Bicheno Beach Cottage

Has everything you need and is ideally located to see the sights and also meet the local penguins

Where do I start! Our stay in this gorgeous cottage was just what we needed. It has such a unique warmth atmosphere it was absolutely perfect. The beds were so comfy. The beach right there. The fairy penguins roosting at the house was such a special treat for myself and the kids. Super noisy through the night but if you love animals and nature then it’s perfect and such a great experience to see them in their natural environment ( don’t forget your red caps to make your torch red as normal light blinds them)

Heather you were a delight to communicate with. Thank you for having us. Already planning our next trip ☺️

The house is perfect for family and well equipped with everything. Only a short walk to town. The proximity to the beach is an outstanding feature of this property, with views from all aspects of the house. We made use of the elevated picnic table in the garden, overlooking the beach. We saw and heard plenty of blue penguins arrive home each night, a special surprise for our four year old. Highly reccomend for a quiet get away.

This cottage is in a lovely location, very near the beach and where you can watch the fishing boats bobbing at anchor as you sit in the sun. There were plenty of clean towels and the bed linen was fresh and of good quality. However, the cottage is not suitable for anyone who is not agile. There are three big steps to get to the dining area and the bathroom, with two posts to hang on to, no hand rail. The cups, mugs and glasses are in a high cupboard, which, unless you are very tall will require climbing on the kitchen bench to reach. There are no extractor fans in the kitchen or bathroom. The king bed in the main bedroom would be better as a queen bed, which would allow a second bedside table and lamp in the room.

We stayed during winter and the house had good heating with the cosy fireplace going. The beds were comfortable. It was great having a cot and high chair available for our 2 year old and our 4 year old loved the bunk beds. There was also a good selection of kids books and plush toys which helped settle the kids in and made them feel at home. We could see ourselves coming back during the summer and staying for longer, the house has gorgeous beach views from all living areas and is a few steps from the beach which is stunning white sand and crystal clear water and calm water good for kids. There was also a great selection of books above the fireplace and nice touches from the owner like leaving us walnuts and chocolate, even the soap was lovely (eco store coconut bar). The fireplace was all prepped for us on arrival too and heaps of firewood provided. We didn’t get a chance to see penguins on the property as we were out during dusk both nights (and we went on a penguin tour) but I definitely heard them in the early hours of the morning so can verify they do nest on the property and we saw their footprints on the sand in the morning- amazing creatures so I think this is really special. We had a great time and hope to come back and bring family next time. Thanks for your hospitality Heather :)