Title: A Historic Wellington Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=110268337&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Historic Wellington Escape Holiday home with kitchen, near Te Papa ## Photo gallery for A Historic Wellington Escape ![Outdoor dining - A Historic Wellington Escape (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110268400/110268337/26ef5171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - A Historic Wellington Escape (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110268400/110268337/d9078e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - A Historic Wellington Escape (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110268400/110268337/a7cd9122.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo - A Historic Wellington Escape (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110268400/110268337/a99aa658.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - A Historic Wellington Escape (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110268400/110268337/f53ccce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Te Papa, A Historic Wellington Escape provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available £250 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Historic Wellington Escape Experience a hidden gem in the heart of Wellington! Stay in this beautifully renovated 1800s heritage home, blending historic charm with modern comfort. Perfectly located for sightseeing or a relaxing escape, it’s ideal for families, couples, or small groups looking to explore Wellington with ease. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Front entrance ramp - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116670000/116668200/116668181/c8c476ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sanctuary | Character Home, Fireplace, Parking Hataitai - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=116668181&PinnedHotelID=116668181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119500000/119499500/119499490/6ebbb3cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Beachfront apartment. 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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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.29624,174.77411&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lx_%7BFeqvi%60%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40Q%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40QBU%40S%40UBQBUBQBUBSBSDSDQDUBQDQDSFSDQFQDSFQFQFQFQFQFOHQHOFQHOHQHMHOHMHOJOHOJMHOJKJOJKJMJKLKJMJILMJKLKLIJKLGLILGLILILGNILGLGLCNILENELENELANGNELANCNANCLANCNCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNFL%40NDLDNDNDLHLBLFNFLHLFLHLHLFLHLFLJJHLJLJJLJHLLJJJJJLJJJNJJJNHLJNHNHNHLJNHLHPFNHPFNHPFNFPFPHPDPFPFRDPFPDRDRDPDPBTDPDRBRBRBTBPBTBP%40TBR%40T%40P%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FPATATARATAPATCTARCPCTCPCTCTCPERERCREPEREPERGRENGRGPEPIPGPGRGLIPGNIPGNIPINKLININILKNINKLKJKNKJKNKHKLMJKJKJMJMJKHMJMFMHMHMFMHMFMHOHMDMBMHODODMDODMBODMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOEMCOEMEOEMEOIMCMEMIOIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKKMKKKKKMMKIKOKKKOKKIMKOIOKMIOIOIMIOIQIOGQIOIQGMGSGQGQGQGQESGOESGSEQESCQESESESCQCUCUCQCUCQASAUCUAQAUASAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1takR9OmAOS10dyrSRI_mfwaLl0=) Wellington, Wellington #### What's nearby - Wellington Central Business District \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Victoria University of Wellington \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Cuba Street Mall \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Courtenay Place \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Te Papa \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 5 min drive - Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Waitoa Victoria Street - ‬6 min walk - ‪Little Penang - ‬5 min walk - ‪Midnight Espresso - ‬5 min walk - ‪Flight Coffee Hangar - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Rogue & Vagabond - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Historic Wellington Escape pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at A Historic Wellington Escape? ### How much is parking at A Historic Wellington Escape? ### Where is A Historic Wellington Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Historic Wellington Escape 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha S. 4 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic. Clean, quiet, comfortable, beautifully decorated, centrally located. Wish we could’ve stayed longer ##### Samantha S. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay C. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely haven Lovely property, close to city, well resourced, cosy in winter and beautiful in summer. Loved it. ##### Kay C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken W. 12 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Good location and very clean apartment. ##### Ken W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather O. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice place. Clean and bright. Good walking location to the city without staying in the high rise areas. The carpark is a short walk away from the house which is the only small inconvenience but compared to other Wellington options it is a good situation. ##### Heather O. 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