River Cottage, beside flowing waters, offers a quiet retreat with a garden setting. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, outdoor furniture, and nearby nature reserve. The guesthouse consistently earns praise for its tranquil atmosphere.
Located in Blenheim CBD, a neighbourhood in Blenheim, river cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pollard Park and Wairau River, while ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Blenheim travel guide
river cottage provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property, a nature reserve and outdoor furniture
Luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Rainfall showers, hairdryers and shampoo
32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, eco-friendly cleaning products and communal kitchens
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking within 1 metre
Street parking available
Free secured, covered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
Thin carpet in room
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Blender
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Freezer
Hob
Mixer
Oven
Paper towels
Rice cooker
Shared kitchen access
Spices
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
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Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Fan
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in fee: 10-per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia mobile app before check-in
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of NZD 10 at checkout
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: 10 per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
river cottage Blenheim
river cottage Guesthouse
river cottage Guesthouse Blenheim
Frequently asked questions
Is river cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at river cottage?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at river cottage?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to
12:30 AM for a fee of 10%.
What time is check-out at river cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is river cottage located?
Located in Blenheim CBD, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Seymour Square, ASB Theatre Marlborough and Millennium Art Gallery. Marlborough Convention Centre and Pollard Park are also within 10 minutes.
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