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TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE WINNER 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and TRAVELLER'S CHOICE AWARD 2020, ranking Blossom Cottage in the Tripadvisor top 10%. Surrounded by breathtaking, rural landscape, you can choose either Blossom Cottage, a self-catering, retro-inspired accommodation or The Vintage Room, a huge room with super king bed and excellent amenities in a private wing of the main house. Enjoy the home-baked goodies served on vintage crockery and freshly-laid eggs offered by the quirky, free-range hens living on the property. Rural and stunning, the setting is idyllic and picturesque, yet it is just a short drive to vibrant Rotorua with its phenomenal restaurants and attractions. Listen to the orchestra of native birds, see the sun rising behind stunning farmland and hand feed and interact with the alpacas, ducks and hens. Enjoy the country views, moon and stars, while soaking in your secluded HOT TUB or totally unwind in the Scandinavian sauna. This soul-reviving retreat is perfect for families, romantic couples or a group getaway.
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Blossom Cottage is in a peaceful countryside location with no sulfurous smells. The Vintage room is very large with the most comfortable super-large king size double bed, a refrigerator, microwave and plates, cutlery etc that enabled us to make a picnic lunch each day. The hot water in the shower took a while to come but we learnt to manage it. Marianne is a lovely, warm and helpful host. The location is a some distance out of Rotorua and a bit of driving is required. However this is the case for many of the best attractions because of the large lakes to be circumnavigated. The dramatic Okere Falls for walking and rafting, Lake Okataina and Lake Okareka, the MItai Maori Village and the Blueberry Farm were all places outside central Rotorua that we visited or considered because of the excellent folder of information provided by Marianne. It was a most relaxing place to stay and the small farm and animal food provided would be great for a family.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from daughterfrom13, Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 3 Mar 2020
It was my pleasure to host you both and I am pleased that you enjoyed your spacious room with Super King bed and all the extra amenities. I have not received any feedback from past guests or had issues related to the shower. It is a 15 minute drive from Blossom Cottage and The Vintage Room to Rotorua centre and the accommodation is surrounded by farmland and is free of sulfurous odours and noise, which travellers will encounter in the city. I would like to emphasise that many attractions, such as Mitai Maori Show, Canopy Tours, Agrodome, Rainbow Springs, Kiwi Encounter, The Luge, Volcanic Winery, Stratosphere Buffet Restaurant and Brook Bistro (Rotorua's best kept secret!), are a mere 5 minute drive from Blossom Cottage and The Vintage Room. Other attractions can be explored following a stunning, scenic drive past beautiful lakes, native bush and rolling hills.
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We had a fantastic stay in the Vintage Room at the B&B Blossom Cottage. Marianne is a fantastic, warm, and helpful host. From the moment we arrived we could tell that this place was special. Marianne had fresh brownies out for our arrival along with a complete binder full of information on activities and restaurants in the area.
Located approximately 15 minutes outside Rotorua, it was the perfect hub for four days of activities in Rotorua and the surrounding area. It was nice being a little bit out of the way to truly enjoy a relaxing stay with beautiful countryside vistas.
The accommodations were lovely and the breakfast was fantastic each morning--I will especially miss Marianne's freshly-made yogurt and organic lemon drink. We loved chatting with and getting to know Marianne and her animals. In addition to meeting her friendly cats, Cloudy and Teddy, we were able to feed her chickens, ducks, bunny, and alpaca with food that Marianne provided.
The room was very comfortable as well. There is an air conditioning unit, television, and en suite bathroom with excellent water pressure.
If we are ever in the area again we will certainly be booking another stay here. Would give it 6 stars if that was an option!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from daughterfrom13, Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 3 Mar 2020
Hi Kevin, Thank you for your kind review with flattering comments. I also enjoyed having you both and listening to your stories about your adventures and, who knows, we may cross paths in the future. Marianne
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We fell in love with this beautifully laid out cottage with has cosy 1950s decor, a hottub looking out across a beautiful rural setting, and everything you could think for a comfortable stay. There was a wicker basket to collect eggs with from the nearby field which had a hen house, children's play equipment, table tennis, and a friendly rabbit - don't worry no rooster! A lady farmer took our children to to pet the calves and alpacas. Inside was fine bedlinen, a delicious breakfast bacon, chiabatta, juice, brioche buns, freshly ground coffee. There were games, books, we felt very relaxed there. The place is situated on a plain that is surrounded by ranges, so you're in this sunny sheltered ampitheatre of green pastures. Marianne was in a house nearby that doesn't overlook the property, so we had complete privacy but she was on hand the phone if we needed anything. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a blissful few days.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from , Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 21 Oct 2022
Thanks so much for your review. It was my pleasure!
