Reviews

We are delighted to share our peaceful, special haven with you and welcome your comments which are critical to the success of our business and let others know what to expect when they stay at Burn Cottage Retreat.

We are very proud to announce we were awarded the 2011 Travelbug Best Reviews Award. Click here to read the reviews on our Travelbug page.

These comments are from our guests.

"Thanks Rose and Phil for your lovely welcome, comfy bed and impeccable cottages.  Those whitebait patties were a highlight too! Hope to come back some day.  Best regards, Shona, Auckland

"Thanks for a relaxing, peaceful stay - we had a wonderful rest after finishing the Otago Central Rail Trail.  Fantastic place." Darren and Neroli, Australia

"A lovely relaxing place to stay.  Thank you for your open, friendly hospitality.  We loved the attention to detail and the delicious breakfast basket.  We look forward to recommending your place to our friends.  Cheers " Zanette and Ian, Sydney, Australia

"Beautiful place to celebrate our 5 year anniversary.  Thank you." Alice and Tristan, Sydney, Australia

"Absolutely fantastic - what a great place.  Will recommend to all. "  Jacquie, Bruce and Ruby, Timaru NZ

"Love this place! Beautiful and peaceful.  Definitely coming back.  Angus and Sheryl, Dunedin NZ

"Fantastic spot!! Great place for a getaway, very relaxing." April and Tim, Dunedin NZ

"We came here on our honeymoon - it was the last B&B we stayed at. We were blown away with the lovely atmosphere, attention to detail of the cottages and gardens - so much so that it'll only be a matter of time till we're back here again." Cheers, Heidi and Martin, Auckland

"A gorgeous spot on our Central Otago cycle trip." Joel and Naomi, Australia

"Thanks Rose for your hospitality and the great breakfast we had! Very spoilt.  Had a great time, hope to visit again soon.  Cheers, Juliana, Auckland.

"We are so glad we returned for another holiday at this relaxing, tranquil place.  Rose and Phil are wonderful hosts.  Its been a great place to spend our 25th wedding anniversary." Paul and Barbara, Lower Hutt

"Really is the best place we have ever stayed. Thank you - we will be back." Robyn and John, Wellington

"We love staying here.  Our fourth visit. Each time wonderful.  We especially enjoyed the tasty goodies.  Thank you so much." Lars and Felicity, Auckland

"The accommodation, location, gardens are all first class.  A retreat from the hustle and bustle of life with tranquility and beauty.  Thank you.  Also, the walnuts are yummy!" Ron and Teresa, Christchurch NZ

"We highly recommend this accommodation." Chris and John, Twizel

"Thank you so much for providing the rest and relaxation we needed at the end of a full-on year. My parents just raved about it and now we see why!  Superb!" Kelly and Peter, Dunedin NZ via Cornwall UK and San Francisco, USA

"You have created an oasis of tranquility - a truly special place!  Our second visit and certainly not our last." Crawley Family, Canterbury, NZ

"Dear Rose and Phil.  Thank you for welcoming us as part of your family.  You have been such wonderful hosts.  We have really enjoyed staying in your beautiful cottage which has been so beautifully built and decorated.  We hope to come back and see you in a few year's time." Tony, Sue and Karen, South Africa.

"Beautiful place and gracious hospitality.  Thanks so much for making our stay in New Zealand so special. Cheers!" Franz and Ali, Washington DC

"We couldn't have stumbled upon a more perfect honeymoon location.  We loved every moment.  Thanks for everything Rose and Phil."  Abbie and Glen, Auckland

"We just loved our stay at Burn Cottage Retreat.  Lucy Lamb (not such a lamb now!) and Meg the dog were great fun.  Rose and Phil you are wonderul hosts.  Thank you so much.  We extended our stay by a third night as we loved it here so much!  Till next time. x" Natasha and Fraser, Brisbane, Australia

"Such an adorable place, every detail well thought of and a cozy and comfortable place. Exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Rose and Phil for creating this place and your welcoming and hospitable touch!" Kristi and Michael, Wellington NZ

"An amazing little treasure.  So relaxing and peaceful!  Loved the shower and bed as well!  A great place that gets a A++ from us.  Will be recommending to all of our friends!  Cheers  Adam and Jen, Wellington

"We've found a weekend hide-away almost in our own backyard.  We'll be back again!" Reece and Leahanne, Clyde NZ

"Absolutely delightful!  5 star rural "retreat" to be highly recommended.  Thank you!" Pat and Bridget, Dunedin

"A peaceful haven, an amazing location - thanks.  Loved the hostas and Meg!" Paul and Barbara, Lower Hutt

"A beautiful haven, a real credit to our hosts who were very friendly and helpful.  Thank you and hope to be back again."  Brian and Trudi, Invercargill NZ

"Very handy to Burn Cottage Vineyard and a peaceful retreat from our busy lives. Thanks - see you."  Rachel and Peter

"Staying here just made our Xmas.  Wonderful accommodation and hospitality." Marg and Peter, Geraldine, NZ

"First class accommodation and wonderful hosts.  Nothing is too much trouble."  Gillian and Michael, Essex, England

"In a word - stunning. Many thanks, didn't want to go home." Glenys and Ray, Twizel

"Beautiful accommodation, amazing setting and generous hosts.  Cannot recommend this place enough ... till the next time! Lindel, Tom and Wilbur, Australia

"Such a lovely place, beautifully designed and built.  Pity we can only manage one night here.  Thanks Rose and Phil, great hosts." David and Pauline, UK

"Beautiful location, great hosts, wonderful facilities, can't wait to come back." Elizabeth and Dean, Lower Hutt, NZ

"A wonderful cozy retreat in a beautiful spot.  Thanks for your outstanding hospitality." Kate and Ben, Wellington NZ

"What a wonderful place to relax.  Top of the line facilities, beautiful setting and great southern hospitality.  Can't wait to come back."  Paula, Kurt and Sienna, Dunedin NZ

"Here again because it is so lovely. May others enjoy the superb cottages as much as we did."  Roger and Sue, UK