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Glacier Cottages

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1. Large Dining table with Highback chairs Cottage 32. Luxury Two bedroom Cottage all linen provided3. Go on treat yourself to a room with a view!4. Luxury Queen bed with Designer Jill Main Throws5. Luxury Bathroom  All Amenities/linen provided6. Luxuary Cottage & Glacier!  Franztastic Views!!7. Balcony provides alfresco dining with a view.8. Cottage 3 has two seperate QN bedrooms9. Queen and a single in 2nd bedroom of unit 310. 32" LCD TV &  DVD Free DVD Hire CD players in room11. A helicopter flight is a must do activity!12. Luxury Cottage " A Room with a View !!"13. Lounge and kitchen14. Cottage Three Glacier viewing balcony

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

state highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier 7952 WEST COAST
(2.5km North of Franz Josef Village on State Highway 6. A short 3min drive from the village.)
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If you are coming to Franz Josef to see the Glacier staying at Glacier Cottages is the perfect choice. Glacier Cottages is located on State Highway 6, 2.5km North of the Franz Josef Village. We have three new 2005 luxury two bedroom cottages. We are the only accommodation in Franz Josef with unspoilt views of the Glacier from every room! Satelite digital LCD TV.
Trampoline and large lawn area for children to play. Picnic table and bbq provided.

All units are serviced each day. Our Cottages have their own Balcony with outdoor furniture. Take a walk down to the river or have a BBQ on the lawn.

Relax on your own deck and enjoy the views. Our cottage interiors are classic country design Jill Main designer bed throws and cushions. When you awake in the morning you may deceide that perhaps this is the day for a Quad bike / Argo adventure, Glacier walk, Heli Hike or a scenic flight we are happy to book your activities free of charge.

We are situated on a 40 acre lifestyle farm bred & show miniature horses, Franz Josef offers some lovely cafes and resturants all only two minute drive away. 20 minute walk to the Village.
All Cottages are non-smoking. A continental breakfast is avaliable if required for a small charge. All Cottages have a kitchen and separate bathroom. Children are most welcome at Glacier Cottages. Note double beds can be made into two singles if required. Come and see why our quests keep coming back, perfect for Honeymoon couples. A bottle of wine can be left in your room for your arrival by prior arrangement.
Your Hosts are Tim and Vanessa Gibb we are 4th generation Locals and are happy to help with any information you may require. New to Franz is the Franz Josef Hot Pool complex we provide towel hire and highly recomend this activity. Great after a quad bike ride!
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast Menu: cereal
  • Business centre
  • Continental
  • Gay friendly
  • jam honey
  • Luggage storage
  • milo and an egg for you to boil. Only $7 pp. Free DVD Hire good selection for children and adults. Laundry $4 per load Dryer $5 per load. Laundry Powder $1
  • Non-smoking property
  • On-site parking
  • Playground
  • Satelite TV
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • tea plunger coffee
  • toast
  • Tour desk
  • Wheelchair accessible

Luxury Cottage 3

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This is our largest Cottage. Sleeps up to 6 with 2 pax on rollaway beds. Brand new with two seperate bedrooms and clear Glacier Views from every room!
Rates are for 4 people. Extra adults $20.00. Extra children $15.00. The room caters for a maximum of 6 adults, and a maximum of 4 children but cannot exceed 6 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


2 Queensize beds
or

2 Queens and 1 Single
or

2 Queens and 1 Single & 1 Rollaway
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
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Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • CD player
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Kitchenette (basic facilities)
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi

Luxury Cottage Number 1

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Rates are for 1-4 people. Two Bedroom. Maximum occupancy is 5. Bedding configuration is two Queenbeds, rollaway bed avaliable. Private Balcony with outdoor furniture. Children welcome, car wash and play area.
Rates are for 4 people. Extra adults $20.00. Extra children $15.00. The room caters for a maximum of 5 adults, and a maximum of 4 children but cannot exceed 5 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


2 Queens
or

+$25.00 1 queens and 2 singles
or

2 queens and 1 rollaway
or

2 queens and 2 rollaway
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • CD player
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi

Luxury Cottage Number 2

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Rates are for 1 to 4 people. Maximum occupancy is 5. Extra person $15 pp. Bedding configuration is two queen beds. A Rollaway bed also avaliable. Viewing Balcony. Children welcome. Designer throws on beds, dvd,lcd tv,cd,hairdryer & coffee plungers.
Rates are for 4 people. Extra adults $15.00. Extra children $10.00. The room caters for a maximum of 5 adults, and a maximum of 4 children but cannot exceed 5 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


+$25.00 2 Queens
or

1 Queen and 2 singles
or

1 double and 2 singles 1 rollaway
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • CD player
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi

 
Check In 1230hrs
Check In Instructions Please check-in at the office on arrival. The Office is located in the main house on the property. Office hours are 8 am till 10pm.
Late check out time of 11:30 am by arrangement. guest Laundry on site.
Check Out 1030hrs
Getting There We are located on State Highway 6.
2.5km North of the Franz Josef Village there is a large sign at the Gate. Please follow the driveway directly to the Cottages. Our Office is located next to the main house. Driving time from Christchurch 4 & 1/2 hours.

There is a bus service in The Alpine Adventure Centre that can deliver you to Glacier Cottages.
Parking We have plenty of parking space beside each Cottage/Apartment. We are set on 40 acres. Car wash beside each units carpark.
Things To Do There is a variety of activities to choose from which include; scenic helicopter flights, Glacier walks, heli-hikes, ski plane flights, White Heron Tours, Horse Trekking,New Hot pool complex, bush walks and Kayaking. A new exciting activity we highly recomend is Across Country Quad Bikes Franz Josef. We can arrange trips for you on these new 2 seater quad bikes great value for money and a real adventure with exellent Glacier views weather permitting. We can book these tours and others at reception.

Lake Maporika is a short drive to the North of us on State Highway 6 and is a great place to go for a swim on a nice summers day.
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