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Tussock Cottage
48 Rutherford Road Lake Hayes RD1
Queenstown 9197
New Zealand
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Tussock Cottage
48 Rutherford Road | Lake Hayes RD1, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
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jennyhall
Renfreshire
15 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family

We would recommend this lovely cottage to anyone who loves nature. It is an idylic situation with a wonderful walk round the lake. Lee and Jaap are great hosts and we were really looked after. The accommodation was comfortable and clean with everything you need. We just wished we could have stayed longer. Thanks very much Lee with love from... more

“Great spot & cottage”
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CaptainsAuckland
Auckland
3 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Enjoyed a fantastic week, excellent spot with the lake right on your doorstep. Lovely cottage- better than the website pictures. Great hosts with thoughtful extras (enjoyed the free range eggs & shortbread). Would strongly recommend. more

“It doesn't get much better than this!!!!”
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matilda-pablo
Christchurch
29 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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Jaap and Lee have created a most interesting and comfortable cottage. Every possible need had been catered for ,including coming in to fresh produce from their garden. The delightful surrounds of the garden and driftwood sculptures were a reflection of Lee and Jaap's creative abilities.We thrived on their exceptionally warm hospitality and rapport. They were always open in sharing their... more

“Fantastic home away from home”
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JoneseyAuckland
Auckland
22 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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My husband and I stayed at Tussock Cottage in Nov - and will be back. Normally on our visits to Queenstown we would stay in the town but friends recommended we stay at Tussock Cottage. It is an absolutely gorgeous wee place in a fantastic location. Really close to the lake so we were able to walk to the lake... more

“Tussock Cottage - absolutely outstanding!!”
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AmandaVietnam
Vietnam
14 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
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I have stayed in Tussock Cottage on two occasions, once for one month in August 2007 and again in November of the same year. On both occasions my hosts Lee and Jaap Van Der Geest could not have been more welcoming, inviting me to have dinner with them on several occasions, but at the same time allowing me privacy if... more

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48 Rutherford Road | Lake Hayes RD1, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
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