Title: Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37990423&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting Riverfront cottage with free breakfast and a fitness center ## Photo gallery for Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting ![Exterior detail - Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting (Otaki)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990500/37990423/0d7213be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting (Otaki)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990500/37990423/c9c5600b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting (Otaki)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990500/37990423/a0d910e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting (Otaki)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990500/37990423/d309f37c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting (Otaki)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990500/37990423/9ae5a245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to free breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting Saffron cottage is a rural retreat between Ōtaki and Levin, only 3 minutes off SH1\. With interior design decor, it is a calm retreat for those wanting to nestle in, reconnect and escape to the country. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Gym - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41840000/41832100/41832095/47baddf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WAITOHU LODGE Otaki - as featured in NZ House & Garden June 2020 Otaki - Pool - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 20 reviews $122 nightly $137 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=41832095&PinnedHotelID=41832095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34003900/34003857/72543c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic brick stables Otaki - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace 9.8 Exceptional 502 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=34003857&PinnedHotelID=34003857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88964900/88964898/w1179h777x0y2-c7c46b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Warm and welcoming, private one bedroom on a lifestyle property. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Cute Historic Cottage in Peaceful Rural Setting Historic Cottage in Peaceful Rural Setting Cottage Historic Cottage in Peaceful Rural Setting Manakau Historic Cottage in Peaceful Rural Setting Cottage Manakau ## About the neighborhood Located in Manakau, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Otane Market and Lindale Park. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Manakau travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Manakau.dx553248635926198094) [View more Cottages in Manakau](https://www.expedia.com/Manakau-Cottages.d553248635926198094-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-40.71364%2C175.24152&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sTMmr7dZd3SiDcdOOsiqtI2jnJ0=) Otaki, Manakau ### What's nearby - Ohau Wines 13 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Otaki River Walks 15 min drive \- 9.6 miles - Otane Market 15 min drive \- 9.6 miles - Otaki Beach 17 min drive \- 11.1 miles - Worser Bay 17 min drive \- 11.1 miles ### Getting around - Paraparaumu (PPQ) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Wildbean Cafe 14 min drive - Ohau Cafe 10 min drive - The Pizza Factory 14 min drive - Fresh Fish Basket 16 min drive - Salt & Pepper 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting? ### What time is check-out at Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting? ### Where is Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic cottage in peaceful rural setting Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona S. Sep 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot We loved this cottage and it really allowed us to not think of the busy work week of the city. We will be back. ##### Fiona S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise M. Nov 22, 2018 #### Such a beautiful and relaxing place to stay This cottage is a beautiful place to stay and relax. The owner left us fresh milk, bread and eggs for breakfast. I can't fault anything about the property or communication with the owner. Thank you for everything. ##### Denise M. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice A. Feb 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect accommodation to attend a local wedding. Clean, easy to find, good heating, everything we needed and a tranquil little spot to spend the night. Our little one loved the country garden flowers and the cows mooing in the distance. The bed was a bit hard and we didn’t see any smoke alarms. Otherwise very happy!! ##### Alice A. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter S. Jan 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight sojourn The cottage is delightful and so was our all too brief stay We will teturn ##### Peter S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt C., Auckland Aug 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful recharge Beautiful home in beautiful part of New Zealand. Perfectly setup to recharge the batteries and rest the soul. Had a lovely time! ##### Matt C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha M. Apr 6, 2018 #### A retreat in the true sense of the word - beautifully furnished and equipped A retreat in the true sense of the word - beautifully furnished and equipped ##### Samantha M. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Magical Beach Kiwi Bach](https://www.expedia.com/Levin-Hotels-Magical-Beach-Kiwi-Bach.h33547876.Hotel-Information) - [Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting](https://www.expedia.com/Levin-Hotels-Quiet.h37908062.Hotel-Information) - [Waitarere Beach Escape](https://www.expedia.com/Waitarere-Beach-Hotels-Waitarere-Beach-Escape.h37919379.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Horowhenua District](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Horowhenua-District.d553248635975749102.Flight-Destinations) - [Horowhenua District Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Horowhenua-District.d553248635975749102.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Horowhenua District](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Horowhenua-District.d553248635975749102.Car-Rental-Destinations) - [Horowhenua District Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Horowhenua-District.d553248635975749102.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)