Designer Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
+45 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Designer Cottage in Christchurch offers adults-only rooms with garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features an outdoor seating area and picnic spots. Breakfast and Services: A continental breakfast with juice, cheese, and fruits is served daily. Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle, and free off-site parking are available. Nearby Attractions: Located 8.7 mi from Christchurch International Airport, the property is close to the Academy of New Zealand (less than 0.6 mi) and Christchurch Art Gallery (2 mi). An ice-skating rink is in the surroundings.

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 (9.1)

  • 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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Mirjamil
Japan Japan
“Lovely stay at a lovely cottage. Thank you for making our one night in Christchurch so cozy :)”
Mark
Australia Australia
“Very cosy and inviting B&B in a quiet leafy suburb of Christchurch. Easy walking distance to local restaurants and a 10 minute drive to the centre of Christchurch and 20 minute drive to the airport. Your host Chet provides a nice breakfast to...”
Colleen
Australia Australia
“Welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed meeting other travellers at breakfast and being waited on. Lovely accommodation. Short walk to shops, restaurants, takeaways and our campervan rental.”
Almeda
United States United States
“Amazing location, hosts friendly and helpful, breakfast good quality, the garden was so sweet and the room was clean and lovely. Fantastic experience, would definitely stay again!”
Bart
Australia Australia
“The hospitality and flexibility shown by the hosts is exceptional. The location is perfect too.”
Charles
United States United States
“Located in a neighborhood, the B&B was very clean, comfortable, had everything we needed. Breakfast was awesome, with Host’s Steve and Chet serving and adding to the conversation. That was very much appreciated.”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“The property itself comfortable and charming. The gardens are beautiful and provide a nice place to relax after a day in the city. Overall, we had a really comfortable stay. Steve could not have been more helpful. He provided great advice,...”
David
United States United States
“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 United States
“Location was excellent. Breakfast quite nice. Electronic key was a plus.”

Managed by Chet Wah

Company review score: 9.7Based on 486 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

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
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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
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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.

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