Architecturally-designed, sunny, iconically Kiwi, family-friendly, private, 3 bedroomed cottage set amidst 7 acres of glorious Nelson lifestyle with farm walks, swimmable pond, treehut, playground, sheep, chickens, orchard; Mapua seaside village with cafes, wharf, beaches, shops 4 min drive away. Very close to wineries, galleries, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park. Babysitter list. info@thegates.co.nz to enquire.
Corru Gate has a zany kitchen, a bathroom (bath with shower over), an open-plan lounge/dining area, quality furniture (including great beds), superb wool insulation, iconic corrugated iron, local/NZ art and French doors opening onto a sun-drenched deck and designer garden. Fully equipped with dishwasher, laundry, stereo, TV, DVD, free Wifi, BBQ, Corru Gate is focussed around sustainability principles with open spaces, flax, birdlife and native trees. Grab a lemon from the spray-free orchard for your G&T on the deck, or enjoy a delicious grapefruit for breakfast.
Set in cycling heaven amongst quiet country roads winding through olive groves and vineyards, Corru Gate has ample room for cycles – or you could hire our electric or standard bikes. The Great Taste Cycle Trail is right here. Catch the cycle ferry to Rabbit Island. It's a 12 minute ride to Mapua seaside village with its cafes, artisans and stunning inlet.
Check out our other listing - new 4 bdrm/2 bthrm Copper Gate atop a knoll with views across tame sheep down a valley to the sea and mountains beyond. Creatively themed in retro domestic life and copper art, Copper Gate is designed by Ekohomes as a social enterprise with building students learning sustainable design.
Kissing Gate, to be featured in NZ Life and Leisure magazine, is a quirky luxury glamping site with settlers cottage (bathroom, toilet, kitchen, lounge) plus Ruby (lovingly restored 1964 Classic caravan with luxury queen bed and sumptuous Parisian theme) and Pearl (1967 Jackson - winner of 2013 Beach Hop retro caravan competition - a spare 'milk-bar themed' lounge). Nestled in a glade beside a pond with outdoor bath, deck, outdoor fireplace.
Minimum stay 5 nights high season; 2 nights other. $25/hr end-of-stay cleaning option; $20/night linen.
- Best Guest Reviews 2011
- 3.5 Stars
- Balcony/Courtyard
- Barbecue
- Board Games
- Check-in Time: 2:00pm
- Clothesline
- Creche
- Dining Room
- DVD Player
- Freeview
- Fridge/Freezer
- Guest Laundry
- High Speed wireless internet
- Highchair
- Laundry Facilities
- Library
- Linen Hire
- Non Smoking
- Parking - Undercover
- Playground
- Shower Facilities
- Toilet Facilities
- Washing machine and dryer
- Weddings