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The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden

Family-friendly cottage in Dunedin

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Terrace/patio
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Albion Cottage is a warm and relaxing haven, newly renovated in 2024 with a beautiful garden. This homely retreat is surrounded by flowering plants, birds, and butterflies. You're just a short walk from central city cafes, restaurants, shops and Countdown Supermarket.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden

Warm, relaxing and homely are some of the descriptions used by people who stayed at Albion Cottage. Inside, it is newly renovated in 2024 and outside it is surrounded by an array of flowering plants and a variety of birds and butterflies. You can enjoy a beautiful garden and be just a short walk (20 minutes, 3.8 km) from all central city cafes, restaurants and shops.

Five minutes walk from our cottage is a Countdown (Woolworths) Supermarket, Bakery, Alto cafe, Tasse Cafe, Chinese Takeaways, Motor Garage, Medical Practice, Cable Car Terminus , Mornington Tavern and many other local shops.

Dunedin is known for its culinary experiences. Award-winning restaurants serve fresh local seafood and delicacies, quirky bars are found in intriguing alleyways, cafes filled with coffee purists and connoisseurs and an entertainment precinct that thrives on the vibrancy, brought about by being a University City.

As well as the Botanic Gardens and the spectacular coastal landscape, other attractions include the historic Dunedin Railway Station, and reputedly the world’s steepest street, Baldwin Street, which runs an annual downhill race.

The world famous Taieri Gorge historic rail journey shouldn't be missed. Also visit the Chinese gardens, Otago Harbour - a popular place for kayaking, rowing, windsurfing, fishing and yachting, the Botanic Garden's 28 hectares of trees and park-land (with Aviaries including NZ native parrots) is located close to central city, and is a popular lunch time venue with locals and visitors.

The city centre hosts a modern public art gallery housing one of New Zealand’s best international art collections, Theatres, Museums and Libraries which rank among the country’s finest.

This is a great place to visit while traveling, holidaying, or for a relaxing get-away. Our cottage is also ideal for business trips or job relocations.

Bedroom 1 with Queen size bed. Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds. Bedroom 3 with King Size bed (converts to 2 single beds - please request if required) is located in an adjacent sleep-out - If you are a booking of under 4 people and would still like to book the Sleepout, there will be a $25 linen/cleaning fee to be paid separately. Please let us know and we will give you the access code. Otherwise 4+ guests stay will be given the code automatically. Bathroom with shower, WC and basin. Fold away single bed also available .

Please note that car parking is available on the street and there is easy walking access to the cottage.

Any queries, please contact our property manager, Aimee, on:
zero three four seven seven four four three zero

Extras: Cleaning (Required per stay); Linen (included);

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Albion Cottage in Beautiful Colourful Garden Cottage
The Albion Cottage in Beautiful Colourful Garden Dunedin
The Albion Cottage in Beautiful Colourful Garden Cottage Dunedin

About the area

Map
Dunedin City, Dunedin

What's nearby

  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Otago - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St. Clair Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitchells Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden located?

This family-friendly Dunedin cottage is located in Mornington, within 2 mi (3 km) of Grand Casino, Dunedin Chinese Garden and Seriously Twisted. New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and Dunedin Railways are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bart V.

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

Lovely authentic cottage

Lovely authentic cottage. With nice garden veranda for evening drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacoba T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Beautiful historical cottage with modern facilities

Beautiful cottage. Nicely decorated interior. Lovely garden. Well equiped kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Perfect Place!

Beautiful cottage, cozy and very well appointed with so many charming features! The property manager was so responsive and very friendly! The neighborhood, like most places in Dunedin, is very hilly, so be ready for some cardio if you plan to walk!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maartje K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely old house in nice neighbourhood.

We especially enjoyed the lovely garden since the weather was great. And the views from Mornington park (with a ‘Coffee Grid’ or Patties icecream!). Short walk into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B., Honolulu, HI

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

Lovely garden retreat

We loved the house, and we loved the surrounding garden with its trees, flowers, birds, and bees. The house is in a quiet neighborhood but conveniently close to shops, restaurants, and hiking trails. We stayed 10 nights and were never at a loss for things to do in Dunedin.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Great for families. Plenty of space for all and handy to the city

Very good value for the property. Wifi not so great especially with 4 people in the house.

