Ashton Glen Cottage

Ashton Glen Cottage is a small farmhouse on a sheep and grain farm, ideally located for those who love trout fishing with numerous rivers and streams to fish trout from including the Clutha and the renowned Mataura River.

The cottage is perfectly suited for couples, families, small groups and trout fishermen. It is fully self-contained and provides all that you require for a comfortable stay, including all linen and breakfast on request.

Hosts	Ross and Ruth Mitchell
Address	284 Estate Road Wairuna RD2 Clinton South Otago
Contact details	Phone: +64 3 415 7687 Fax: +64 3 415 7687 Mobile: 027 415 7688 or 027 338 613 (within NZ only) Email: ruth@ashtonglen.co.nz Web: www.ashtonglen.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Within 10-40 minutes drive, there are 10 rivers to fish trout from plus many more streams. Otago region Clutha, Pomahaka, Tuapeka and Waiwera Rivers Taieri River Southland region Mataura, Waikaka and Wyndham Rivers Catlins River Waipahi River
Location	Ashton Glen Cottage is marked on the Lower Clutha River map. Driving distances are around: - 1 hour and 30 minutes: Dunedin city - 1 hour and 10 minutes: Invercargill city
Facilities	The three bedroom cottage provides comfortable accommodation for five people: One bedroom with queen bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with 1 single bed and baby's cot available. Extra mattresses available should your party exceed 5. Living room/lounge with television, radio and alarm clock One bathroom with bath and separate shower Separate toilet Kitchen with dining area: fridge/freezer, oven and hotplates, microwave, cooking utensils, pots, fry-pan, bowls, electric jug, toaster, crockery and cutlery, pantry basics, complimentary tea and coffee, and a highchair if required. Laundry with washing machine, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, clothesline and linen for beds, bathroom and kitchen. (Please note that the cottage is not serviced.) Fireplace (log burner) and electric heaters Phone and internet connection, cellphone coverage Off-road parking plus single garaging Outdoor seating under verandah and BBQ available
Guestbook	Marvellous place in an incredible setting. We thoroughly enjoyed very aspect of our stay and hate to leave so soon. Thanks Ruth, Ross and Liam for being great hosts. This is a special place on God's earth. You are fortunate to wake up to it everyday - Bill & Millie, Oregon, USA. A most enjoyable stay away from the pace of life. Ali sewed and I fished. Just what we needed. Will be an annual fixture. Many thanks - J & A, Ashburton. We enjoyed the comfortable, quiet stay. Enjoyed the sheep and cows. Easy drive to Dunedin. Thanks! - Gillettes, Hong Kong.
Local attractions and activities	Clinton township (5 minute drive) has a pub with meals, cafe and takeaway shop, grocery store, fuel station The Otago Goldfields - Roxburgh and Lawrence (1 hour drive) Hokonui Heritage Centre Eastern Southland Gallery and Art South Gallery Walk, hike or tramp Mountainbike Golf, bowls, squash and tennis Swimming
Indicative tariff as at 15 November 2007	Ashton Glen Cottage's tariff are: Off Peak (March-November): NZ$100: double NZ$15: each extra adult NZ$10: each child under 15 years NZ$650: per week (for up to 5 people) Peak (December-March): NZ$110: double NZ$15: each extra adult NZ$10: each child under 15 years NZ$700: per week (for up to 5 people)
Bookings	Please phone or email to make a booking. A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Payment options: Visa and MasterCard New Zealand cheque Internet and Direct Deposit Banking Online using Secure Online Payment
Directions	From the South The Cottage is approximately 35 kms from Balclutha. Take State Highway One south out of Balclutha - signposted Gore and Invercargill. From the North The Cottage is approximately 45 kms from Gore. Take State Highway One north out of Gore - signposted Balclutha and Dunedin. For maps, please see the Ashton Glen Cottage website.
Other	Ashton Glen's offerings also include: Ashton Glen Perennial Nursery Ashton Glen Coopworth Sheep Stud Countryside Needlepoint See Ashton Glen website for further information.

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