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Historic Colenso Cottage - heritage listed. A special piece of NZ history.

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2861 sq ft

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Check out the area

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Napier City, Hawkes Bay
  • Popular LocationMarine Parade14 min walk
  • Popular LocationNapier Prison17 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Aquarium of New Zealand3 min drive
  • AirportNapier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)12 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Colenso Cottage - heritage listed. A special piece of NZ history.

Colenso Cottage, heritage listed, Boutique Accommodation on Napier Hill, Hawkes Bay. The original home of the great explorer and missionary, William Colenso, now renovated to a high standard for your indulgence and comfort. Colenso Cottage is set in a fantastic location with stunning views just outside the front door. A romantic, relaxing retreat within a short walk of town.

The cottage is in an upmarket safe, quiet residential area 5 minutes walk to town, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and bus depot. We have great long-term stay rates, for couples visiting family from overseas. Please enquire for rates.

Colenso Cottage, Napier Hill is a superior self contained historic property that boasts a magnificent master bedroom, complete with an ultra comfy king size bed, flat screen Smart television with Netflix and cosy blankets.

A beautiful dark leather studded sofa compliment the tastefully decorated open plan living area and fully equipped kitchen. Smart tv with Netflix. Complementary Wifi for your convenience.

Sit back and relax on one of the native wooden sun-loungers in the private sunny courtyard or enjoy breakfast on the wrought iron table and chairs as you take in the views over Te Mata Peak through to the Kaweka ranges.

We are happy to arrange a breakfast basket for you if requested at an additional cost.

Katie welcomes you to come and experience this special piece of New Zealand’s history. A detailed account of William Colenso's place in Hawkes Bays' history is there for your perusal.

“He built a cottage now known as Colenso Cottage in 1862 to accommodate him while his home was being built next door”.
William Colenso (7 November 1811 – 10 February 1899)

Special conditions:
* Breakfast basket can be arranged at an additional charge of $50.00.
* Weddings please enquire. Weddings do incur extra charges.

Terms of Trade: Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 50% deposit which is non-refundable.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Katie777

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 861 square feet
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Napier

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Hospital Hill, a neighborhood in Napier. Ocean Spa and The Urban Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Napier Beach and Nelson Park. Faraday Centre and Napier Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Spa - 14 min walk
  • Marine Parade - 14 min walk
  • Napier Prison - 17 min walk
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 3 min drive
  • McLean Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Kfc - 8 min walk
  • Vinci's Pizza - 12 min walk
  • Noodle Canteen - 7 min walk
  • Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Colenso Cottage - heritage listed. A special piece of NZ history. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Colenso Cottage - heritage listed. A special piece of NZ history.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Colenso Cottage - heritage listed. A special piece of NZ history.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Colenso Cottage - heritage listed. A special piece of NZ history. located?

Located in Hospital Hill, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Municipal Theatre, Faraday Centre, and Daily Telegraph Building. Art Deco Trust and MTG Hawke's Bay Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekender
Very cute homely with all mod cons
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic house on the hill.
Spacious, well equiped. Quirky personal touches of personality to historic cottage. Walk into town a little challenging but interesting. We loved our stay there. Very relaxing.👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely historic cottage
The Colenso cottage is a very comfortable, cosy and charming place and we enjoyed the couple of nights we spent there. It’s well equipped and a short walk into town if you don’t mind some steps. It was really interesting to read about the history of the cottage too. Katie was very responsive and helpful. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Napier
Was a lovely cottage and perfectly matched our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for that weekend away
This is a wonderful wee cottage for an escape for the weekend. It's centrally located, has everything that you need, and has been lovingly looked after. I think we'll probably stay here again next time we're in the Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndell K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderul place
Great
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip & Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Wonderful ole world with a lovely modern twist. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
Very comfortable, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a visit to Napier
Wonderful spacious accommodation, great facilities and excellent location. Second time visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Great location and nice peaceful cottage with a great fit out and plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021