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Problem with entry - we were given the wrong key code !! otherwise a good stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy G.

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

Charming and character

Great feeling being in the tastefully decorated cottage surrounded with beautiful garden. Could be a bit more access friendly, bit hard for my elderly mother and her walker frame. Comfortable beds, heating was good, nice to have the Cabana for another option.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and Convenient

Cute setting, close to grocery and pharmacy. Quiet neighborhood. Only issue was the quality and comfort of the sitting area couch and chairs. These pieces of furniture should be upgraded for a better guest experience. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali and Shazz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely quaint cottage. Very peaceful , clean and tidy.Excellent communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Garden paradise

The location was great for access to a couple restaurants and grocery store. The flowers in the yard were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Quaint Bungalow

Spacious bungalow. Interior design and decor very tasteful. Very comfortable. 5 min walk to supermarket (10mins if you are a slow uphill walker). Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren K.

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

Relaxing

Me and my teenaged son enjoyed the place, very warm and cozy and very central for Dunedin. Coffee in the morning on the verandah and listening to the bird life was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Beautiful cottage and garden

Loved the cottage, the garden and the cabana - was a gorgeous wee house in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Center Harbor NH

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

Loved Our Time at Albion

The cottage and garden were great. Steep walk to market and nearby eateries, but that seemed true for all of Dunedin. We walked to ( downhill) and from (the opposite) downtown several times. Living room small and furniture a bit worn, but it's all about being out and about doing things, so not a problem. Bedrooms very comfy, shower water pressure excellent and kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Great place

Great little house lovley gardens. Could do with another step at back door as quite big step up or down.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Lovely spotless

If u love the old cottage feel this place is for you Spotless gorgeous gardens great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steven R.

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

character cottage

It was a lovely little place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICKY D.

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

Great stay

The house was a lovely cottage in a quiet area of town with access to local shops and close to the town centre. We had a wonderful stay in Dunedin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely garden

A characterful, old-school cottage with a lovely garden, acted as a good base for our explorations in Dunedin. The location up in Mornington is a wee way from the CBD, but not too bad, and close to supermarket plus other shops. The interior is quite dark, so probably best for summer months. Some of the facilities, including the kitchen and bathroom, are quite dated now and could do with a spruce-up. The instructions around accessing the property and the cabana are a bit minimal, and could do with being a bit clearer.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Albion Cottage

Cabana great for privacy from cottage, also has outside toilet for cabana not advertised. Cottage 120years olds. You need to turn heating on on grey days. Due to age, not much insulation. A terrific authentic atmosphere of an old Dunedin Cottage with modern conveniences. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

Aimee's Graduation

Short trip for daughters graduation with family, 5 of us, nice location, quiet, cottage was all we needed and was very nice to stay in, clear instructions to get into property, wi-fi was great, no direct comms with property manager, no problems so not required, had a really nice weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John E.

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

Traditional cottage

Well kept , olde worldy cottage, just what we wanted - not many mod cons. .. beautiful garden and great location for us ... some milk in fridge for weary travellers would be nice touch .. cheers .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Ein kleines süßes Häuschen für einen Kurzauftenthalt

Wir waren 4 Nächte, würden wir nicht mehr buchen. Die Räume sind doch sehr klein und könnten insgesamt eine Renovierung (besonders die Decken) gebrauchen. Die Kleiderschränke waren vollgestopft mit Decken, Tischdecken und Kissen, soviel Gäste kann die Unterkunft gar nicht unterbringen. In der Küche ist ein Schrank voll mit alten, wahrscheinlich ausrangierten Küchengeräten. Waschmaschine und Trockener stehen vollgestaubt in einem Schuppen. Die Lage ist gut, in einer ruhigen Straße, Sackgasse, aber nachts durch die Straßenbeleuchtung sehr hell, keine blickdichten Vorhänge. Also, von unserer Seite nicht unbedingt empfehlenwert.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H., Narre Warren Victoria Australia

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

Touring round New Zealand

Plenty of space, comfortable property for the three of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023