Birchwood Cottages
208 Milford Road, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
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Mid-range
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Airport transportation
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Laundry service
Parking
Wifi
Fishing
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
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Separate dining area
Sofa
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
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Refrigerator
Complimentary toiletries
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Grade: 66 out of 100
28Restaurantswithin 1 km
9Attractionswithin 1 km
208 Milford Road, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
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Our compact but perfectly formed one bedroom cottage met our every need. Great space and great location. Cosy and comfortable. And a huge thank you to Ray who went above and beyond in assisting us with an unexpected medical issue. FYI Fiordland Tours runs from here and, if you stay at the cottages, there's a discount for the tour!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Only an easy 10 minute walk to the centre of town for shops and restaurants. And a smidge further...
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Responded 11 Apr 2023
Tank you for your wonderful review. You were a pleasure to host, and we hope to see you back here another time. Regards Ray
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What a superb place to stay. Great location, just a few minutes from the shops. Easy access. Lovely touches about the unit to make it feel like home.Excellent bedding soft duvets and crisp sheets Would have loved to stay longer.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed at Birchwood on our way out of Milford Sound. Located just a few minutes from the town center, it has great access just off the main Milford road. The cottage was clean, spacious, and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this quiet little town. Highly recommended to all other travelers.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Responded 18 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review. We are stoked you found our cottages to be convenient, and comfortable. We would love to host you again in future.
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My wife and I stayed for 3 nights in May 21 in a 1 bedroom apartment. The apartments are all individual very spacious. Very good bed plenty sky channels good kitchen. Very comfortable stay very clean and everything you need. Just a short 10 minute walk to town and although on a main road was very quiet. Would highly recommend and excellent value. Also talk to Ray about their Tours they are stunning
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 18 Jan 2022
Thank you for leaving a review. We are proud in what we have to offer at Birchwood and delighted you appreciated it during your stay. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with as and had a wonderful tour with us, by the sounds of things.
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We stayed here for 2 nights in a one bedroom cottage with our 4 yo toddler - loved it. Very clean, warm and had everything we needed. No issues with noise even though it was on a main road. Just a 2 minute drive to the township with lots of options to eat out or to pop into the supermarket. Service was exceptional from booking to checking in and out. Thank you so much Ray and the lovely Sasha at the front desk for making our stay so enjoyable! Will definitely recommend to others.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Responded 18 Jan 2022
Thank you for the review and recommendation. It means a lot you mentioned the lack of road noise as it can be a concern when people check in. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.
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Spent two nights at the Birchwood. Great location for a more relaxing Milford experience - so nice not to have to drive all the way back to Queenstown. The cottage was spotless and well presented. Loved the bed and linen
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 23 Feb 2021
Thank you for your review of our accommodation here in Te Anau. We appreciate your feed back of which will get passed on the the staff. We hope that you are able to return one day and stay with us again Regards Ray
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We were 6 friends staying in one of the three bedroom cottages. It was an excellent property and had everything we needed. Dee was very helpful on reception and gave us a warm welcome. Would recommend staying here as a group. The cottage was set on it's own just up the road from the main site so we had our own house all to ourselves. Very close to town which was a short walk.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from fiordlandtours, Manager at Birchwood Cottages
Responded 9 Jan 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, and the amenities we provide.
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We stayed for one night at the Birchwood cottages before joining a good Fjordland tour to the Milford Sound the following day (I definitely recommend the tour). The cottages need some investment to keep up with standards that constantly improving in New Zealand. I was surprised by the high rating as this mislead us and in the end disappointed us versus expectations (and versus all the other great places where we have stayed in our tour of the NZL South Island).
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 6 Jan 2020
We are surprised by your review and low rating. We are constantly upgrading but can only do so much when we are also trying to provide affordable accommodation. Age has little to do with quality. We pride ourselves with top hospitality, comfortable beds and good heating and air conditioning. We invite readers of this review to have a look at the positive reviews that have kept us in a strong position Regards Ray
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We stayed here for 2 nights. Great place to stay if you want to do the Milford Sound tour or hikes nearby or Glow worms tour. The cottages are self contained - super clean, have a decent kitchenette and a private patio too. Check in was super easy and fast - Dee showed us to our cottage. Milk in the fridge always a nice touch. Cottage has lot of natural light which is great. Our cottage was close to the road but there's not a ton of cars going thru that road so it wasn't noisy. Close to city center. Ristorante Pizza Paradiso is excellent. Miles Better Pies is one of our favs. They only take NZ debit cards and cash tho. Four Square and Pharmacy in town center is close by as well. Cascade Creek, Lake Marian, Mirror Lakes, Key Summit - all easy to get to. Beautiful and easy drive. We gave the place 4 stars only because the bed was a bit too soft for our liking. Check out was easy as well. There is an AC/heater in the cottage.…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Responded 29 Dec 2019
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.
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We came in the late afternoon after a tour on Doubtful Sound. We were surpriced to see that the cottage had both a nice living room with kitchen as well as a large bedroom. All facilites were there - fridge, tea koffe etc. Each cottage was in a smaal garden of its own so we had privace also when sitting on the porch.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Responded 29 Dec 2019
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
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PRICE RANGE
US$127 - US$183 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandSouthland RegionFiordland National ParkTe Anau
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Cottages
Which popular attractions are close to Birchwood Cottages?
Nearby attractions include Fiordland Cinema (0.6 km), Te Anau Glowworm Caves (1.0 km), and Fiordland Escapes (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Birchwood Cottages?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at Birchwood Cottages?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Birchwood Cottages?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Birchwood Cottages?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ditto, Sandfly Cafe, and Redcliff Restaurant & Bar.
Does Birchwood Cottages have airport transportation?
Yes, Birchwood Cottages offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Birchwood Cottages located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Te Anau.
Are any cleaning services offered at Birchwood Cottages?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.