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Marianne is a great host. The brownie upon arrival was a lovely surprise and a delicious treat. We were due to arrived in the early hours of the morning and Marianne was more than accommodating to this request.
The cottage is spacious and cosy at the same time. Everything was clean and spotless. The bathroom is modern and a good size. I have never felt softer towels. There is a TV in the room but is mounted high so it is not overbearingand you feel like you are getting a true escape from digital technologies (if that is what you want). The decor is gorgeous and well thought out. The bed was comfortable and warm and there are electric blankets if needed. The front deck looks out toward a beautiful country landscape. There was even freshly ground coffee and a plunger available in the kitchen. We had fresh eggs from the chickens and used the automatic egg cooker which was also in the cottage to soft boil them.
We were lucky enough to have access to the hot tub which was just wonderful after our long walk of the Tarawera Trail. There is a sauna on site too which was available to us if we wished to use it.
We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend this to our family and friends.
Thank you Marianne for your wonderful hospitality. Look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from , Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 21 Oct 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and that you were happy with all that was on offer at the cottage.
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Once again on our trip to Rotorua we were able to stay at Blossom Cottage and once again it did not disappoint. Marianne’s hospitality and service always makes us feel welcome, and we love the peace and quiet of the surroundings. We were treated to some homemade chocolate brownie and the free range eggs are always delicious start to the day.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from daughterfrom13, Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 27 Jan 2020
It was great to welcome you once again and I hope to see you both again in the near future.
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We had such a nice stay at the B&B Blossom Cottage, the room was very nice, clean, quiet en the vieuws around the house are beautiful. The house is in a very nice style. The most we like was the hospitality form Marianne, who had baked such nice dutch "banketletter". She knows everything about what to do arund Rotarua. So we discovered the best bakery of the regend, no lies!! Thank you so much!!!!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from daughterfrom13, Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 3 Mar 2020
I enjoyed hosting you and wish you all the best for the future.
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This property is 20 mins out of Rotorua in a semi rural setting. After all the fun and adventures in Rotorua it was lovely to come home and relax in the hot tub under the stars. The kids had a great time feeding the animals and collecting eggs each morning. Marianne ensured we had all we needed and was a fantastic host.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from , Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 18 Jul 2020
Hi Sharon and Neil, Your flattering review is much appreciated! Marianne
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Thanks a lot Marianne, you are awesome. Your B&B is outstanding! It was clean, it was very lovely decorated, it felt like home. The breakfast was super, the kitchen had everything we needed. The hot tube was hot enough and cozy in this rainy time...we had also a relaxing time in the Sauna next to the chicken, the kids loved to feed your animals (bunny,chicken and the alpacas, and looking out in the morning to find some eggs it was like Christmas and Easter together when they found them. Thanks a lot! We definitely come back and can recommend it highly!
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from daughterfrom13, Owner at B&B Blossom Cottage
Responded 5 Jun 2020
Hi Diana and Thomas, I'm so pleased that you and the children enjoyed your stay, including spending time in the playground, using the life-sized football goal, feeding and interacting with the alpacas, ducks and chickens, collecting the eggs from the hen-house, using the Scandinavian sauna and soaking your own private, spacious hot tub. Thanks for recommending to your friends this idyllic spot in the peaceful countryside! All the best, Marianne
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Very nice and comfortable room in a very nice surrounding. An absolutely sufficient breakfast is provided to your room for own cooking and you can get more at any time. WLAN is available however the signal isn’t very strong. And I agree, there are many stickers with instruction for the guest around which are a little bit irritating but bot a problem at all. I would return at any time. The only disadvantage: It is a 20 min drive to Rotorua city.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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We loved our stay at Blossom Cottage. Marianne provides for us so well, and is a lovely host. The kids enjoyed the animals, spending time feeding them and collecting eggs for breakfast. The hot tub was a lovely bonus on the cold days. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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PRICE RANGE
$279 - $281 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandBay of Plenty RegionRotorua DistrictRotorua
NUMBER OF ROOMS
2
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