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Designer Cottage was a sailors' retreat in the 70s and is located in peaceful surroundings just off Colombo Street near the shops and opposite Sydenham Park. The walk to the city centre from the cottage will give you the chance to admire many listed heritage buildings on Colombo Street.

We offer a variety of rooms, which are all tastefully decorated, including share facilities, private room with ensuite and a self-contained cottage.

Your friendly host, Chet, has an honours degree in Landscape Architecture and is passionate about traditional buildings and his landscaping ideas. Designer Cottage is one of his finest collections of the charms of yesterday and all guests are welcome to view the ‘Designer Village’ and hear his stories about the cottage.

Activities and facilities

  • all room non-smoking.
  • BBQ facilities
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Gay friendly
  • Internet & wireless access available
  • laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking floors
  • Peaceful surroundings
  • private garden and courtyards
  • Self service laundry facilities
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Location 53-55 Hastings Street West
Christchurch 8023 NEW ZEALAND New Zealand
(2km from Cathedral Square off Colombo Street)

Designer Cottage

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Designer Cottage 55 1 NZ$280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280
Book Ensuite Double Room 1 NZ$130 140 140 140 140 SoldSold140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140
Book Summer Ensuite Special 3 NZ$130 140 140 140 140 SoldSold140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140
Book Double Room 1 NZ$110 Sold110 110 110 110 Sold110 110 Sold110 110 110 110 110
Book Designer Cottage 55
This 1900's cosy working man's cottage has been restored to its original charm. It has two tastefully decorated double bedrooms, kitchen, laundry, living room with heat pump/air conditioning, also a private courtyard with a barbeque.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults NZ$20.00. Extra children NZ$20.00. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.
Double bed
1 double
or
Double bed Double bed
2 doubles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 72 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Clothes line / airer
  • DVD player
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Ensuite Double Room
Ensuite double room with queen size bed, safe & TV. Electric blanket and Heater View toward garden courtyard. Shower Gel, shampoo and moisturiser for a treat. Book in this home away from home Christchurch B&B for a unique experience.(Cont Breakfast Incl).
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults NZ$30.00. Extra children NZ$20.00. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.
Double bed
1 queen
or
Double bed Single bed
1 double and 1 single +NZ$30.00
Cancellation policy: Minimum 72 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Alarm clock
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Summer Ensuite Special
Ensuite double room with queen size bed, safe & TV. Electric blanket and Heater View toward garden courtyard. Shower Gel, shampoo and moisturiser for a treat. Book in this home away from home Christchurch B&B for a unique experience.(Cont Breakfast Incl).
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults NZ$30.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults.
Double bed
1 queen
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Alarm clock
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Double Room
This tastefully decorated double bedroom. Rates are for 2 people only. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen Bed. Maximum 2 people. The nicely furnished bedrooms are all individually heated with shared bathroom facilities.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 queen
Cancellation policy: Minimum 72 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Shared bathroom
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions Quick and easy check-in at 53 Hastings Street West. Call the toll free number on your booking confirmation if you have any queries.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There We are off Colombo street approximately 1.8 km South of Cathedral Square. At the Sydenham Mc Donald’s opposite Sydenham Park turn left into Hastings Street West, you will soon meet up with a small roundabout the corner house with many big trees and white picket fence is Designer Cottage.

By Bus: Bus no 10 will takes you from the Christchurch International Airport to the closest bus stop to Designer Cottage (Stop right after Mc Donald’s opposite Sydenham Park). 1-2 minutes walk down Hastings Street West, you will soon see a small roundabout. Designer Cottage is the corner house with many big trees and white picket fence.
Parking We have 24hrs free off-street and on-street parking.
Things To Do - Central city - 20 to 25 minutes walk to city square or 5 minutes by car or bus
- Heritage Walks - 5 minute walk to Sydenham Brougham
- Summit Road, Victoria Park & Sign of The Takahe - 15 minutes by car
- Restaurants & Cafe - 2 minutes walk
- Ferrrymead Historic Park - 10 minutes by car
- Cinema & Polytechnic - 10 minutes walk
- Ami (Jade) Stadium - 10 minutes walk
- Westpac Entertainment Centre - 15 minutes by car