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Offering garden views, Portobello Settler's Cottage is an accommodation situated in Portobello, 23 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 24 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Set 23 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The apartment has facilities for disabled guests. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Otago Museum is 24 km from the apartment, while The Octagon is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 47 km from Portobello Settler's Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    The cottage is quaint and has such an interesting history. It was great grabbing a few herbs from the garden to add to dinner. Very warm and cosy.
  • Krystall
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We picked this property for the location, it’s walking distance to our family. The children very much enjoyed the attic bedroom. It was an adventure for them to stay there. There has been obvious care taking to preserving the original cottage with...
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I had a late arrival, the door was unlocked and the heat pump was on. Tomatoes and eggs were in the fridge 😋
  • Sarah-jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The garden was lovely, marvelous first impression. Charming, beautiful and very old cottage. The photo album gave some interesting history, I would love to know more about the people who lived there. Beautiful timber walls and floors, nice...
  • Eileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great little cottage, very small kitchen area but adequately equipped. The bedrooms were very comfortable but note it is ladder access to the upstairs. The host was very nice and offered us eggs from her chickens and veggies from the garden. The...
  • Colleen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely well restored cottage with good beds. Access to garden produce which was terrific
  • Cuming
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The history of the place. Friendly hosts. Lots of birds, delightful garden. Easy to find. Handy to the albatross colony and other scenic spots. Not too far from Dunedin. Cool in the heat of the day. Of all of the places on the summer holiday, this...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The character of the cottage, and the owners' sympathetic refurbishment. Very quiet and comfortable and in a great location.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    This was a remarkable place in a hertitage cottage. Everything I needed was there and the quality and presentation was excellent. The rustic stting just made it even better.
  • Maree
    Australia Australia
    Great location, very friendly hosts, accommodation with a difference, very memorable

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Portobello Settler's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Airport shuttle
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    NZD 0 per child, per night

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about Portobello Settler's Cottage

    • Portobello Settler's Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Portobello Settler's Cottage is 1.7 miles from the centre of Portobello. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Portobello Settler's Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Walking tours
      • Beach

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Portobello Settler's Cottage on this page.

    • Yes, Portobello Settler's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Portobello Settler's Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Portobello Settler's Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Portobello Settler's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.