Name: Designer Cottage
Address: 53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, 8023 Christchurch, New Zealand, 53 Hastings Street West, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £94 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Designer Cottage

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

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Just 5 minutes’ drive from Christchurch’s city centre, Designer Cottage offers heated accommodation with a TV. The property features a beautiful garden with outdoor seating and barbecue facilities. Designer Cottage Christchurch is 300 metres from Sydenham Park, and 15 minutes’ walk from AMI Stadium. Christchurch Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The motel offers a communal dining area, a guest laundry and free on-site parking. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.

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 (9.2)

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

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

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.8

Facilities

9.1

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.4

Location

9.2

Free WiFi

9.7

High score for Christchurch

See what guests loved the most:

Ai
Australia
“Hosts were exceptional in making us feel warmth of home. Excellent chance catching up with other guests & hosts during breakfast.”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Lovely to be given the detached cottage. It was comfortable & clean. Bathroom a bit tight but it didn’t bother us. Not many places you can pick grapes off the vine to eat with your cheese! Sociable breakfast with other guests. Chet & Steve so...”
Noah
Israel
“The room was very pleasant. The breakfast was fine. Very comfortable bed”
Lieske
United Kingdom
“Lovely en-suite individual rooms, kitchen facilities available. Easy access.”
David
United Kingdom
“Designer cottage has a great location chet and steve were very professional and great hosts, we stayed for 4 nights very comfortable and warm. The breakfast was continental with fruit, yogurt, a choice of cereals, toast and preserves with tea or...”
John
United States
“Wonderful breakfast with great conversation. Our host made coffee to order and created an atmosphere of sharing among the worldwide guests.”
Marion
Australia
“Breakfast was great, really enjoyed the friendly chatter with the hosts and fellow guests. Great food and really positive atmosphere.”
Gary
Australia
“Location, only 25-30 minute walk to the city centre.”
Julie
Australia
“Location, home away from home feel, quiet, very conveniently positioned near food outlets and proximity to transport and city, welcome and helpfulness of hosts”
Lani
New Zealand
“Warm, clean and comfy room. Breakky outside was more than I expected and loved that we got to sit with the other guests and chst”

Hosted by Chet Wah

9.8

Host review score

Chet Wah

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.

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.

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

Facilities of Designer Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

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

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 room.

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

Mastercard Visa Cash Designer Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

Designer Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Temporary art galleries
Designer Cottage is 1.2 miles from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Designer Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Room options at Designer Cottage include:
- Double
- Holiday Home
- Single
The prices at Designer Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Guests staying at Designer Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental

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