STRUPAK Cottage
Spoil yourself at Strupak Cottage! This renovated one bedroom historic cottage built in 1866 offers a private and romantic retreat.
Top 3 reasons to choose Strupak Cottage:
Nestled between hills and Nelson city centre, this historic cottage is located in the safe, friendly residential neighbourhood of The Wood. Only ten minutes walk to Nelson city centre, the cottage is a private, peaceful and cosy retreat. Offering the styling and quality furnishings of a boutique b&b at a fraction of the cost, this self contained historic cottage is ideal for couples looking for romantic getaway accommodation or a central base for exploring the Nelson region.
Retaining the original facade from 1866, the cottage has been renovated to provide a welcoming environment including a heat pump. The bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed with luxurious linens and electric blankets. The living room has a Smart TV, Freeview, free fibre WiFi, DVD and Bluetooth speaker. There is a collection of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs for guests’ enjoyment. The kitchen has a fridge freezer, microwave, air fryer, two ring hob, Nespresso machine and milk frother, kettle and toaster. The pantry includes pantry basics such as tea, coffee, flour, seasonings, olive oil, etc. A sunroom with dining table and sofa overlooks the hills and lush private sunny garden.
The cottage is perfectly situated to explore Nelson’s rich array of boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants a pleasant ten minute walk away, including Hopgoods Restaurant – regular winner of Cuisine’s Best Casual Dining award. This is a great base from which to explore the wider region – Mapua, Kaiteriteri and the Abel Tasman National Park – taking in wineries, galleries, beaches and beautiful countryside.
Closer to home is a dairy, post office, Bobby Franks Cafe and the Sprig and Fern tavern (a tiny pub with old-fashioned hospitality, open fires, boutique beers and board games). Take a walk along the beautiful Maitai River, stroll through the Queen’s Gardens and Chinese Gardens, visit the Suter Art Gallery or Founders Historic Park and climb to the Centre of New Zealand for magnificent views over Nelson city.
The name Strupak Cottage (stroo-pack), is the Gaelic word for “tea, scones and conversation” offered to travellers.
Strupak Cottage Facilities
• 1 x Queen Bedroom
• Feather duvet & 4 pillows (2 feather, 2 microfibre)
• Linen provided
• Electric blankets
• Bedside tables and lamps
• 32″ Smart TV with Freeview
• DVD player
• Bluetooth speaker
• CD player
• 1 x 2 seater sofa
• 2 x armchairs
• Selection of magazines, books and DVDs
• Board games/cards
• Heatpump
• Separate sun room with sofa, dining table, desk and office chair
• Fridge freezer
• Electric hob and air fryer (no oven)
• Microwave
• Nespresso machine & milk frother
• Kettle and toaster
• Fully equipped with pots, pans, plates, serving dishes, glasses and cutlery
• Pantry basics such as olive oil, flour, salt and pepper, tea, coffee, sugar etc provided
• Washing up liquid, kitchen roll, tin foil, cling film, tea towels and dish cloths provided
• Dining tables and chairs
• sofa
• dining table and chairs
•desk and office chair
• Books, DVDs, CDs and board games
• View of garden
• Bathtub with shower over bath
• Toilet (in separate room off bathroom)
• Wall hung vanity
• Wall mirror
• Towel rail
• Extractor fan and heat lamps
• Bathmat, hand towel and bath towels provided
• Shower gel, hand soap & shampoo supplied
• Hairdryer
• Top loading washing machine
• Washing powder supplied
• Ironing board & iron
• Clothes drying rack
• Fully fenced private garden to rear
• Outside table and 4 chairs with sun umbrella
• Gas BBQ
• Picnic chilly bag
• Outside clothes line
• Small single garage
• Lemon tree
SUMMER SPECIAL
All bookings of 5 nights or more receive a complimentary bottle of wine.
Choose between Rose, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.
Standard $210
Peak* $250
The nightly rate is in NZ$ and based on 2 people. Additional guests are charged at $25 per person per night. Rates include free WiFi and pantry basics. Provision of linen, towels and cleaning on departure is an additional $90. Rates valid until 30 April 2026.
AirBnB, VRBO/Bookabach and HolidayHouses.co.nz are now obliged to add GST to all holiday homes, in addition to their booking fees. Book direct and you only pay the rate above, no additional GST or booking fees!
* Peak season runs from Dec 16th – January 19th of the following year
Discounts
• Stay 7 nights and save 10% on the rental rate.
• Stay 14 nights and save 15% on the rental rate.
• Longer stays by negotiation.
Deposits and payments
Timing of deposits and payments:
• 25% due on confirmation of dates (refundable up to 16 weeks prior to arrival, minus transaction fees)
• 50% due 12 weeks prior to arrival
• 25% due 6 weeks prior to arrival
What our guests are saying…
“Roz made us feel right at home. This was such a peaceful space with stunning views of the hillside. Lots of walking tracks nearby. Very comfortable accommodation and Roz provided so many special touches. She went above and beyond and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I would absolutely recommend this spot!”
“Thank you Roz for a lovely short stay. Great location, comfortable, spacious, well equipped with all the comforts we needed and more. Really appreciated your thoughtful pantry extras. What can we possibly say that everyone else has already said? 5 stars.”
“My husband and I loved our stay at Strupak Cottage. Great location for Nelson city centre. We enjoyed being within walking distance to restaurants. The cottage was nice and clean and exactly as pictured.”