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Reviews of Burn Cottage Retreat 4 stars

168 Burn Cottage Road, 9384 Cromwell, New Zealand

#1 of 15 hotels in Cromwell

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Perfect Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very tranquil. Gill had thought of everything and left us to ourselves, which we like. 3 minutes from Cromwell, it felt worlds away. Super comfortable bed and every we needed for a lovely stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Idyllic place to unwind. Loved coming back after enjoying days out visiting the local area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    Peaceful setting on outskirts of Cromwell. Lovely retreat. Lives up to it's name. Great base for vineyard tours, walking or biking trails. Excellent facilities with all the amenities.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing not to like, Burn Cottage Retreat was the best stay during our 6 day visit to NZ

    The location was excellent. Cabins are nestled in a beautifully maintained park like setting. It was a pleasure to explore the gardens. We were greeted by the host personally and received a tour of our accommodation. The place was exceptional, clean and well laid out. Absolutely deserving of a 10 rating that we are giving and we would not hesitate to go back anytime.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    Owners were terrific hosts and made sure our stay was enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was generous and delicious! The granola was full of goodness which went beautifully with the vanilla yoghurt and stewed apricots. They provided a quality coffee making machine with pods.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    10
    A great stay in Cromwell -Pinot Noir Central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing- Loved the place.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Highly recommeneded. This was our second stay there and that speaks for itself.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was very hot when we were in Cromwell and there was no air conditioning. However, with screen covered windows windows and a floor fan the cottage was kept comfortable.

    Very comfortable bed, excellent towels and linens Excellent toiletries Exceptional hosts Well equipped kitchen Beautiful park like gardens The property was like an oasis - very peaceful, quiet yest a short drive to the highway and town

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Quiet and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quiet and relaxing and set in very pretty gardens - cottage was very clean and well equipped. Hosts very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    10
    The Garden of Eden!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Burn Cottage Retreat is an epic place and we enjoyed every single minute there. The garden is absolutely stunning and the cottage is beautiful and soooooo clean. It is equiped with all you need! Never seen such neat drawers in my entire life :). Gill and Noel are lovely and kind hosts. They put all their heart, soul and hard work into this epic place to share it with travellers like us. We feel blessed that we had the opportunity to stay there for a few days. We where spoilt every day with treats from Gill's kitchen, which we really enjoyed. I want to thank Gill once again for helping and assisting me in a medical issue while I was there. It is much appreciated. Definately the most beautiful place we stay at in NZ!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    10
    Perfect romantic cottage getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location, cottage perfect for a getaway for a few days or longer for activities around Queenstown and Wanaka. Noel & Gill were fantastic hosts.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    10
    Restful and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing not to like.

    It was all perfect. The unit was exceptionally clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed. A very relaxing location. The bed was comfortable, and the garden surroundings were restful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Comfort, convenience and personal touches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure in the shower wasn't great.

    The service and little touches, like the fire burning, the fresh baking on arrival, the treats and the walnuts, made our stay feel that much more special. The gardens were lovely to explore and the laundry room was a welcome surprise.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent cottage and central for many activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious. Well set up. Lovely breakfast provisions.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Very comfortable stay . Will be back .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing , was great

    Very beautiful location . Very well equipped. Extremely generous hosts who gave us a huge bag full of walnuts from their garden. . Very special little touches such as Easter goodies , lavender spray by the bedside .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting. Quiet. Comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about the cottage and the host was exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    We had 4 wonderful days here, couldn't have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Beautiful gardens and peaceful setting. Gill and Noel were wonderful hosts

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    A wonderful retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was perfect

    A retreat it is! This is one of if not the best self-catering places I’ve been at. Cozy, comfortable, clean and has everything one needs. Even, home-made cookies. I had a wonderful welcome by Gill and Noel and they were happy to help with everything. The surroundings are wonderful, don’t miss their garden, it’s wonderful. I did not want to leave the place. I wish I could have stayed more than the two nights booked.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    One of our favorite stops on our month journey through New Zealand— Heavenly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect in every way.

    The special Breakfast Basket filled with local goodies was delicious and abundant. The location was so and charming! A little piece of heaven. Gill and Noel were friendly and so helpful answering questions and taking care of every detail to make our stay special!! Highly recommend staying a few days at this retreat.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Thoroughly recommend one of the best value places we’ve ever stayed at.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious and spotlessly clean - a special place to stay and enjoy the surroundings

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Moonlight One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning apartment, beautiful garden and incredibly peaceful. The host Gill was also lovely. Highly recommend for a getaway

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    10
    Our stay was memorable and we wi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rascal One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We cannot find anything we didn't like

    The location was excellent. The hosts were welcoming and generous. Several extras including fresh fruit and baking on arrival was a special personal touch along with chocolate & Walnuts during our stay. Attention to detail was outstanding

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    A beautiful, tranquil retreat with lovely hosts who knew the area well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful. Quiet and tranquil but only a few minutes drive to Cromwell township

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Fabulous location… and hosts… such a special experience !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Celebration Studio Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Hosts are fabulous…. Beautiful location and gardens… everything you could possibly need !! Fabulous to meet other guests … if you want to….. highly recommended !! ☺️

    Stayed in January 2024

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