Ruru Retreat

The cottage is a cosy retreat, perfect for art and nature lovers, tucked away in the heart of the sculpture park and arboretum. Far from traffic, and other houses, you are only likely to hear the rurus (our native owls) calling to each other during the night.

Relax . Rewind. Regenerate.

Enjoy a glass of wine while sitting on the porch or curl up with a book in front of the log fire. It provides the perfect space for some time out.

Take a morning walk, picnic in the evening, bring your yoga mat down to the stage .

Red house with metal roof, multiple windows, satellite dish, surrounded by greenery and plants.
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What our visitors say

Lovely stay, very quiet and calming

A cosy, delightful place where you can truly unwind

Exceptional

A Little bit of paradise

Stunning, magical, cosy and thoughtfully appointed

We felt pampered and relaxed our entire stay

Red wooden house with a porch and patio furniture, surrounded by lush green garden with plants, rocks, and a gravel pathway.
Bedroom with a white bed, dark green pillows, two nightstands with lamps, a green sofa with pillows, and a window showing trees outside.
A cozy bedroom with a double bed, white bedding, a dark green throw blanket, and a black accent pillow. There are two nightstands with lamps on each side and a small window with greenery outside. An ornate wooden chest sits at the foot of the bed. Th
Cozy attic room with a sloped ceiling, small window, large green potted plants, pillows, and a plush beige rug.
Bathroom sink with faucets, soap dispenser, mirror, small window, and decorative plant.
Bathroom with a shower stall, a window with frosted glass, a small cabinet with a potted succulent plant, a rolled towel, and a small container, all with neutral tones and simple decor.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV on the wall, floral curtains, a window showing outdoor trees, a tall floor lamp, and a ceiling light.
A small green succulent in a white pot on a wooden stand, a white candle labeled 'Scents of Nature,' and two rolled gray towels on a white surface, with a window and rain droplets visible in the background.
A bouquet of pink protea flowers with green leaves in a dark blue textured vase on a wooden table, with a wooden bowl next to it and a small stack of wooden blocks.
Two wooden bench chairs with red cushions on either side of a small rustic wooden table, set with a bottle of wine, two glasses of red wine, a plate of cheese, a block of cheese, and a blue flowerpot with yellow flowers, outside a house with an open
A porch with two wooden chairs, a small wooden table, and two hanging flower baskets containing yellow flowers. The porch has a red painted wooden floor and walls, with a large window behind the chairs.
Picnic setup near a lake with a wicker basket, red blanket, bottle of pink wine, and two empty wine glasses, surrounded by green plants.
A pond with green lily pads, pink and white water lilies, and a stone sculpture of a woman, partially submerged in water, surrounded by lily pads.
A close-up of a hawk with yellow eyes and brown feathers, perched outdoors in a garden with colorful flowers and greenery.
A metal dog sculpture painted to resemble a brown and gray dog, chained to a stake, situated on a gravel path with leaves and greenery nearby.