Blue Thistle Cottages
Mountain views, quiet gardens, and roomy self-contained comfort — your Te Anau base made easy.
Accommodation Overview
Blue Thistle Cottages offers a peaceful, self-contained escape on the edge of Te Anau. Set among lovely gardens with outdoor dining and BBQ facilities, each stand-alone cottage pairs mountain views with the privacy of your own space and the convenience of free on-site parking and WiFi.
Choose from cottages with a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, complete with microwave, refrigerator, kitchenware and dining area. Inside, relax in a separate lounge with sofa and flat‑screen TV; bathrooms include a shower, hairdryer and plush bathrobes. Ground‑level access and soundproofing keep things comfortable and quiet.
You’re an 8‑minute drive from the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, around 20 minutes from Manapouri, and well placed for Fiordland adventures. After a day exploring, return to your cottage for a relaxed evening on the patio with those big‑sky mountain views.
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Most Popular Amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Adults only
- Ground-floor, detached cottages
- Fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette
- Outdoor dining area & BBQ facilities
- Mountain & garden views
- Daily housekeeping
- Soundproof rooms
- Wheelchair accessible; toilet with grab rails
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