Name: Designer Cottage
Address: 53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, 8023 Christchurch, New Zealand, 53 Hastings Street West, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand
Rating: 9.1

Designer Cottage

–Excellent location - show map

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Designer Cottage in Christchurch offers adults-only rooms with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the serene surroundings. The property features an outdoor seating area and a picnic spot, perfect for leisurely activities. Breakfast and Services: A continental breakfast is served daily, including juice, cheese, and fruits. Private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and free parking enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Located 14 km from Christchurch International Airport, the property is near Academy Of New Zealand (less than 1 km) and Christchurch Art Gallery (3 km). An ice-skating rink is also in the vicinity.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
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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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 double bed
Two-Bedroom Cottage Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed
Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Madeleine

Australia

“Absolutely adored our stay here! Extremely warm welcome - the host was so lovely and had great knowledge and recommendations on Christchurch. Honestly felt like a home away from home, cosy room, and a nice home made breakfast! Such a beautiful...”

Richard

United Kingdom

“The hosts could not have been more welcoming and helpful - thank you again. The cottage is comfortable and appropriately equipped for a small B&B (we didn't expect or want hotel facilities). Breakfast is taken with other guests around a shared...”

Bart

Netherlands

“Most Friendly hosts, Great advise on what to see, what to do. Cousy audentic rooms en good breakfast. Direct Booking is better!”

Nicola

Australia

“Chet and Steve have created a lovely warm, inviting and welcoming space in which you can relax and feel at home . They are generous with their time and knowledge and are genuinely engaging and kind people. Their breakfast … with their fabulous...”

Claudia

Switzerland

“Loved the charming cottage, more the lovely hosts and the whole atmosphere.”

David

Australia

“Owners well very helpful and the property had a lot of character. Breakfast was excellent.”

Katherine

Australia

“Love the gardens ans the location. Easy walk to good food and into town. Love the location so much this is our second time back.”

Mrs

Thailand

“Breakfast is good, the owner knew we are Asian so we also have some rice and noodle . Tks”

Váradyné

Germany

“Especially the hospitality, the breakfast and it was close to the city centre”

Earl

Australia

“Great location. Cottage feel. Clean, neat & tidy.”

Managed by Chet Wah

Company review score: 9.8Based on 569 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Designer Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 04:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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

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