Designer Cottage
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Designer Cottage
Bed and breakfast
53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury 8023, New Zealand
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With a stay at Designer Cottage B&B in Christchurch (Sydenham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Colombo and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. This ski bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Transitional Cathedral and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cathedral Square.Show More
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Highlights
Sparkling clean
Excellent service
Ideal location
Free parking
Delicious breakfastShow More
Amenities
Wake-Up Call
Public parkingFree
Luggage Storage
Taxi booking service
Station Pick-Up Service
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Airport pick-up
Airport drop-off
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Property Description
With a stay at Designer Cottage B&B in Christchurch (Sydenham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Colombo and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. This ski bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Transitional Cathedral and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cathedral Square.
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4.5/5
GreatHad a great stay, thank you Steve for being a great host
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Surroundings
Airport: Christchurch International Airport
(15.2 km)
Train: Christchurch Railway Station
(4.9 km)
Landmarks: Science Alive
(300m)
Landmarks: Bridge of Remembrance
(1.8 km)
Landmarks: Cardboard Cathedral
(1.8 km)
Landmarks: Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)
(1.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Double Room With Shared Bathroom
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Electric blanket
Garden view
Microwave
Conditioner
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8
Cottage Two Bedrooms Room
2 bedrooms: 2 double beds
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
Garden view
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6
Single Room Shared BathRoom
1 single bed
Non-smoking
Towels
Electric blanket
Garden view
Microwave
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5
Deluxe Double Room Ensuite
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Garden view
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7
Ensuite Special
1 queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
Garden view
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4
Double Bed Room Private BathRoom
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric blanket
Garden view
Microwave
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Guest Reviews
4.5/5
Great
42 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.5
- Amenities4.5
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Christchurch
AI Summary
Guests appreciate the comfortable, spacious, and clean rooms with cozy beds and excellent showers. The hosts offer great hospitality and valuable tips. The location is excellent, with easy access to amenities and autoroutes.
Guest User
June 4, 2023
Had a great stay, thank you Steve for being a great host
MIKI
February 24, 2024
They were very kind to me. I was staying alone, but the room was spacious and comfortable. The toilet and bathroom are shared, so if you don't mind that, I recommend it.
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icccOz
December 9, 2024
We had a perfect 5 nights stay at Designer Cottage (Heritage building) in August ’24. Chet & Steve were amazing/excellent hosts and the Cottage is a home away from home. The Cottage has a very peaceful and inviting garden setting in a quiet location. No requests from us were too difficult. Daily delicious breakfasts sourced from local ingredients were one of the highlights of our stay. The cottage is walking distance to shops, restaurants and Christchurch city centre of /attractions. Wished we discovered this B&B Cottage earlier and comes highly recommended when one is in Christchurch!
Guest User
March 28, 2025
I'm sorry to say this was our only disappointing accommodation on a 3 week tour. Ok we booked some stunning places at a higher cost but we also did 3 BNB's at an identical price which were far better. The neighbourhood is not the best but perfectly safe and accessible by bus from the airport. On arrival no reply and no reply to phone number quoted on door. Room sleepable but very basic with lock combo on door. Hosts really friendly. Breakfast with all other guests in a big room which was a good experience but had to keep asking for more items which we have NEVER done......and they ran out of Yoghurt!!?? Kitchen facilities very basic. Room/bed not made up.Sorry to criticise the place. Its ok but nothing more.
fc3829js
August 19, 2024
Chet and Steve had been a very good host. The rooms are very comfortable, clean and cosy. Walking distance to the town area. There are many planted apples, pears, plum trees, lavenders, etc. if I will visit Christchurch again, I will definitely choose to stay at the same place again
Guest User
March 13, 2024
Had a 2n stay here about 10 min easy drive to the CBD. Room was a bit dated and cramped but clean. There are rooms in main house but didn't see them. Very good breakfast served by Chet and Steve who are very good hosts. Quiet neighbourhood with a great Thai/Viet restaurant 5 mins away called Zaffron.
Guest User
March 9, 2024
Very good place to stay, nice and quiet with friendly staff. They went out and bought some Weetbix for me, as I could not eat nut based cereals. Gone the extra, nice grounds and the guys were great hosts. Safe location as well. Some features a bit dated though, no USB points in the building and the bed was wire sprung and quite uncomfortable. But these are minor affluenza based complaints. Room size was really generous and private, sunny and nice couches and sitting area. The price was attractive too and nice grounds, a lot of friendly felines drop by too. Great for solo travellers, couples and tourists. However if you have tech savvy types, probably not the best place.
Guest User
February 9, 2023
Fantastic host great accomodation. Wonderful breakfast cereal and toast with international travelers. Host go above and beyond to be helpful and thoughtful highly recommend great location walking distance from all sorts of foods looked after our car for us. Genuine people
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Wake-Up Call
Public parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Taxi booking service
Station Pick-Up Service
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car Rental
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available Off-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Station Pick-Up Service
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car Rental
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Business Services
Postal Service
Front Desk Services
Wake-Up Call
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
VIP Check-In Service
Languages Spoken
Malay
Food & Drink
Lobby Bar
Public Areas
Smoking Area
No Smoking in Public Areas
Barbecue
Additional charge
Picnic Area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Ski Shuttle
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Safety & Security
Security Alarm
CCTV In Public Areas
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: 04:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern, Continental
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Managed by a Private Host
This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
Property Description
- Opened: 1899
- Renovated: 2015
- Number of Rooms: 9
With a stay at Designer Cottage B&B in Christchurch (Sydenham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Colombo and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. This ski bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Transitional Cathedral and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cathedral Square.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the ski shuttle (surcharge).
Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the ski shuttle (surcharge).
Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.