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Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral

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Main Homestead
Self-contained accommodation in a private garden.
Luxury 1-2 person sleeping. All linen included. Private laundry facilities.
Spacious open plan living
Fully catered kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Nelson City, Nelson
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral

The Tintagel Guesthouse (pronounced Tin-ta-jel) is located near the centre of Nelson township. Sheltered, private and warm, a luxury cottage is located in the rear grounds, offering tranquil surroundings with the benefit of being very close to a wide selection of activities and attractions that Nelson has on offer.

There are numerous walks, both easy or more challenging in the immediate vicinity. There are plenty of wide open parks and picturesque rivers to explore.

Sample local beers, award-winning wines and numerous restaurants all within walking distance of the Tintagel Guesthouse Cottage.

The guesthouse itself can be described as a large modern studio. It comes complete with kitchenette, bathroom, entertainment area, separate laundry and secure storage facilities. Wireless internet is available to all guests. There is plenty of safe onstreet parking. The guesthouse is located in the garden behind an historic 4 bedroom home. The owners are on-site.

North-facing French doors open onto a glorious garden, full of colour and home to various native New Zealand birds. An oversized chess board sits beside the cottage. Inside, the guesthouse is tastefully decorated with local artworks. The cottage is secure and warm. Perfect for couples or singles.

Attractive long-stay rates are available Apr-Nov. Please enquire.

Nelson, the geographical centre of New Zealand, is a region renowned for warm sunshine, fine beaches, lakes, mountains and native forests. The City of Nelson is large enough to offer all the services and amenities of a large city yet is small enough to be intimate, welcoming and friendly. With the attraction of fine foods, superb wines, an innovative craft industry, spectacular scenery and traditional Kiwi hospitality and you can understand why Nelson is a place to which holiday makers flock all year round.

The Tintagel Guesthouse comes fully furnished and ready for your comfortable occupancy.
Special conditions:
Singles or couples only.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Tintagel

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nelson

Nelson South, a neighbourhood in Nelson, is home to this holiday home. Nelson Market and Montgomery Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Fairfield Park. Queens Gardens and Founders Heritage Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Map
Nelson City, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jay's Dumpling Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chokdee Nelson - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Green Bamboo - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic charm behind the Nelson Cathedral located?

Located in Nelson South, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fairfield Park, Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson College and Nelson Provincial Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lora Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magical Month in NZ
This cottage was the perfect home base during a month of exploration, and Kay and Simon the perfect hosts. I hope to return to this charming spot again someday!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nelson Holiday
Excellent location for wandering to town or driving out of town to explore. Cosy space with all you need. Would go back again for more time in Nelson.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic spot
Perfect! An enjoyable stroll into town and yet so quiet. Couldn't have asked for a better spot! Thank you Kay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location - cost corner
Great place - wish it had included a hairdryer as we flew in to Nelson. Happily swap that for the bathroom scales :-) Just what we were looking for and 5 minutes from Melrose House for coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
An ok stay
It is in a nice setting. It was clean and the bed was comfortable but it was minimal. There was soap but no shampoo. The toilet didn’t always flush completely. The duvet was on upside down with the buttons up by our faces. A nice small vase of flowers would be much better than plastic pot plant. Other wise it was OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Margaret W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
MIXED FEELINGS
There were some positives: pleasant and unobtrusive hosts, very quiet and tranquil position, excellent reading lights behind the bed. 1) The advertised photo shows the beautiful main house. BUT THE BATCH IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BUILDING! 2) The place is superficially tidy, but screaming for a deep-clean: eg mould on shower doors and rubbish bin lid, skirting boards grubby, grubby curtains and blinds and needs a good dusting. 3) The garden could be cute but seems semi abandoned - needs a good rake and weed and sweep. 4) The metal chairs are too rusty to sit on. Basically, a pleasant enough property could be an excellent property with some hard work done on it. For the same price, we could stay in a clean smart motel in Nelson, and that is what we shall do in future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break away in Nelson
This property was quaint and close to town, which was great because we didn't have a vehicle but there was a bit of a hill to walk up so a level of fitness and good shoes would be recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neville M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reconnaissance for larger group
Bookabach highly recommended. Used it several times. Slightly disappointed no longer NZ owned (I am from Australia - sic).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character and convenience in old Nelson
This was just what the listing said, a character bach in the grounds of a historic villa in the old section of Nelson that rises behind the cathedral. Compact and tidy, the accommodation was just what one or two people would want for a short holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot close to CBD
All good as described
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Szabo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acknowledgement
Accessible, comfortable, well equipped.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hester G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Great location, close to city centre, walking distance to beautiful parks and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

rebecca d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 night stay
Great granny flat. Lovely section. Friendly hosts. The bed has probably seen better days, little hard for my liking :)

10/10 Excellent

Felicity y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Super stay
This property is in a great location, easy access to town. Very quiet spot in a lovely neighbourhood. Hosts are very nice. Would stay again when in Nelson.

8/10 Good

Eric G., Victoria, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely City
Very good location within easy walk of the centre of this delightful town. We spent five nights here but a week would be better to see all in the area. Owner was away but we had a contact so coped without problems.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Great quiet and central location, would recommend.
Great quiet and central location, would recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely accommodation with nice outside space.
Lovely accommodation with nice outside space. Not to far from the town but in a quiet, peaceful area. It was just what we needed to get over the jet lag. Perfect. Thank you
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

I loved the location, close to everything, yet in a quiet wide street, great for parking and walking
I loved the location, close to everything, yet in a quiet wide street, great for parking and walking to town or to the river, both about five minutes walk away. The apartment had everything you needed and was really attractive inside and out. It was private even though on owners land. Comfy bed and uber fantastic shower. The kitchen had all you need. Good TV and entertainment system with CD's to choose from. Outside table and chairs to relax in overlooking garden, you had privacy inside and out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay!
Lovely place to stay! Private and has all things you need(except maybe a fan, as was so warm even though mid March) Very handy to Nelson CBD and all areas surrounding Nelson, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thanks for letting us stay a bit longer on checkout day!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

leslie g.

Wonderful
We stayed three nights and couldn't have been happier. Not only is the guest house beautiful, but we had a great time in the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little cottage, well equipped, clean and tidy.
Lovely little cottage, well equipped, clean and tidy. Close to town. Pretty surroundings. Really enjoyed our stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great guesthouse, really enjoyed our stay.
Great guesthouse, really enjoyed our stay.

About the host

Hosted by Tintagel

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What makes this property unique

Only 5 minutes easy walk to central Nelson and its many attractions

Languages:

English
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