Historic Miner's Cottage - Self Contained

Tucked away in the heart of Roxburgh, the charming cottage of Dalton's Deed tells a story of grit, gold and generations past. This historic dwelling is more than just stone and timber, it is a tribute to the bold spirit of the 1860s gold miners who helped shape Central Otago.

In the wake of the gold rush, Daniel Dalton set sail from the U.K., drawn by the promise of fortune in New Zealand's rugged landscape. By the mid-1860s he had staked his claim on the banks of the Clutha River. Thanks to a unique Government scheme registered gold miners could secure residential land, but only if they built a home within two years. Fail, and the deed would be lost.

Daniel seized the opportunity. Around 1865 he built a humble single-room cottage at 36 Scotland Street. In a surprising twist he registered the property under the name of his 13-year-old son, William. A decade later he added a second, slightly larger two-room cottage quietly expanding the family homestead.

I recently purchased the cottage and ongoing upgrades and changes will be made to allow guest a relaxing visit in a cottage where history meets comfort and luxury.
There are numerous cycle trails in and around Roxburgh and we are only one street back from the Roxburgh cycle trail. Bikes can be hired in the village. Fruit orchards are in abundance for fresh fruit when in season.