My husband and I highly recommend Blue Thistle Cottages as the place to stay in Te Anau. We were on our honeymoon and could not have gotten a better place. Finding it is extremely easy. Its a beautiful location, pulling up was so welcoming with the amazing views of the mountains. Beautiful plants and flowers surrounding the main house and... more

Delightful cottages, just minutes from town, on a quiet hill-top, with incredible views. The cottages are very spacious, clean and comfortable and the hosts (Annette and Peter) are wonderful! Definitely highly recommended for anyone visiting Milford Sound. We stayed two nights, did a day trip to Milford Sound with a 2 hr cruise and lunch after and thoroughly enjoyed the... more

The cottages were spacious, having a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. The living room had a tv and stereo which was a nice touch. The views off of the front porch were amazing. It was nice to have the privacy of a separate unit. The hosts Peter and Annette were friendly and helpful. more

Thank You to Annette, Peter (Paris, Penelope, Ollie and Max) for a fantastic stay at Blue Thistle Cottages, Te Anau. The personal attention made my stay a very special experience. The personal touch received during my holiday was very much appreciated as I was celebrating my birthday during the stay. The scenery and accommodation at Blue Thistle is spectacular, and... more

These individual cottages provide excellent self-catering accommodation with a varied list of take away phone nos, plus telephone in order to have a meal delivered. The cottages contain an excellent kitchen-dining area, living area with satellite TV, comfy bedroom and large walk-shower. Unfortunately, the bedroom did lack drawer space with only a hanging rail supplied and no wardrobe which from... more

Blue Thistle Cottages (and the gorgeous lakeside town of Te Anau) are a 'must-do' whilst on the South Island of NZ. Just a stones throw from town; Blue Thistle Cottages could not be more beautiful. Immaculate gardens surround the cottages, whilst the mountains in the distance wait patiently. Not to be outdone by the surrounding views, the interior of the... more

Friendly, welcoming hosts Annette and Peter, their dog Paris, cats and cattle made for a memorable four night stay in this homely, self-contained retreat. Close to breath-taking Lake Te Anau and its township (with a range of good quality restaurants and shops), magnificent 'beyond this world' Milford and Doubtful Sounds, these cottages are set amidst the greatest and most dramatically... more

After an action packed week in Queenstown, skiing, jetboating, bungying etc., I was really ready for some R & R in Te Anau with my husband & 3 daughters. From the minute we arrived at Blue Thistle Cottages, I knew we had chosen the best accommodation for us, after reading the Tripadvisor reviews back home in Brisbane. Peter & Annette... more

My wife Carol and I have stayed in Blue Thistle Cottages twice now Feb 2006 & Feb 2009. The individual cottages are superb and allow you privacy but with the assurance of friendly help on hand from the owners, Peter and Annette if you require it. The location is quiet and very convenient, set back from the Te Anau to... more