Oven & Dishwasher

Four Bedrooms

2 x Queen Rooms

1 Room one set of bunks

1 room two sets of bunks

Not suitable for children under the age of 8 years

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

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Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 10 Only

Tariff $140

     Free To View TV  

Microwave

Heatpump

Log Wood Burner

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

 

 

 

"The Flaxes"

The Flaxes is a beautiful appointed Holiday Home.featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and open plan kitchen/dinning/ lounge.

Well designed decking surronding this lovely home allows for outdoor dinning with space and views.

Main bedroom has a queen bed with ensuite. The second bedroom has a double bed with shared ensuite. The third bedroom has a set of bunks.All beds have electic blankets.

Plenty of room for cars and boats

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

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Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

 

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $130

   Free To View TV         

Microwave

Dish Washer

DVD & CD 

Washing Machine 

No Dryer

Log Burner 

Firewood Supplied

Collies House

Collie House is a very comfy two-story property with a small view of the lake. The main living area is upstairs with a nice deck off the lounge. The house has 3 bedrooms, two of which have a double bed and the other 2 singles. Laundry facilities are available. The house is hidden down a drive giving plenty of peace and privacy.

Small views of the lake and great views of Mt Robert and the surrounding  mountains

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

 

 

 

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $120

       SKY TV          

Microwave

Log Wood Burner

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

 

Beggside Manor   

Beggside Manor is a superb place for a large family or 2 families sharing a weekend or holiday together.

The original part of the house is comfy and cosy, the new addition almost mirrors the original part of the house and has been tastefully decorated.

Beggside offers 4 bedrooms, 2 of which have double beds and one also has a single bed in the room.

The bunkrooms have 3 beds in each room. Kids will love these rooms!

There are 2 lounges, 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms and one full laundry.

One kitchen has a full stove, a microwave & fridge/freezer.

The second kitchen has a microwave, 2 hot plates for cooking and a small fridge.

Each lounge has it’s own log burner fire & TV. There are heaps of books, magazines and games to keep every one entertained on a wet day.

Beggside also offers 2 bathrooms, one has shower, vanity & toilet and the other has shower over bath, vanity & toilet.

For sunny days there is a lovely deck between the two lounges where you can relax or dine out.

All duvets, blankets and pillows are provided.

Ample parking for the car & boat.

 

  You supply your own linen: Bed sheets, pillowslips, shower towels and tea towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 8 Only

Tariff $120.00

TV (2)

Microwave (2)

Log Burner (2)

Firewood Supplied

Full Laundry

Tree Tops

A little luxury at an affordable price. This is a 2 story house with polished timber floors, views, decks and lots of space. Tree Tops has 4 bedrooms, one with ensuite and queen size bed, another also with a queen size bed, the 3rd has a one set of bunks and one single bed. The 4th room has one set of bunks. One bedroom has ensuite and there is a  second bathroom downstairs. Full laundry available and all mod cons in the kitchen and cooking is with gas.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

 

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps  9 Only

Tariff $120

TV

DVD Player

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

Waltzaway Cottage

Waltzaway was built in 2004 and is a lovely spacious cottage with bright cheerful colours and great views of Mt Robert and the St Arnaud Range.

The main living area is down stairs with a well equipped kitchen, good size lounge and dinning area. The bathroom has a shower over the bath and separate toilet.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms both with queen size beds. The landing area at the top of the stairs is large enough to allow for two single beds. A cot is also available for babies.

Sky TV is available but you need to bring your own decoder

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 6   Only

Tariff $120

2 TV's

Free View TV

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine

Wildwoods Cottage

This new A-frame style house is very spacious, with sun pouring in  from one direction and native forest right outside the door in the other direction. Wild Woods Cottage has 3 bedrooms, one double downstairs and then upstairs on a mezzanine style area is another room with a double. The 3rd room has 2 singles. There is a good size bathroom area which also has full laundry facilities. Lovely sunny deck ideal to sit and have brunch and just relax. Good car parking area with room for the boat.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 7 Only

Tariff $120

Free View TV

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

Birdsong

This is a 2 story cottage with all living areas upstairs. A lovely out look from the lounge window up toward the St Arnaud Range and the magnificent mountains all round. This cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 with queen size beds and the 3rd with 1 single. A cosy warm place with excellent private deck for relaxing with that evening drink. Laundry facilities available.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps  5 Only

Tariff $100

Free View TV

CD & DVD Player

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

 

Alpine View Cottage

Child Friendly

Full kitchen Facilities

3 Bedrooms

2 Queen Room

1 Double Room

Not Available July & August

Out side deck with great views of the St Arnaud Range

 

