With the capacity to accommodate individual travellers or groups of up to 20 guests in seven comfortable bedrooms and a separate self-contained cottage, we have seen lots of family reunions, get-togethers of friendly families, fun weddings, Christmas and Easter celebrations and great summer holidays...
With the capacity to accommodate individual travellers or groups of up to 20 guests in seven comfortable bedrooms and a separate self-contained cottage, we have seen lots of family reunions, get-togethers of friendly families, fun weddings, Christmas and Easter celebrations and great summer holidays taking place at the lodge. There’s plenty of space to spread out and a great verandah to enjoy a glass of wine while taking in the amazing views.
A mix of modern styling and rustic country charm, the lodge itself comprises 6 rooms with king (or two twins) beds, as well as one queen/family room with a double bed and two bunks above – allowing loads of flexibility for group preferences. There is a mix of rooms with ensuites, and rooms which share family-style bathrooms. The lodge has a generous kitchen and farmhouse-style dining area, with large verandah and bbq, allowing guests to self-cater. On one of Nelson’s famously sunny evenings, crank up the barbie and enjoy dinner al fresco on the verandah. On cooler nights, there is a log fire and plenty of board games to enjoy.
The property is a great base for exploring the Nelson Tasman region, with the Great Taste Cycle Trail, MTB trails, numerous vineyards, safe beaches, as well as great swimming holes and walking tracks in the immediate neighbourhood and comfortable day trip possibilities to Kaiteriteri and the stunning Abel Tasman National Park, the Nelson Lakes National Park and Rainbow ski field, Golden Bay and various other great beaches and rivers. Supermarkets, bakeries, etc. are a handy 5 mins away in Richmond.
Essential Stay Info
Cabin
Cottage
Tiny House
Breakfast Available
Children Welcome
Family Friendly
Farmstay experience
Horse Grazing Available
Rural Views
Solitude
Sustainable Stays
Unique Accommodation
Check in time: from 2pm Check out time: 10am
Eating and Drinking
The stylish kitchen is equipped with a gas hob, a mini-oven, toaster, fridge and cooking and dinnerware for up to 4 people.
Fresh homemade breakfast is available as an optional extra.
Bedding Configuration
Queen or Twin Single - please let us know your preference in advance
Sofabed
Queen or Twin Single - please let us know your preference in advance
Sofabed
More info about the property
The Shearer's Cottage is a comfortable and private, newly built 36m2 self-contained cottage on the site of an old shearing shed. Inside, modern style meets country charm. The cottage comprises a smal...
The Shearer's Cottage is a comfortable and private, newly built 36m2 self-contained cottage on the site of an old shearing shed. Inside, modern style meets country charm. The cottage comprises a small kitchen, a dining/living area and a separate bedroom (with queen or twin single beds) with ensuite bathroom. The living area has a sofa bed and a small (but powerful) wood fire. Large multifold doors open from the dining area to a private terrace with bbq. Enjoy the fabulous views over regenerating native bush with the Kahurangi Range in the distance. Parking is available beside the cottage, and free wifi access is available.
Unique kiwi experiences for you
Walking, kayaking, sailing or just relaxing in the stunning Abel Tasman National Park
Cycling Tasman's Great Taste Cycle Trail and sampling wine and food at numerous local vineyards
Enjoy farm life, hunt for eggs, feed the ducks or laze in our rustic outdoor bath and watch the birds in the native bush
Have a question about this property? Click here to send us a message
What we love about this property
Being located on an idyllic, slightly elevated pear orchard in the heart of the sunny Nelson Tasman area, the property is a peaceful haven for individual travellers, groups, and families with amazing ...
Being located on an idyllic, slightly elevated pear orchard in the heart of the sunny Nelson Tasman area, the property is a peaceful haven for individual travellers, groups, and families with amazing views. It is the perfect base from which to explore the stunning region.
"The Lodge was the perfect location, accommodation for our large extended family in Jan 2020. We took over the whole lodge and this was an excellent decision as we were able to treat it as our home for 3 nights. Excellent facilities, showers, living areas, gardens, and wonderful hosts. Free-range eggs were a plus and strongly recommend buying the pear juice - what a treat. Timo - lives close by and were willing to help in any way. Would recommend to other large family groups whom want a special place to call home, Cheers David" - David
"We stayed here for 1 night and it was one of our favorites during our NZ holiday. The owner is super friendly and our stay has been a delight. There was plenty of parking, the rooms were absolutely clean and extremely cozy, in addition, the shared bathroom was super nice in Scandinavian design. We were welcomed to walk around the farm and visit some of the nice local animals. The breakfast in the morning was outstanding especially due to the homemade german bread as well as homemade jams. I would stay here anytime again!" - Alex W
"The Lodge was the perfect location, accommodation for our large extended family in Jan 2020. We took over the whole lodge and this was an excellent decision as we were able to treat it as our home for 3 nights. Excellent facilities, showers, living areas, gardens, and wonderful hosts. Free-range eggs were a plus and strongly recommend buying the pear juice - what a treat. Timo - lives close by and were willing to help in any way. Would recommend to other large family groups whom want a special place to call home, Cheers David" - David
"We stayed here for 1 night and it was one of our favorites during our NZ holiday. The owner is super friendly and our stay has been a delight. There was plenty of parking, the rooms were absolutely clean and extremely cozy, in addition, the shared bathroom was super nice in Scandinavian design. We were welcomed to walk around the farm and visit some of the nice local animals. The breakfast in the morning was outstanding especially due to the homemade german bread as well as homemade jams. I would stay here anytime again!" - Alex W
About your host, Olivia & Timo
In pursuit of our dream of living the good life, we gave up city life and our professional jobs and moved to The Pear Orchard in 2013. Since then we renovated the old farm house, repaired the outbuildings, designed and built The Lodge and the Shearer's Cottage. We opened doors for the 2015/16 summer season and we enjoyed welcoming hundreds of visitors since. We have lived abroad and travelled extensively ourselves - and we loved it! We love the genuine country life and take great pleasure from sharing it with our visitors. We invite you to visit our little slice of paradise and hope to meet you soon.
Ask a Question
Please fill in the details below and we will send your question to the landowner. Most landowners respond fairly quickly but we all know it's busy out on the land, so please be understanding if they take a little while to respond. Your Name
Email Address
Your Question
By asking a question you agree that we will store your name and email in accordance with our Privacy Policy and that we may choose to publish your question and it's answer on this listing page. We may also publish the name that you place in the field above.
Questions and Answers
No questions have been asked yet. Why not ask one?
Check Availability
Check In:
Check Out:
Select a check in date above to get started!
Ask a question about this property
Your Name
Email Address
Question
Have a question about this property? Click here to send us a message
Also available at this property
Idyllic Lodge Ret... LODGE | LARGE GROUPS | FAMILY FRIENDLY Hope, Tasman