The Birches Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Upscale Mosgiel bed & breakfast in East Taieri with free breakfast

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View
Free daily full breakfast
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Bathroom
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
101 Gladstone Road South, Dunedin, Mosgiel, 9024
  • Popular LocationThe Octagon14 min drive
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Otago15 min drive
  • Popular LocationForsyth Barr Stadium17 min drive

Room options

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 38.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Hill View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mosgiel

This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 14 min drive
  • The Octagon - 14 min drive
  • University of Otago - 15 min drive
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 17 min drive
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 23 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blackstone Cafe & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Coupland's Bakeries - 10 min drive
  • Village Green Cafe & Bar - 8 min drive
  • Aurora Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Turkish Kitchen - 4 min drive

About this property

The Birches Bed & Breakfast

Upscale Mosgiel bed & breakfast in East Taieri with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are free. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Birches Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4-star Mosgiel bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
The Birches Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with iPads and iPod docking stations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10 AM

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1907
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • IPad
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Birches Bed & Breakfast East Taieri
Birches East Taieri
The Birches & Mosgiel
The Birches Bed Breakfast
The Birches Bed & Breakfast Mosgiel
The Birches Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Birches Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Mosgiel

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Birches Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, The Birches Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is The Birches Bed & Breakfast family-friendly?

No, The Birches Bed & Breakfast is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Birches Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Are pets allowed at The Birches Bed & Breakfast?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Birches Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts were very accommodating and very kind. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not have picked a better place to stay! 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old homestead recently renovated. Friendly, knowledgeable, obliging and humorous hosts. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts! Thank you. Would highly recommend and look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Karl and Avril were the most hospitable hosts we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very well appointed room. Delicious breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lening

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Birches is a B&B gem
Wonderful spot in Dunedin. The spacious, sunny suites are a great luxury. Super hosts to help you plan your visit. We watched the World’s Fastest Indian one night which was locationally appropriate. Such a fun visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful By&B and charming hosts Avril and George. Highly recommended for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018