4.2★
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8 Guests
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5 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Hot tub
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
23 Customer Review(s)
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Nicholas 
“The house is marvellous .”
Comfortable beds, great outdoor living , fantastic view. good kitchen and bbq. Epic spa pool. Sad to leave the place (Fridge might need replacing soon, maybe a couple of outdoor chairs re covering )
Comfortable beds, great outdoor living , fantastic view. good kitchen and bbq. Epic spa pool. Sad to leave the place (Fridge might need replacing soon, maybe a couple of outdoor chairs re covering )
- Nicholas, October 2024 -
Stephanie “Lovely home right on the waterfront.”
Great spot for the fam to gather and enjoy eachothers company. Very clean and love the open space from the lounge/dining through to the big deck and spa overlooking the water. Most of the queens are actually doubles, but still very comfy. Would definitely reccommend.
- Stephanie, February 2024Katie “Awesome place, perfect location!”
- Katie, February 2024Paul “What a beautiful home to stay in.”
The photo's don't do this stunning place justice. The whole house is so tastefully decorated - the kitchen is well appointed and very functional. Our only tiny gripe was the HWC didn't seem to cope with the numbers needing showers. Overall we loved our stay here and can highly recommend it. Thank you for sharing your special place with guests.
- Paul, June 2023Monique “We absolutely loved our stay at your stunning property.”
We were very impressed with the cleanliness and fully equipped kitchen. The spa pool was a great bonus and loved the tennis court. We will certainly be back, thank you very much.
- Monique, April 2023Mandy “Amazing family holiday home with everything you could need.”
Lots of space and beds, a well-equipped kitchen and lovely deck for having our meals. The kids loved the spa pool too! Thanks for a wonderful weekend.
- Mandy, March 2023Jodie “Thank you , we had a fantastic time with Family on your beautiful location, away from everything and nice and quiet.”
- Jodie, March 2023Anthony “The gas in the BBQ was nearly empty when we arrived, I emailed Bach care then and then rang them the next day when back in Phone coverage and got hung up twice on the third attempt talked to someone who said they would contact the property manager but did not hear back from anyone.”
Luckily the neighbors lent us a spare bottle to cook our dinner. Apart from that the Bach was great.
- Anthony, February 2023Jewelle “Loved our stay.”
Stunning location and extremely comfortable place to stay.
- Jewelle, October 2022Nicola “We just spent a lovely long weekend with two other families here.”
Location is stunning and the house fitted us all in with no issues. Hot tub was the best especially after fishing and swimming. Definitely will book again
- Nicola, September 2022Melinda “Great bach, all the comforts of home with a stunning view!”
- Melinda, July 2022Marisol “Although the house is very cozy and has an excellent location, it seems to me that the price is a bit high compared to other houses in Tarawera with better equipment.”
In addition, 3 rooms are outside the house and have no views at all, and you must go outside to go to the bathroom. The communication with the Manager was excellent, thank you!
- Marisol, July 2022Kerryn “Lovely character bungalow with beautiful bespoke wooden cabinetry.”
Beautifully clean and fire ready to light when we arrived. Just the right size for our whanau of 11, enjoyed plunging into the ice cold lake then enjoying the spa. Thanks for a great stay and we look forward to coming back!
- Kerryn, July 2022Karen “Fantastic spot with a lovely comfortable house.”
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here
- Karen, April 2022Guy “Awesome location.”
Awesome in every aspect. Would love to come back. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise.
- Guy, March 2022Tom “Fantastic place, even better local managers - Bachcare HQ “Support” really hopeless”
- Tom, December 2021Katie “We had an absolutely wonderful weekend away.”
We were a party of 8 adults and 2 babies. The bach is fantastic - a little bit magic really! Stunning serene views of the lake and all that fresh air and beautiful greenery. Bach has two bedrooms in the main house. Then 3 rooms just outside off the main house. Awesome dining area and lots of little spots to curl up and read a book. Relaxing spa and great fire place. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend! Highly recommend.
- Katie, July 2021Remy “Not an ideal place for 10 people”
- Remy, July 2021Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you didn’t find that it worked for your group size. This property is able to sleep 12 people however it does have a maximum occupancy of 8 adults for comfort. Bachcare
Remy “Not an ideal place for 10 people”
- Remy, July 2021Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you didn’t find that it worked for your group size. This property is able to sleep 12 people however it does have a maximum occupancy of 8 adults for comfort. Bachcare
Julie “It was such a great stay!”
The view is amazing! The spa pool is amazing and there are so many great ammenities would definently stay again
- Julie, June 2021Kerry “Amazing property!”
The lakeside position gives a stunning view and the spa on the deck means it’s fabulous in winter as well. Cosy fire and lots of room. Fabulous home
- Kerry, May 2021Kerry “Amazing property!”
The lakeside position gives a stunning view and the spa on the deck means it’s fabulous in winter as well. Cosy fire and lots of room. Fabulous home
- Kerry, May 2021James “Great location for kayaks and MTBs , clean, good quality linens, beds.”
Etc.hot tub great. Shower pressure poor, lighting needs maintenance
- James, May 2021Thank you for your review, James! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Winstone Cottage and its fantastic location and amenities! Thank you for your feedback; we'll get onto replacing lightbulbs as soon as possible and will see what can be done about the shower pressure. Bachcare
Summary
- Bedroom 1: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 4: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 5: 4 x Single Beds
- Bathroom 1: Shower, Toilet
- Bathroom 2: Shower, Toilet, Hand Basin, Bath
- Living, Dining
- Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
- TV, Wi-Fi
- Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
- Parking
- BBQ
- Sorry, no smoking
Linen
Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.
The property
With the waters of Lake Tarawera at the bottom of the garden, Winstone Cottage is ready to welcome you for a refreshing retreat! Thoughtfully designed to capture stunning views of the lake and the surrounding native bush-covered scenery, this lovely lakeside home not only ticks all the must-have boxes, but is an inviting, comfortable and spacious spot to take the whole family! Winstone Cottage has been well-furnished to create the cosy lake cottage atmosphere, while being seamlessly connected to the picturesque scenery through the postcard views of the lake pouring into the large living area and master bedroom. This is a summertime oasis with large sundecks catching great sunshine. Whip up a meal in the modern kitchen to enjoy al fresco, or simply fire up the BBQ for a classic Kiwi dinner. All the modern amenities leave nothing to be desired, including a BBQ, WiFi, TV and DVD player, a coffee machine and even shared tennis courts. Take a soak in the cedar spa pool - looking out over the lake is a spectacular way to end the day, come summer or winter. Lake Tarawera offers so much to fill your days, whether it's a water taxi service to Hot Water Beach, finding a natural hot pool, or taking a hike along the Tarawera River to spectacular Tarawera Falls. In summer make the most of the local fishing spots (charters available), or brave the lake water for a good swim to cool off right at the bottom of the garden. Spend every second of this escape smiling - Winstone Cottage welcomes you!
Please note, due to the close proximity to the lake, guests should closely supervise young children when outside to ensure they are safe around water.
Please note that there is no mobile phone reception at this property due to the remote location.
Please note bathroom 2, bedroom 3, bedroom 4 and bedroom 5 are all accessed externally.
While the property welcomes pets, it isn't fully fenced so pet owners need to keep an eye on their pets at all times.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.About the location
A 20 minute drive from Rotorua will take you to the stunning landscape of Lake Tarawera. Former home to the pink and white terraces before the Tarawera Eruption, Lake Tarawera has an interesting geography explorable by boat and foot. The lake is well known as an excellent fishing spot for trout, as well as being perfect for boating activities and walking tracks. All of our Lake Tarawera holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.
