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Kinross Cottages

Kinross Cottages

Queenstown, New Zealand

Situated on a large vineyard in the Gibbston Valley, Kinross Cottages offer a taste of rural living in a scenic and tranquil location.

There are only 14 Studio Cottage rooms here, all offering views of the surrounding vines and mountains. The cottages are spacious, with high ceilings, large beds and full kitchen facilities so you can cook for yourself if you wish. You’ll also get a generous veranda for admiring the views.

Wine is a key element of a visit and the property acts as cellar door for Coal Pit, Domaine Thomson, Hawkshead, Valli and Wild Irishman wines, as well as their own labels, offering tastings and advice to guests and visitors for the premier wines of the region.

There is a bistro on site, serving local, seasonal foods, and a hot tub, pétanque courts, and yoga, Pilates or yin yoga sessions every day.

OUR OPINION:

A unique place to stay in the Gibbston valley, the wines here are superb and we highly recommend a tasting while you are here.

OUR RATING: Medium

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Rooms

Sleek, modern and stylish, the spacious Studio Cottages at Kinross are contemporary in design with crisp white walls and linen, warm woods and mountain and vineyard views. The sleek, neutral palette is complemented by wicker and leather chairs, and each room has its own kitchenette with a microwave and an oven. There’s a private veranda outside as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, large TVs and air conditioning, while the bright bathrooms have a bath or shower.

Location

Kinross Cottages are set on a working vineyard, 25 minutes’ drive from Queenstown and 15 minutes’ drive from Arrowtown. Surrounded by views of the mountains and vineyard, it’s a tranquil place to stay, with plenty of opportunity to explore the vineyard, hike, cycle or simply relax.

Food and drink

Breakfast is served in the warm, timber-lined dining room and includes a good selection of breads, pastries and cereals, homemade jams, fresh fruit and juice, and eggs cooked to order. For lunch and dinner, the bistro serves a menu of local, seasonal dishes with many of the ingredients coming from the property’s herb and vegetable gardens and heritage orchard.

Facilities and activities

Along with mountain views, the property has a hot tub, pétanque court, and daily yoga and Pilates sessions. There’s also a children’s playground on site.

Tour ideas in Queenstown

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Kinross Cottages as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

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      Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown

      4x4 Safari of Scenes

      4x4 Safari of Scenes

      The perfect tour for those who want the thrills of an off-road adventure but also want to discover exciting 'Lord of the Rings' film locations.

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    • Dart River Wilderness Safari
      Jet boat on the Dart River

      Dart River Wilderness Safari

      Dart River Wilderness Safari

      Board the Dart River jet-boat on a white-knuckle ride for an hour and a half up the narrow, meandering waterway, into real wilderness country.

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    • Routeburn Track — 3 Days
      Lake Mackenzie, Routeburn Track

      Routeburn Track — 3 Days

      Routeburn Track — 3 Days

      Climb a well-graded track to Key Summit, where you can sit among the alpine plants and partake in 'The Annual General Meeting of the Mountains'. You then descend to Lake Howden before gradually climbing through lush silver beech forest to the base of Earland Falls: quite a sight in wet weather!

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