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

See: www.bluethistlecottages.com Annette & Peter Gardiner built and run the four B&B cottages on their property just north of Te Anau on the road to Milford Sound. Of all the friendly people we met in our two weeks of B&B hopping thru New Zealand Peter and Annette were the most cordial, delightful and engaging. And the cottages they built were... more

We honeymooned in NZ and stayed at Blue Thistle for three nights. Hosts Annette and Peter were very accommodating. We are animal lovers and missed our pets from Australia. Annette was kind enough to let us hang out with her three cats and dog. The cottages were very clean and located in an ideal area. Would recommend them to anyone... more

My husband and I and 2 adult children stayed at Blue Thistle Cottages in February 2009. Our hosts, Annette and Peter, were warm, friendly and welcoming. Our cottage was immaculate and beautifully decorated, with its own porch overlooking ten acres of pastureland and sweeping mountain vistas. For privacy, peacefulness, and comfort, this accommodation is above and beyond! And the town... more

Of our 14 destinations in NZ this was by far our favourite. What amazing hosts - so warm and genuinely friendly and helpful. Very friendly dog called Paris.The 4 cottages are very well equipped and extremely comfortable.Good internet connection. Beautiful view over mountains and very peaceful. 4 km from Te Anau and only 2 hour scenic drive to Milford Sound.... more

From the moment we got in touch with the owners Peter and Annette we knew we had made the right choice, they went out of their way to make sure every possible thing we could need was available. We have travelled extensively in New Zealand and this accomodation has by far exceeded our expectations in not only location and hospitality... more