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Designer Cottage

53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, 8023 Christchurch, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>539</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Designer Cottage

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
539 reviews

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Featuring a garden, Designer Cottage features accommodations in Christchurch. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and daily room service. Rooms include a terrace with quiet street views and free Wifi. At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace, and oven. Some accommodations include a patio with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the bed and breakfast, units include bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fruit, juice, and cheese are available for the continental breakfast. A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Christchurch Art Gallery is 2 miles from Designer Cottage, while Canterbury Museum is 2 miles away. Christchurch International Airport is 8.7 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Christchurch
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautifully furnished/decorated and clean; lovely garden; attentive and friendly management”
  • Marta
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Chat was greeting me in person even late at night on my arrival and both hosts were very friendly, accommodating and overall superb hosts. The room was stylishly and tastefully furnished as was the eating area/kitchen where I was served breakfast...”
  • Duane
    United States of America United States of America
    “Location was excellent. Breakfast quite nice. Electronic key was a plus.”
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lovely breakfast. Great company. Nice that the guests all sit together”
  • Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    “Easy walk to park and restaurants. Hosts were excellent. Late check in was smooth.”
  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Charming host, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Great breakfast set up with everyone chatting around communal table”
  • Joanne
    United States of America United States of America
    “Designer Cottage was a great value for Christchurch! The room was super cute and cozy. I loved the garden and outdoor table. There are lots of food options nearby. Breakfast was nice and the owner was very accommodating to my special dietary needs...”
  • Terry
    United States of America United States of America
    “Chet and Steve were knowledgeable about restaurants and activities in Christchurch. The breakfast was varied and good. The room was tastefully appointed and very comfortable.”
  • Lindsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really good instructions when we arrived. Kitchen to make drinks. Lovely guys who were nice to chat to and full of local information and got a taxi for us.Good breakfast. Good room and bed. Garden to it out in.”
  • Kaushik
    United States of America United States of America
    “Christchurch is a quiet and peaceful town. This property is located to close to the center . Hosts are friendly and welcoming . Rooms are well maintained. Good continental breakfast is served in the morning”

Managed by Chet Wah

Company review score: 9.8Based on 537 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Designer Cottage B&B invites you to Explore Christchurch City outside the ‘SQUARE’! Designer Cottage opened in 2001 as a bed and breakfast style accommodation. Landscape architect and owner, Chet Wah, purchased the property that year “for its vintage charm [and] soon realised the significant history of the house.” Built in Sydenham around 1900, the private home was once an important part of Christchurch’s early settlement. Wah said his aim is to give a “friendly B&B experience to friendly visitors who want to explore Christchurch’s culture, history, landscape and community.” He wanted to provide tourists with a sense of place that could only be seen or experienced through a space that made local heritage the hero. “Our intention is to preserve as many character buildings as we possibly can. Guests can experience old Sydenham heritage cottages, while helping us keep this established community together and preserve the important fabric of the cultural landscape,” said Chet Wah.

Property info

We have supported local businesses since 2001, and we hope you can support us... This charming Christchurch City B&B is home to a landscape architect who is passionate about local identity, food, culture, architecture and design. The cottages are a fine example of the typical 1900's character homes, and it is now an important part of Sydenham's cultural landscape fabric. This Christchurch accommodation is only 5 minutes walk from local cafes, cinema, shops and restaurants. The City center and the Re-Start Container Mall are only 1.8km down Colombo Street, 2km from the Cathedral Square, 2.5km from Canterbury Museum, Botanical Garden and Art Gallery. The B&B offers well appointed rooms with garden views and courtyards. Check out the popular Ensuite Double rooms, Self-contained Cottage, or the budget single and double share bathroom room options. All rooms are well equipped with complementary toiletries, free Wifi, towels etc. Also provided are Tea and Coffee making facilities and Free parking.

Neighborhood info

A short walk or easy bus trip to the city square. Many boutique cafes, restaurants, cinema and The Colombo Mall nearby. Arty farty and the heritage Sydenham area offers a unique balance of local and travelers experience in Christchurch. Adventure park, Port Hills, and Bike trail are also closeby,

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Designer Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Designer Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving outside front desk opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Designer Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Designer Cottage

  • Check-in at Designer Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Designer Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Designer Cottage is 1.2 miles from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Designer Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Room options at Designer Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Vacation Home
    • Single

  • Designer Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries