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

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Cottage entrance
Exterior
Sea views from main bedroom
Dining andamp; kitchen
Lounge with 32 in Smart TV
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 280 sq m

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Explore 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

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Napier

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Hospital Hill, a neighbourhood 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 hiking nearby.
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Napier City, Hawkes Bay

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.?

Checkout 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

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Napier
Was a lovely cottage and perfectly matched our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a couple to explore Napier and surrounds.
Lovely small historic property in great hillside location separating Napier town centre from the Ahuriri waterside. Quiet position, beautifully maintained cottage with all necessary facilities included.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bev W.

Absolutely loved it. Beautifully restored historic cottage.
Very comfortable and roomy with everything you could want. A real joy to stay at Colenso Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekender
Very cute homely with all mod cons
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderul place
Great
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip & Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Very comfortable, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Doreen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cottage
We just loved it. Everything would could have expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Great little cottage close to town.
Great little cottage close to town. Easy hill climb for moderate fitness. Comfortable and private.
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10/10 Excellent

I would recommend Colenso cottage to anybody wishing a relaxing holiday.
I would recommend Colenso cottage to anybody wishing a relaxing holiday. The cottage was very nice, clean, in a quite location and near enough to Napier to make it an easy walk into town. Katie the owner made some nice touches, which made our stay more relaxing, with tea, fresh milk and chocolates available upon arrival, which were appreciated as we arrived quite late in the evening.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in great location
Great place for a getaway. Spacious and well set up. Good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicky F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away for two.
Very comfortable and easy to stay in. Everything we needed was supplied in a very clean environment. The property is ideal for couples wanting a get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Napier accommadation
Every thing about this accommadation was great One minor issue the couch needs replacing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gavin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant little gem
Totally enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It is very nicely appointed and perfect location to everything. It is extremely spacious and has all you need. Will certainly book in again! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colenso historic cottage
Lovely cottage. Beautifully presented on hill. Can walk to town down steps - we did. Good exercise after dinner. Cottage has everything that you need and more. V grateful for washing machine. Would totally recommend and return in ever in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent venue
spacious , tastefully furnished, very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property
Hi There, Had a lovely stay, however, I think I've left my perfume at the property, Juicy Couture, if you find it would really love it back. Many thanks Maria

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real gem
A real treat to stay in such a historic cottage and so comfortable. Very relaxing to have so much space, plenty of heating, comfortable bed and lots of stylish touches. Can’t fault Colenso Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S., Hamilton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, comfortable, and a privilege.
It was an amazing privilege to stay at a cottage that revealed to us so much history of William Colenso and his involvement and contribution to colonization. The location suited us perfectly with an easy downhill walk to the CBD and Restaurants. It is a steep walk back which we loved but would not recommended for the faint hearted. The cottage is modern inside and has everything required for a self contained stay. We will be back. Charlie and Dianna.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trevor L., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort and a connection with history
Generous and cosy spaces provide a very comfortable stay. Wonderfully adapted to current needs, the link with the past is beautifully explained on the walls. Fine glimpses of the views from the hill and (with a little effort) a short walk from all the city sights.

About the host

Hosted by Katie777

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What makes this property unique

5 minute walk to restaurants, cafes, supermarket, bus depot

Languages:

English
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