Title: Birchgrove Cottages Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Birchgrove Cottages Luxury cottage in Ngararatunua with free parking ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624692/80e1680d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624692/05d5a4f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624692/762afbf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624692/ad060414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Executive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624692/2211768b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at Birchgrove Cottages and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property and barbecues - Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition Room features All guest rooms at Birchgrove Cottages feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers - Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and kitchens ## Similar properties ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625364/dd8de368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Continental Motel Regent - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 318 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=9625364&PinnedHotelID=9625364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Birchgrove Cottage Whangarei Birchgrove Cottages House Whangarei Birchgrove Whangarei Birchgrove Cottages Whangarei Birchgrove Cottages Cottage Birchgrove Cottages Ngararatunua Birchgrove Cottages Cottage Ngararatunua ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birchgrove Cottages pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Birchgrove Cottages? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Birchgrove Cottages? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Birchgrove Cottages? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Birchgrove Cottages located? > Situated in Ngararatunua, this luxury cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Whangarei Falls, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park. Quarry Arts Centre and Pou are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birchgrove Cottages Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 103 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 26 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication The cottage was extremely clean and tidy, and very well appointed. Little things, like extra tea towels and toilet paper in the drawers, really made it feel like a home away from home. There was a small amount of road noise during the day, but the landscaping made any traffic invisible. It was so nice to sit in the sun, surrounded by garden. An oasis in our busy week! ##### Laura Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 Jun 2021 Liked: Amenities, communication Disliked: Cleanliness Lovely place except found a pile of dead flies and cockroaches under one of the pillows of the single bed. Obviously had not been properly cleaned... ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita, Auckland 27 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely gardens. Cottages were private. Felt like home from home. ##### Anita Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth, Auckland 1 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Janette was very helpful. Lovely gardens all around. Very peaceful ##### Gareth Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Immaculate, quiet, private, spacious. Beautiful outlook and gardens. Everything you need supplied. Excellent. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquie 27 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful cottage in a lovely garden setting. A home away from home, and our hosts had thought of everything. ##### Jacquie Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly 25 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Tout simplement magnifique ! ##### Kelly Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A lovely spot on the outskirts of town, with lots of lawn and gardens surrounding a private cottage. Inside was modern and well setup for a family. Simply a wonderful experience all round ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anaru 13 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Immaculate Amazing. Friendly greeting. Immaculate condition. The HRV was great. Full Sky selection was the best considering the All Blacks were on. Close to town but private and lots of nature. Saw a tree full of Kupupa. Would definitely love to stay again. ##### Anaru Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Houss in excellent condition, it has everything you need, and feels like home ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The cottage was very clean and well stocked. Had a great heat pump to keep warm with. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Modern as new elite accom in great setting. Great position justbout of town and home has everything you need. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities There are only 4 cottages on this site. Very modern decor, fairly new, great kitchen, 1 bedroom with a queen and twin bed, another bedroom with a queen bed, spacious living room area. The unit has a washer and a rack for drying clothes. The outside area has a barbeque and wooden tables and chairs. Great value for the money, was there are the end of June, off season for tourism. It is surrounding by rolling grass hills, lots of room for children to play. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The cottage was beautifully furnished. It provided all the little things one needs in a home. The gardens are beautiful and the site is away from town noise. The owners were so friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was like a home away from home. Everything was spotless and so comfortable, Will stay again when in Whangarei next ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful, quiet and private setting. Comfortable beds, plenty of space in the unit. Clean, tidy, modern unit. We will definitely stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The spacious nature of the cottage, separated from others with gardens to enjoy. Outside seating and bbq. Great beds and seating in the lounge area. Full kitchen with lots of extras. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie 13 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing cottage! wish we could have stayed longer A real home away from home - so comforting and lovely. Has everything you need including a washer/dryer. Beds were super comfortable as well. The owners are lovely and ensure you are settled in and happy to provide tips about the local area. Approx a 7 min drive in to Whangerai where you can find restaurants and supermarkets. A real gem to stay in! ##### Sophie Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 24 Feb 2019 #### Too short of a stay for us! Such a wonderful serene, restful and 'de-stressing' accommodation. Everything you could ask for and more at Birchgrove (except we missed seeing the grove of Birch trees!). Tranquil park-like grounds/setting for these individually self-contained cottages. Very modern, fresh and well appointed cottages. Great bed and quiet setting to get the most of the night rest. Thanks for the stay. ##### David H. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very quiet and private property with friendly and helpful owner. Lovely and comfortable bed. Would recommend or stay again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nash 18 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A must stay These cottages are truely top of the range accommodation options. Quality fittings with space, amazing setting and exceptional service. Could not recommend enough!! ##### Nash Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle 28 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly recommend! I have nothing negative to say about Birchgrove cottages! The cottage was so well set up and Janette had even dressed it up for Christmas which was a very sweet touch. So well appointed, didn’t need anything. Even lent us some umbrellas on a rainy few days. So peaceful and quiet. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area. ##### Michelle Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Varachat 15 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellence Excellence ##### Varachat Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Dec 2018 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is an absolute gem of a place! Beautiful surroundings and view. The cottage we stayed in was brand new and had every possible amenity. Phil, our host was very welcoming and helpful with recommendations for eateries and shops. I’d definitely stay here again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siggi, Bayern 23 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Sehr saubere und gut ausgestattetes Cottage. Herrlich im Parkähnlichen Garten gelegen. Sehr nette Vermieter. ##### Siggi Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Piran](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piran-Hotels-Hotel-Piran.h2527309.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Slovakia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Slovakia-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d162-tBeachHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Avalanche - Alpine Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sauze-DOulx-Hotels-Hermitage.h3296925.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Cotonou Central Mosque](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cotonou-Central-Mosque-Hotels.0-l6098906-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Management Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangor-Hotels-The-Management-Centre.h2822374.Hotel-Information) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with smoking rooms in Glasgow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Hotels-With-Smoking-Rooms.0-0-d1334-tHotelswithsmokingrooms.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Islamabad-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Islamabad.h16276407.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Brittany](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brittany-Villas.d6049400-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mallorca Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mallorca-Island-Hotels.d602317.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Canopy-By-Hilton-Dubai-Al-Seef.h21766364.Hotel-Information) > > [Enterkine House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Hotels-Enterkine-House-Hotel.h10176973.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Punta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skiathos-Hotels-Hotel-Punta.h18129155.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Cardiff Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Novotel-Cardiff-Centre.h571649.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal On The Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Royal-On-The-Park.h582734.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Kaya Belek - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belek-Hotels-Hotel-Kaya-Belek-All-Inclusive.h8184058.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Southampton (SOU) to Crumlin (BFS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sou/bfs/southampton-to-belfast) > > [Flights from London (LCY) to Pluguffan (UIP)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lcy/uip/london-to-quimper) > > [Flights from Southampton (SOU) to Sant Josep de sa Talaia (IBZ)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sou/ibz/southampton-to-ibiza) > > [Flights from LON-All Airports to Valerio Catullo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lon/vrn/london-to-verona) ### Cars > [Car hire in Irvine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Irvine.d5595.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages > [Maldives](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/109/Maldives) > > [Palace of Holyroodhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palace-Of-Holyroodhouse-Abbeyhill.d500995.Attraction) > > [Argentine Patagonia Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Argentine-Patagonia.d180095.Holidays-City-Breaks)