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Historic stone cottage

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Tinkers Cottage Courtyard
Tinkers Cottage Lawn
Bedroom
Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Clyde, Central Otago
  • Clyde Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dunstan Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Clyde Dam
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Alexandra (ALR)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Historic stone cottage

The Tinker’s Cottage, Clyde, is situated in the heart of the Historic Precinct and in close proximity to the cafes, hotel and shops. The Central Otago Rail Trail, Wineries and Lake Dunstan are nearby.

This little schist cottage, one of the very early cottages of Clyde, was the home of Tinker Rae who mended pots and pans for the early settlers. Later it served as the Maternity Home for Clyde with a resident midwife.

After 150 years it can now claim another first - running water on tap, with the addition in late 2011 of an new ensuite bathroom. It is sited in a private garden setting between the old Dunstan Times Building and Morice Cottage the former home of the first Doctor in Clyde and his Tent Hospital Complex.

The history, ambience, charm and tranquillity, make this little Central Otago town very special.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

douger403
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Outside Only

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number Ot214/242

About the area

Clyde

Clyde is home to this condo. Clyde Dam and Old Cromwell Town are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clyde Village Vineyard and Dunstan Golf Club. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Clyde, Central Otago

What's nearby

  • Clyde Village Vineyard - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Herb Factory Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clyde Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dunstan Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clyde Dam - 1 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ferris Road Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thai Crom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tin Goose Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paulina's Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic stone cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic stone cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic stone cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic stone cottage located?

Situated in Clyde, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Clyde Memorial Park, Clyde Village Vineyard and Herb Factory Museum. Clyde Historical Museum and Dunstan Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 186 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked the spacious bathroom. Other areas small but cute and cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place, quite small so if you she a bit of luggage could be cramped. Very clean. Unfortunately bed very soft so not the best on your back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thought the area and the property beautiful. Very warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic little cottage settled in a great little town👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute wee cottage! Great shower and bed. All the amenities we needed for a very comfortable stay. Loved the history of the cottage and the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well presented
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
very friendly owner,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great character & so close to good restaurants. Perfect place for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely warm wee place, particularly appreciated as it was bitterly cold outside. We would stay here again.thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special place

A unique heritage cottage with all the comforts that count, especially the bed and the modern bathroom. The host was very welcoming and we appreciated small touches like the shortbread and tips about where to eat. Highly recommended, thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay in a cosy setting. Stand a lone over a motel is nice for a change Location is fantastic for restaurant’s/cafes. Nice touches with fruit and shortbread. Great value and communication. Cheers

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quaint and delightfully appointed. Very small but quite adequate for one or two nights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute wee cottage. Had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Received a call from owner earlier in day regarding check in which was lovely. Some extras here and there. Bed was comfortable and warm.

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loved it

Perfect historical property, located right in centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was fabulous! Quirky and beautifully decorated. And very very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome property (the pictures don’t do it justice). Lots of nice touches (e.g. fruit, shortbread) that go above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Anna H.

Location location

Super cute cottage right on the main street, so close to restaurants etc. Comfy bed and lots of extras. Would definitely stay again. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy time machine

Early Clyde building lovingly restored. A cosy stay on chill nights. Walking distance to all of Clyde.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travelling C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & Cozy

We stayed two different nights, before and after riding the Otago Central Rail Trail. The cottage is cute, cozy and has everything you need for a stay. The bed was comfy, bedding was soft and warm, and the bathroom was well stocked. I would highly recommend this cottage in a very adorable village. The hosts even kept our rental car while we were biking which was just fantastic. Thank you Doug and Marilyn!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

So handy and yet private.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by douger403

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What makes this property unique

Easy walking distance of cafes bars and restaurants and close to the end of the Central Otago Rail Trail

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests