Beautiful Eco-Retreat with Hot-Tub and Breathtaking Countryside Views Geraldine Downs, Canterbury

Powered by the sun, supplied with our own pristine spring water (UV filtered, unchlorinated), set amongst 12 acres of trees: this beautiful open-plan chalet looks out across farmland to the mountains. Your time at the chalet will allow you to step out of your busy life for a couple of nights. Gaze at the mountains from the king bed through open bi-fold windows, take a long soak in the handcrafted (Lignum) woodfired hot tub, gaze at the splendour of a sky full of stars, listen to bird song, BBQ your dinner on the deck while you watch the sun go down behind the property, linger while the sky changes colour and ducks fly home for the night, recharge your soul. If you have time, there's a lot to do in and around Geraldine using this cabin as a base for a 2 or 3-night stay: Take a day trip to Peel Forest (Horse treks, bush walks), Lake Tekapo (ice-skating, snow tubing, hot pools), Mt Cook (Hooker Valley, Sealy Tarn walks), Mt Sunday (Lord of the Rings film site), book an evening 2hr tour of the night sky at Geraldine Observatory, OR relax in the cottage beside the fire with a book with no one to bother you, popping into Geraldine to check out Barker's new cafe and food store or other restaurants/ Geraldine cheese factory-shop. BBQ: We have a Weber BBQ for guests to use. It is just gorgeous sitting outside enjoying the evening, cooking, dining and wining with the backdrop of the mountains. LATE CHECK-OUT: Because I hate to rush when I am away on holiday, at Fiery Peak you can stay till mid-day if your schedule allows. So wake up, relax, enjoy the morning coffee and breakfast before heading away. Check out anytime up to noon. If you need anything to eat.. there are some lovely restaurants & cafes to choose from in Geraldine, just 8 mins drive away. Alternatively and possibly better, grab a cooked chicken, selection of salads and bottle of wine from the local supermarket and make the most of your time to relax at the cottage. Takeaways also available from Royal India, Q Foods, or Jack’s Chinese Takeaway/Fish and Chips. Guests say that the night sky here is as good as Tekapo. With the telescope provided, you can check out the evening sky from the deck of the cabin, or sit in the hot tub and stargaze for as long as you like. Guest access Guests have access to our 12 acre property to explore the forest and waterways. If wood-fired hot tub is booked it will be heating up for your arrival - so you can hop straight in or will have cover on for you to use later in the evening if you prefer. Other things to note If wood-fired hot tub is booked, we will have it heating up for your arrival - so you can hop straight in or will have cover on for you to use later in the evening if you prefer. Tub will be reheated for your second night, if required.