Title: Cute and private self Contained Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=75199548&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cute and private self Contained Cottage Cottage in Hastings with kitchenette and balcony ## Photo gallery for Cute and private self Contained Cottage ![Property grounds - Cute and private self Contained Cottage (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75200000/75199600/75199548/w1439h789x0y0-78a00fac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cute and private self Contained Cottage (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75200000/75199600/75199548/w1199h683x9y0-7b5f38ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Cute and private self Contained Cottage (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75200000/75199600/75199548/e94578a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap - Cute and private self Contained Cottage (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75200000/75199600/75199548/161ffdd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Cute and private self Contained Cottage (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75200000/75199600/75199548/df898f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a semi-rural property near Hastings, Garden Cottage offers an idyllic retreat. Relax in your private garden with barbecue facilities and patio or unwind indoors with WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The cottage features a kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, comfortable Queen Bed plus washing machine & drier on-site. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2183 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £95 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cute and private self Contained Cottage Set on a spacious park-like semi-rural property located close to Hastings, Garden Cottage offers a private garden, barbecue facilities and a Patio. The accommodation is 4 km from Havelock North, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The cottage features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a basic kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, En-suite bathroom with a shower and an ultra comfortable Queen Bed. A washing machine & drier are available on-site. Napier is 20 km from the holiday home, while Hastings is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 26 km from Garden Cottage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - 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. - Accessible parking space - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 183 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37992100/37992084/dbf91127.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Whare Rural Retreat and Caravan Longlands - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 area Located in Longlands, a neighbourhood in Hastings, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. Hawke's Bay Opera House and Birdwoods Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Westerman's Building and Frimley Park. Splash Planet and Amazing Maze 'n Maize are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. [Visit our Hastings travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings.dx9539) [View more Cottages in Hastings](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Cottages.d9539-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.661198,176.83235&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jm%60qFeqhv%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40S%40S%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40UBSBQBUBQBQBUBQDUBQDQDQDUDQDQFSDOFSDQFOFQHQFOFQHOFOHOFQHOHMJOHOHMHOJOHKJMJMJMJKJKJOJKJKLIJKLKLKJILGLKLILGJINILGLELINELGLGNCLGNELENANELCNENANCLANCNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDN%40NDLDNFLBLFNFLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLHJJLFLHLJJJLJJHJJJJLNHJLJHLJLJLHJJNJNHLHNHNHLHNHPFNHLFPHPFNFPFPFNDPFRFNDRFPDPDTBPDPDPBTDPBTBPBPBTBP%40R%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FRAT%3FPATATAPARCRARATCPCTCPCPCTEPCTEPEPCPETEPGPEPGPGREPGLGPGRGLIPGPINGNIPINILINILINKLKNIJKNKJINMJIJMNKJKJKFMLKJMHMHMHKJMFMHMHMFOHMDMHMDOFMDMDODMDOFO%40MDOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOEOAMGOEMEOEMEMGOEMIMEMIOGKIMIMGMKMIKIMIMKKMMGKKKKKOKKKKKOKKKOIKKOIMIOIMKOIMIOGQIOGQIOGQGMISGQGMEQGSEQGQEQEQEUEQEQCQEUCQCUCQCQCUCQCUASASASCQ%3FUAUAQ%3FUAS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GxjxhGuTPUajKESG4efZw0XkjGI=) Hastings, Hawke's Bay ### What's nearby - ![Te Mata Peak featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967216/1a0d47d9-01bf-4b80-abc2-ccf65c724817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Mata Peak 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![Te Mata Peak featuring mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967216/05bbf377-4d45-498f-ac38-0777a18974c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Mata Peak 13 min drive \- 6.4 miles - ![This is Marine Parade in Napier. Napier is regarded as one of the most complete examples of an Art Deco city in the world, having been rebuilt after a large 1931 earthquake. The T&G Building shown here has been converted into high end apartments and entertainment spaces and is one of the landmarks of Art Deco Napier ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/dccbf15c-0bc1-4458-98c7-9d73e2c96e41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marine Parade 21 min drive \- 17.9 miles - Splash Planet 6 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Black Barn Vineyards 11 min drive \- 5.5 miles ### Getting around - Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Brave Brewing 4 min drive - The Farmhouse - Craft & Social 3 min drive - 495 3 min drive - St Pierre's Sushi 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cute and private self Contained Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cute and private self Contained Cottage? ### How much is parking at Cute and private self Contained Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Cute and private self Contained Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Cute and private self Contained Cottage? ### Where is Cute and private self Contained Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cute and private self Contained Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca A. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very happy Lovely cottage and location. Comfy bed and great shower. Will definitely come back. ##### Rebecca A. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vikki B. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy getaway A cosy attractive haven. Had to change my booking and Murray the host was very accommodating. Private, (though close to the main home) with cute outdoor area. Really enjoyed my stay. ##### Vikki B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy S. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight stay in the Cozy Garden Cottage We experienced friendly & timely communication with the hosts. The cottage was accurately described and well suited for an overnight stay affording a very comfortable bed and all the basic necessities to make ones stay complete. The semi rural location was very peaceful. Thank you Murray & Sian for sharing you little gem with us. ##### Cathy S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliette W. 27 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect A cute little one bedroom property placed in a small country farm yet very close to Havelock North. All mod cons provided. Great quiet place to rest if you are into exploring everything in the Hastings Napier Havelock North Area. Murray was very helpful. ##### Juliette W. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian V. 30 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage Lovely clean cute cottage, nice and quiet, and close to town, Definitely will be staying again Lovely host, ##### Marian V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine O. 28 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and comfortable! A delightful country cottage with tasteful and distinctive furnishings. Creative decorating and very clean. ##### Katherine O. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Murrray was nice and gave very simple instructions. I was only here for a night, but he made self check in and check out super easy. the cottage itself was lovely and more spacious than I thought. So close to town and convenient if you are looking to visit Napier. ##### Michelle M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce W. 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage was perfect for our requirements, basically a comfortable place to sleep, facilities to prepare basic breakfast, clean and comfortable, It's proximity to Havelock North and Hastings suited our requirements. We would definitely stay again and it was well priced.No pool but had to rate this when submitting hence the one star. ##### Bruce W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H., Vancouver, Canada 19 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy country cottage My husband and I had a great 4 night stay. Our hosts were excellent with communication. Very peaceful location with the sounds of birds chirping in the morning. Easy access to all the wineries that Hawke's Bay has to offer. We would happily book this very sweet, comfy cozy cottage. ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilie 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Cecilie Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ---