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Lovely Central Otago Holiday House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
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Escape to Bannockburn Willows, nestled in the heart of Bannockburn village on a picturesque half-acre park. Unwind by the wood burner or heat pump and enjoy family games in the sun-drenched grounds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Central Otago Holiday House

Bannockburn Willows is nestled in the heart of the Bannockburn village and set on a half-acre of park like grounds. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your stay in wonderful Central Otago.

This Bannockburn holiday home has open plan living including a wood burner and heat pump for cosy winter escapes. For summer stays, the generous grounds are perfect for family games in the sun, or sitting back and admiring the incredible scenery. With its 3 bedrooms ( 2 queens and 1 king single), this family friendly home offers accommodation for up to 5 guests.

Next door is the very popular Black Rabbit Café, and the Bannockburn Hotel is a very short stroll down the road. The world renowned Felton Road and Cairnmuir vineyards are just a short distance away. A little further a field is the Highlands Motorsport Park, and Cromwell and its historic old town. And Wanaka and Queenstown are only a 45 minute drive away.

Bannockburn Willows is a great base to return to after your days exploring the region. For the walkers, the Bannockburn sluicing’s are a short distance away. For the bikers, the Dunstan Trail is just down the road. For the boaties, paddle-boarders and swimmers, the Bannockburn Inlet is just around the corner.

Your Central Otago mini-break or holiday awaits you at Bannockburn Willows!!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Bannockburn, Otago

What's nearby

  • Akarua - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Carrick - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Old Cromwell Town - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 56 min drive - 74.3 km
  • Coronet Peak Ski Area - 59 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanga’s Pie Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Stoaker - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cromwell Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amigos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nichol's Garden Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Central Otago Holiday House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Central Otago Holiday House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Central Otago Holiday House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Central Otago Holiday House located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bannockburn Sluicings Walks and within 3 miles (5 km) of Akarua and Olssens. Carrick and Highlands Motorsport Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Lovely Central Otago Holiday House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackson G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Overall Great property to stay at, very reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before. Lovely spot and convenient for what we need. Always clean. Lovely in winter to arrive to the fire being set and ready to light. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

In town for family members wedding reception. It was a great place to stay. Clean and tidy. Nice and quiet area. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bannockburn Bach

Lovely sized yard for kids to play. Beautiful clean house and comfy beds. Love the furniture and decor. Handy spot to eateries. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rabbits, quail and sun

A clean, convenient, sunny, quiet, affordable place to stay. Very happy. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

This is a lovely house with a very private and sizeable yard right in Bannockburn. I really liked the decor and extra touches the host provided. This was the only property on our trip that provided plunger coffee. There were lots of nice quality details even though the house is a slightly older style. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good house; great location.

We enjoyed our stay—very convenient for visiting wine country. The house was unseasonably hot and we had trouble working the air conditioning (likely an internationalIssue). It was a little stuffy but otherwise great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bannockburn

Excellent bach, spacious, quiet, secluded. Easy distance from Cromwell and other activities. Excellent for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot. Will be back

Everything was great. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Otago stay

Beautifully situated next to an excellent pub and short drives to Queenstown and wineries, away from Cromwell bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DJDonaldson D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2024

Loved it.. so much outside space for trailers etc n children playing bikes n baseball etc. we would definitely book again if we were in Bannockburn.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Property was as described. Quiet location with a 5 minute drive into historic Cromwell. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time staying at this property in Bannockburn. The house was perfectly set up for an enjoyable Christmas break for my family. Good location as it was sheltered from the wind and nice to be rural. The house was exactly as described and very comfortable for us during our stay. I would highly recommend this house for a holiday in this region. Very handy for the cycle trails too!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jan B., MacMasters Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed stay

An ideal position to visit the local wineries. 2 restaurants in walking distance. Comfortable beds and accomodation We enjoyed the slow combustion fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne d., Invercargill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bannockburn

Tucked away behind the cafe, and handy to our venue. Great to have the fire available. Tidy and well equipped Hosts quick and easy to communicate with. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

A great spot with comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Owaka, Catlins. Otago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located

A great place to stay. Located great to go to Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra, Arrowtown & Clyde for day trips. Next door to a fantastic cafe & very close to Bannockburn pub. Both have awesome food. Quiet area. House has well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Would stay again. Paula & Scott great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cracking, comfortable little house

Great little house for groups and families wanting to explore the wine region or cycle the lakes. Property is beautiful to sit out at night and right behind the Bannockburn Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic weekend location

The property was very suitable for 2 couples, 3rd bedroom was small with king single and I believe a trundler, so not going to be ideal for 3 adult couples. Kitchen was well stocked with utensiles. Everything was in very good condition, Location was great. Only 2 negatives was the 4pm check in and The towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023