Romantic rooms and picturesque rural views

 Settlers Cottage was built in the 1860s is an original historical cottage. Step back in time to experience life in the 1860s but with a modern kitchen and bathroom.

There are three bedrooms with the Master bedroom (King size bed downstairs) and up the attic ladder are two attic rooms.  One has a double and the other has two single beds and a view out the Rapunzel window.  

The cottage is warm, fully insulated with a new heat pump. Built well to the sun there are hot water bottles and an electric blanket on the Master bed for colder Dunedin nights.

Be aware that this is an original and therefore a small cottage. The living dining room is combined, with seating for four at the table and a two seater couch in this room.

Linen, shampoo, conditioner, cleaning supplies, iron are all provided.

Kitchen/living room and bathroom

The cottage is self-catering and self-contained. 

A table, kitchen bench/counter and couch are provided. The floorboards are original kauri! Kitchen facilities include toaster oven, double hotplate, toaster, microwave, electric kettle and a large fridge freezer.

Don’t forget to purchase your food before arriving. Supermarkets are in Dunedin although Portobello has a small well-equipped store. Depending on the time of your stay, there is a good chance you will be able to eat your greens from the large spray free garden at your front door.

The modern bathroom has a shower and beautiful stained glass inserts in the ceiling. You will be drinking and also bathing in lovely soft rainwater, so good for your skin.

There are many books, novels, magazines, cards, games, TV and free wifi.

Tea, coffee and detergent is supplied.

Facilities and parking

We collect our own rain water which is excellent to drink, and because we are on tanks, we aim to conserve water and hope you will, where possible.

This property is unique due to its age and history and it was one of the first cottages built in one of the first areas in NZ to be settled by Pakeha (non Maori) which makes it special. The building is quaint and unspoiled, retaining its original features, old timbers, beautiful wooden crooked floors and antique fittings so that you get the feel of living as it used to be.

We, the owners live in the property next door and are happy to help you with any special requests. We can provide further information and tours upon request. Your privacy is respected at all times. Self- contained and self catering, under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to leave the house in a tidy condition.

Parking is down the driveway beside the cottage.  Just go through the gate (please keep it closed to keep hungry rabbits out of the garden!) to the welcoming front door. The cottage is yours to enjoy, along with the garden and its produce (which you can help yourself to) in front.

The cottage is about 50 minutes drive from the Dunedin airport and a 30 minutes drive to Dunedin Central City.  We are on the bus route to and from the city, a regular service operates from Portobello. We can arrange pick up from the airport or other points by prior agreement.