Hildegard is very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and an excellent hostess. We stayed here to experience the early morning wildlife trip. We were made to feel very welcome and had a fantastic day observing the birdlife of the area and, along with Richard the penguins and walrus. After an early start, 4.10am it was a long day but we both thoroughly enjoyed... More

Beautiful home, large comfortable rooms, outstanding guided tours!! We had the room with 2 separate bedrooms, each with its own sitting area. We had more space than we could use, and slept like we were home. The complimentary wine and nibbles in the evening before dinner were very enjoyable. We did both of the tours they offered, on separate days... More

Hildegarde made it clear from the second she opened the door to welcome us that nothing was more important to her than giving us the intense introduction we wanted into the nature surrounding Dunedin. She personally took us to see natural forests, albatrosses, and birds of every which kind and she arranged for us a dawn yellow-eyed penguin excursion with... More

Nisbet Cottage is a fine place to stay and Hildegard is a wonderful hostess. We booked this B&B in order to experience the early morning wildlife excursion, as well as the full day tour which is an inclusive package. We were not disappointed. Not only was the accommodation outstanding but the breakfasts were delicious too. We really appreciated the wine... More

We stayed at Nisbet Cottage for two nights as part of the package we purchased to go on the eco-tour with Nature Guides Otago, which has the same owner as the Cottage. Our rooms, and the entire place, was just beautiful. Gleaming woodwork, beautiful art by friends and family of the owners, comfortable beds and spacious rooms, expansive views, and... More

Although we centre on penguins for the title of this review that was a very special small part of a unique experience which included wonderful accommodation, knowledgable guides and a hostess, Hildegard, with just the right amount of interest while allowing one privacy. We spent 3 months in NZ over their Spring/Summer and Nisbet is a very special part of... More

Nisbet Cottage is a small and elegant B&B run by Hildegard who is passionate about the wildlife in the Otago Peninsular. Our room was large and elegant and included a study with computer. Wine by the fireplace in the evening was an extra treat. The sunrise penguin walk included a close encounter with a seal, numerous yellow eyed penguins and... More

with an excellent host and well arranged excursions and a very knowledgeable guide we had an excellent stay in Nesbit cottage. With the help of the guide we saw yellow eyed penguins ans seals early on our first morning.Due to a knee injury our hostest Hildegard altered the exscursion to suit our restricted mobility we would thoroughly recommend this accommdation More

I can't say enough about our two night stay.Once we realized it is not a cottageand not on the beach we couldn't have been more pleased. The space is huge, the breakfast is delicious and Hildegard is the most wonderful, accommodating and informative person.Our day tour was amazing from early morning to late afternoon. This is definitely the place to... More