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Garden Cottage is located in Hastings and offers a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. The accommodations is 2.5 mi from Havelock North, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Napier is 12 mi from the holiday home, while Hastings is 1.4 mi away. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 16 mi from Garden Cottage.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Hastings
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    That was a copy and very comfortable place to stay. Murray was a fabulous host and Sunday's welcome woof was real cute 😍 Facilities were perfect for our needs, extremely comfie bed, cottage was very clean and in a beautiful sunny location....
  • Elmire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Hosts were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation was as cute as a button while being everything we needed. Environment was charming with privacy and cherry blossoms.
  • Elloreece
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was quiet. And the garden was beautiful. Loved how cosy the cottage was. I also love the painting of a cat looking through the window.
  • Dorothy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The cottage was warm and cosy and the area was nice and quiet .
  • Kai
    Singapore Singapore
    Super cosy and comfortable! Everything provided was great quality items which made the stay so much more enjoyable.
  • Fams
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was cozy and warm, comfortable and quiet, fantastic stay, thank you.
  • Vivienne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable, quiet area, well equipped, good shower and very comfortable bed. Handy to both Hastings and Havelock north. Very friendly host.
  • Dorothy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was perfect, compact and exactly what you see in the pictures. Nice area and owners as well.
  • Emily
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A cute and cosy cottage that had everything we needed for a short stay. The hosts were friendly, welcoming and although resided next to the cottage, were very respectful of our privacy.
  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very good location and lovely cottage. Just what we needed for a 2 night stay.

Property questions and answers
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  • Are Covid tests etc still required for booking 26/8/22-3/9/22

    No covid tests necessary anymore. Thank you for the reminder to update our info. Cheers, Murray.
    Answered on 7 August 2022
  • Would you consider a longer term stay of initially months to be reviewed for possible extension? We are a couple who both work full time and are Cyclo..

    We would love to help, sorry, but we have advanced bookings and our cottage is not suitable for long term. There is no kitchen. Good luck with your search.
    Answered on 26 May 2023
  • Hi I am interested in coming from Wellington to volunteer will I be able to get into town and what is the situation with getting food? Thanks

    Thank you for your inquiry, Hawkes Bay needs all support available. Hastings CBD is about 2km from our property. Shops, cafes, supermarkets etc are al..
    Answered on 5 March 2023
  • Hi there, is this on a section with the owners?

    Yes, we live on site, semi rural. Cheers, Murray
    Answered on 7 August 2021
  • how far from havelock north

    Havelock North is just under 6km from Garden Cottage. About 7 or 8 minutes by car
    Answered on 12 November 2023
  • Hi there, is a 2-year old child who co-sleeps with parents is free of charge? Thank you

    No extra charge for your 2 year old. We have a portable cot if you need it. We co slept with our kids back in the day....
    Answered on 13 October 2022
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Hosted by Murray & Sian

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
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Murray & Sian
Cute stand alone Cottage (studio) with it's own private courtyard / patio, set on a spacious park-like semi-rural property close to Hastings, Havelock North and Napier.
Hosted by Murray & Sian. We live on the property. We love providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for our guests to make their stay in Garden Cottage as pleasant as possible.
Semi-rural setting only 4 minutes to the stylish Hastings East sector and 7 minutes to Havelock North.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Garden Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Garden 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Garden Cottage

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

    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental
  • Garden Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

  • Garden Cottage is 1.4 miles from the center of Hastings. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Garden Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Garden Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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