Perfect old world bach
About this cottage rental
This two bedroom cottage is a short stroll (approx 4 minutes) to Riversdale Beach, which is patrolled during the summer. The cottage is situated between the 9 hole golf course, which welcomes visitors, and the local store where you can get coffee and takeaways. An additional bonus for readers is the fact that you will be dining on Denis Glover's kitchen table. There are two lovely decks front and back of the property to make the most of morning and afternoon sun. In the morning the sun streams in for a sunny breakfast on the deck. Real privacy around the back of the section with ample room for kids to run around on the grass lawn, or to laze under the fruit trees. Great walking, golfing, swimming, boating, fishing, diving, lazing around break away to be had. Special conditions: 2 nights minimum rental. NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: clean the house and leave the cottage presentable for the next guests. You need to bring your own linen. (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(148 Reviews)
5.0
Cute and cozy, great long weekend location!
4.0
Thanks for the opportunity to stay at your batch
We had a lovely time and enjoyed staying at your property
5.0
Just need a getaway? Here is a good spot to have a wander and a cozy batch to come home to. Nice and quiet spot that the team and I reccomend!
4.0
Windmill Cottage was a cute and cosy bach with old-school charm. It was in a great location and had everything we needed. There was a selection of books, games and DVDs to keep everyone occupied, and the fireplace made it lovely and warm.
However, it could really do with a deep clean. While the bathroom, floors etc. were fine, it was dusty and had lots of cobwebs. I don't expect hotel standards of cleanliness in baches but it is in need of more than a quick once-over.
A couple of other points - there was no smoke alarm anywhere in the bach, and the cord on the oil heater in the main bedroom had exposed wires. The bunk beds really just need to be replaced - they're done their dash, and were very creaky and unstable, to the point where our boys didn't use them as they made too much noise.
Other than those minor grumbles, we had a great stay and enjoyed the bach and its amenities.
5.0
Lovely little bach. Not super flash but close to shop and surf lifesaving club. Awesome fireplace. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, large coffee cups and nice wine glasses.
5.0
Perfect for a late winter break, outside areas with plenty of sun and out of the wind, and a cozy fire for the cooler evenings. Well equipped kitchen for whipping up mid-winter feasts and a well stocked library if you’ve left your books behind!
5.0
Really nice kiwi Bach. Clean, comfy, warm cosy bed. Loved it.
5.0
Second time staying. Meets all needs. Cheers
5.0
We wanted a short break away from home and Windmill Cottage was perfect. The fire was laid when we arrived, the beds are super comfy and the kitchen had absolutely everything you could need. Loads of books, magazines and DVDs. Minutes from the beach, and gorgeous to fall asleep to the roar of the surf.
5.0
This was the perfect place for our short break - just the sort of bach I would like to have myself, so could feel instantly relaxed and at home. Easy walk to the shop and beach (had a few swims - slight treacherous but exhilarating), in this perfectly sleepy village. We enjoyed cooking in the well-equipped kitchen, nicely connected up with the living area. Despite it being winter, a good supply of wood and an efficient fire meant we were never cold. Even managed to access my inner-Dennis Glover, writing a couple of poems sitting at his kitchen table! We found it an excellent place to stay, and hope to be back. Thank you.
5.0
Lovely homely bach to relax and get away from it all. Everything you need. Fire nice and cozy and great DVD collection.
5.0
An older style bach with everything you need, the fireplace keeps it nice and cosy. A few minutes walk to the golf course and beach. Its great to see a bach still operated like this, that's good value and you aren't stung with any additional fees. Thanks for having us!
5.0
The cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend. The wood fire was cosy and beautifully warmed the whole house. Only a short walk to the beach and was great to take the kids for a walk even though it was a bit windy. Definitely recommend it to anyone who just wants to zone out and put their feet up.
5.0
Stayed here with my little whanau (husband, baby and I) A Nice homely feel cottage, had everything we needed and the fire was amazing! Definitely be back again. Thanks for the great stay!
5.0
Great stay with friends to recharge the batteries from work life. Easy process, great location, nothing to do but fish and relax. We are coming back!!
2.0
Overall, my family and I really enjoyed being out there. Such an amazing Bach, close to the beach and the little store that’s there. Would definitely recommend this Bach.
4.0
A great family sized, well equipped place. Close to store and beach. Quiet location.
5.0
Great wee bach was perfect for 6 adults. Convenient and walking distance to everything we needed.
Thank you and we hope to be back
5.0
Ideal for my son and I. Had a day trip to Castle Point and a couple of games of golf at the local club
5.0
As described. Cute little spot near the beach, was ideal for our family trip. Thank you
5.0
Fabulous original kiwi bach for a weekend getaway. Thanks
5.0
Excellent location and great value.
4.0
Lovely cottage to stay in.
5.0
We felt instantly relaxed here. The bach is comfortable and has everything you need. The weather was a bit rubbish, but it didn’t matter because we had a cosy fireplace, board games and delicious fish n chips from the local store. Loved our stay. Thank you very much for sharing your place.
5.0
Such a cozy place to stay. We had everything we could ever need with indoor and outdoor dining, and two deck options for catching the sun in the am and pm. The beach is a quick 5 min walk away, a wee park down the road and a shop for everything you need. The perfect bach for our group. Thank you so much, we will be back for sure.
4.0
An enjoyable stay and despite the cold weather there was plenty to keep ourselves occupied.
4.0
We really enjoyed our two day stay at Windmill Cottage. When the weather was cold we huddled around the fire and when the sun eventually came out we went for a very long walk along the beach and had lunch in the sun on the deck.
5.0
We had a great mini break here with friends. This is an excellent bach, exactly as described. Communication with the host was excellent too. Plenty of everything you need in the kitchen and bedding and comfy couches for relaxing. We’ll be back!
5.0
Great location and classic Bach vibes
5.0
The house was great. Nice to have a wood burner for those cold winter nights. Close to the beach and playground for the kids. Would highly recommend to others.
5.0
Great location close to the park and golf club. Relaxing and family friendly space. Will book to stay again. We always enjoy our stay at this house.
5.0
We had a very cozy, comfortable stay at Windmill Cottage. We play board games, read by the fire and played on the beach. The cottage is welcoming and pleasant. We will definitely book again!
5.0
Great experience. Everything you need. Great location.
5.0
Our family had a lovely time at Windmill Cottage. This place was clean and tidy and everything we needed for a couple of nights at the beach. Excellent communication leading up to our stay. Highly recommend and we look forward to getting back at some stage in the future.
5.0
Cozy and comfortable.
The house was easy to find with easy access to carpark. Everything was clean and organized and feld like home resulting in us having a very enjoyable stay. We will definitely return in the near future.
5.0
All I can say is my family was enjoying the time we stayed and we’re going to do this again.
5.0
Good and fun
All I can say is my family was enjoying the time we stayed and we’re going to do this again.
4.0
a very nice and affordable bach. thank you, enjoyed our stay!
4.0
We had a lovely stay
a very nice and affordable bach. thank you, enjoyed our stay!
5.0
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this property it is perfect for our famiy.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Wellington Region?
The average price for a rental in Wellington Region is R 2,026 per night. This rental is R 1,013 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Perfect old world bach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Perfect old world bach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Perfect old world bach?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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