Mount Somers Accommodation Self Contained Cottage accommodation at Mount Somers, New Zealand - Ross Cottage

Mountain Cottage.

Description:

Ross Cottage is a registered historic building (NZ Historic Places Trust Reg. No. 5121).

It dates from the 1870's and is one of the few remaining buildings associated with the saw milling industry  in the Canterbury foothills of the Southern Alps from that era.

The present owners have restored it to create a hidden gem and a peaceful retreat, ideal for honeymooners or those wanting to get away from it all. They are also establishing extensive areas of native plants in order to bring back the bush and birds once prevalent in the area.

The Cottage looks out over deer, sheep and cattle farmland  to the ancient  volcanic mountain Mt Somers. Within 3km of the Sharplin Falls Scenic Reserve, it is an ideal place to stay when you set out to explore the Lost World of Erewhon or walk the Mt Somers Track.

Activities.
See the Tussock & Beech Ecotours information on the Canterbury regional activities page and on the hosts own website www.nature.net.nz .

One of our options is a guided tour which includes a visit to Mt Sunday, site of Edoras in The Two Towers in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Other activities include fishing, skiing, hot air ballooning, jet boating, golf, farm tours, history trails and horse treks.

We are members of Forest & Bird, NZ Historic Places Trust and Canterbury Botanic Society.

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Rooms & Facilities:

Ross Cottage is fully serviced, has a queen room with ensuite facilities and a double and  a twin room with shared bathroom. There are full kitchen facilities, a dining room, study and lounge.

Breakfast and dinner available if required.

Nearest Town/Location:

Ross Cottage is located near Staveley Village on the Inland Scenic Route, 75 minutes southwest of Christchurch. It is 20 minutes to Methven and 30 minutes to Ashburton.

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