Rough Ridge Cottage ~ Oturehua

Rough Ridge Cottage is a two-bedroom modern and brand new haven sleeping up to five guests, right in Oturehua.

Views to Rough Ridge on one side and the Hawkdun Range on the other make splendid sunrises and sunsets.

Rough Ridge Cottage is just 2 minutes walk from the historic Oturehua Hotel, serving hearty dinners, and New Zealand's oldest shop, Gilchrist's General Store, est. 1899.

The Rail Trail passes seconds from our front door and our neighbours are some of New Zealand's best-loved poets, writers and artists, who have sought the sanctuary of Central Otago ~ a Timeless Land.

The Cottage

Rough Ridge is a delightful brand new in 2022 cottage suitable for couples, families and groups. Sleeps up to 5 people in 2 King Bedrooms and with a comfortable Day Bed in the living space. Indoor and outdoor relaxing, WiFi, bike storage, full kitchen, smart TV with Netflix, YouTube and Chromecast. Just a minute stroll to the Otago Central Rail Trail, the Oturehua Tavern and local store.

PRICES 2022

$220 for entire cottage for 1-2 people using one bedroom.

$35 per person for extra guests

Please email or ring with your booking enquiry.

You can check our availability calendar on Airbnb here and book immediately through them. Otherwise prices are cheaper if you contact us directly.

Rough Ridge has an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with lots of different relax spaces and outdoor flow right onto a huge deck with gorgeous views. Full kitchen, large fridge and ice. Free WiFi, Smart TV, bluetooth speaker, books and games available. USB charging ports and LOTS of sockets.

Both beds are King and both rooms have beautiful views. The living room includes a Day Bed, ideal as a window seat and converts into a super-comfortable extra bed, without having to move or make anything up.

The bathroom is spacious with a powerful shower. Separate laundry with washing machine and drying rack.

Outside decks on both sides of the house are perfect for breakfast or sunset drinks. Floor cushions in the living room can be brought outside plus extra chairs in the shed.

There is a shed close to the house for storing bikes or outdoor gear/boots etc. There is a garden hose in the shed and a tap on the side of house, for cleaning bikes.

Guest access

Ample parking onsite, plus shed storage for bikes.
Walking distance (2 minutes) to Oturehua Tavern and the general store.
2 minutes from the Otago Central Rail Trail.

Other things to note

This property is self-check in. On booking you will be provided with details of our lockbox and code.

A simple breakfast, along with tea and coffee is included on the first morning of your stay. All breakfast food is plant-based.