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

 

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $100

TV 

Channel 1& 2 Only

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

Not Available July & August

Fyfe's Cottage

Fyfe's is also handy to the lake and with a good deck area to sit and gaze at the mountains. This cottage has three bedrooms, the master bedroom has a queen size bed,second bedroom has a double bed and the third bedroom two singles. One main bathroom and two toilets. There is also laundry facilities and in the kitchen, a dishwasher and two fridges. This is a great wee place to relax in.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $100

Sky TV

Microwave

Open Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

 

Selah Cottage

Available from 1st December 2008

Selah Cottage offers privacy, sun and warm comfortable accommodation.This cottage has an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, with a lovely sunny deck. The cottage is excellent for a quiet weekend away or a family holiday.

Centrally located,Selah is only a 3 minute walk to Lake Rotoiti and local facilities.

Plenty of room for car parking and a boat.

Come and enjoy the birds singing while you soak up the sun.

Fire guard around log burner

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleeps 7 Only

Tariff $100

 TV

Video & DVD Players

Microwave

Full Oven

Fridge / Freezer

Log Burner 

Firewood Supplied

No Laundry

3 Bedrooms

Rooms 1 & 2 have double / queen beds

Room 3  has 1 single and 1 set of bunks

Bathroom has shower, toilet and hand basin

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"The Lake House"

The Lake House is a sunny house on a quiet street & a superb place for a large family or for two families to share. It has a log fire and ample firewood.

With a large living/ lounge area opening up into a large sunny private deck. You can relax while you enjoy a meal and the stunning uninterrupted views of the St Arnaud Range and further down the valley towards Beeby's Knob.

The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, microwave and fridge freezer.

3 Bedrooms

1st Queen Size bed

2nd Double bed

3rd 4 single beds

There are also 2 beds(divans) in the lounge area.

The house has books, games, TV/DVD player(with Freeview) and even some sports gear for you to use(tennis and cricket). The private garden includes another outdoor eating area.

Off street parking is excellent with room to store a boat.

Laundry facilities are available at The Alpine Lodge or Kerr Bay camping ground for $3.00

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

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Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 8 Only

Tariff $90

Freeview TV/DVD

Microwave

Log Burner

Firewood Supplied

No laundry

 

Clearview

Clearview is a warm sunny cottage with a small view of the lake and a wonderful view of the St Arnaud Range. Clearview is lovely and private, Ideal for a family group wanting a comfy place while enjoying this alpine region. Sliding doors off the lounge give access to a nice deck area where you could sit and enjoy the beautiful colours on the mountain range as the sun sets. This cottage features 3 bedrooms, master bedroom upstairs with a Queen size bed plus a single bed and it's own view of the mountains and lake.2 rooms down stairs, one with 2 sets of bunks and the other with a double bed. Clearview has full bathroom and laundry facilities, good parking and is well fenced

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 6 - 8 Only

Tariff $90

Free View TV

Microwave

Open Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine & Dryer

 

Lakeview

Lakeview is a comfortable, clean family cottage.

There are 3 bedrooms.Room one has a Queen bed. Room two has a double & 1 single. Room three has 2 singles and a set of bunks.

The bathroom and seperate toilet are on the same level as the bedrooms.

Upstairs has a open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area. With full facilities in the kitchen. A lovely new deck off the lounge offers a small view of the lake. Plus the full splendour of the St Arnaud Range.

Enough parking for two cars or car & boat

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

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Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 9 Only

Tariff $100

TV

Log Burner

Firewood Supplied

Full Kitchen

Heat Pump Down Stairs

Edge Of The Wild

Edge of the Wild is a very quiet, private cottage at the end of a no exit street. It is very close to one of the many bush walks down to the Lake. It is a very cosy comfy place to relax in for the weekend or for a week. Edge of the Wild has 3 bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, one with 2 singles and one with bunks. It also has one full bathroom and an extra toilet with hand basin. There is a washing machine but no dryer. The large outdoor area is ideal for kids to run about.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff    $100

TV

Microwave

Open Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine 

Ata Ata

The Ata Ata is an older style cottage. But very warm and

This cottage offers three bedrooms. Room 1 has a double bed. Room 2 has a set of bunks and Room 3 has a double bed.

The Kitchen has a full stove, microwave, fridge/freezer and a hot water zip.

The kitchen, dining room and lounge are combined in one large room which opens out through double doors to a large deck which is effectively an additional living room surrounded by native trees, with views of the St Arnaud Range and glimpses throught to the Lake.

The bathroom offers a shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin.

A great family cottage with room for a car and boat.

This cottage is surrounded by native forest full of bird life. The trail out onto the Peninsula begins at the bottom of the driveway and is less than a 10 minute stroll to the Lake

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $85

 TV  

Microwave

Log Wood Burner

Firewood Supplied

No Laundry 

 

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Mountview

Mountview is cozy and a very quiet place with complete privacy. The view from each upstairs bedroom window is fantastic and very rare. There are 3 bedrooms, two with a double beds and one with a set of bunks. Mountview is a real gem in the mountains, ideal for a quiet weekend away

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $85

 TV

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

No Laundry

 

Astelia Cottage

3 Single Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

Bathroom has shower /shub

Kitchen / Dining has bench oven

2 element cook top

Fridge/ Freezer

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

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Sleeps 5 Only

Tariff $80

  TV

DVD

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

No Laundry

 

Emily Linden Cottage

Emily Linden Cottage offers peace & quiet, privacy & sunshine, The main cottage with 1 double bed room is ideal for two wanting a romantic weekend away but if the rest of the family decide to tag along then this cottage offers extra beds in a sleep out next to the cottage. The sleep out has 2 single beds & 1 double bed. There is also a fold down sofa in the lounge that will sleep 2 persons or a window seat that will sleep 1 person.
With heaps of deck area to enjoy your BBQ and for the kids to play. This property also has excellent parking for the car & the boat and room for the kids.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 6-8 Only

Tariff $80

 Free View TV

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

No Laundry

Solitude Cottage

A very comfortable sunny cottage with 3 bedrooms.

One bedroom with queen size bed, one with double bed and one with set of bunks.

Large kitchen with fridge freezer, full electric stove.

Bathroom with shower over bath.

Dining area and lounge in one room with private sunny deck off the lounge.

Plenty of parking for car and boat.

Ten minutes walk to the lake and five minutes to the shop.

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

        Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $90

TV

Microwave

Log Burner

Firewood Supplied

No Laundry

Beech  Cottage

Not Available currently

The steps that lead up to a lovely new deck are like arms open wide to welcome you to Beech Cottage.
Experience a taste of old and new, recent renovations have seen the lounge double in size and with a lot of outdoor living area and heaps of sunshine, Beech Cottage is one to try. This cottage offers 4 bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with 1 single bed, one with 2 singles and the last with 1 set of bunks and 1 single bed.
 The wood & Coal range in the kitchen as well as the log burner in the lounge make this a very warm cosy cottage to stay in . The bathroom has been modernized with new shower but the old deep bath remains. This cottage is surrounded by mature forest and is a haven for all the beautiful native birds. The family will love this place!

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $80

No TV

Microwave

Log Burner Fire

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine

Neal's Cottage

Neal’s is centrally located and handy to the village shop. It is a Lockwood design house with the warm feel of wood and lots of sun. The house has 3 bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, one with 2 singles and the last with bunks. Laundry facilities are provided. A very comfy cottage to stay in.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $80

TV

Microwave

Log Wood Burner

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine 

 

Long Look Out 

This cottage has character. It is very spacious, ideal for family groups. A great place to come and kick back for the weekend or a week. Three bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with 2 singles and the other with bunks. Handy to the lake.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

Sleeps 8 Only

Tariff $75

No TV

Microwave

Open Fire

Firewood Supplied

No Laundry

 

Streets Retreat

Streets Retreat has been tastefully designed and decorated and is a pleasure to stay in. It has a warm inviting atmosphere and those who stay here won’t be disappointed. Consisting of three bedrooms , the main double is up on a private mezzanine floor. The main living area and the two other bedrooms are on the next floor down and on the ground floor there is a laundry and storage area. Large deck areas with lots of privacy.

Duvets, Blankets & pillows are all supplied by the cottage owner

You need to bring your own Bed Sheets, Pillow Slips, Shower Towels and your own Tea Towels.

 

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 6 Only

Tariff $135

TV

Microwave

Log Wood Burner

Firewood Supplied

Washing Machine 

 

Red Deer Lodge

 Click to see more information about booking Red Deer Lodge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry No Dogs Allowed

 

Sleeps 28 Only

No TV

2 Microwaves

2 Ovens

Open Fire

Firewood Supplied

Hall

No Laundry

 

 

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St Arnaud Information

 

 

 

Nigel & Sarah

info@starnaudholidaycottages.co.nz

St Arnaud Holiday Cottages

P.O. Box 26

St Arnaud

  Nelson 7053

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