Akaroa Cottages - Heritage Collection

This was to be one of the highlights of our trip to NZ but turned out to be a nightmare. We travelled with another couple, thought we had 2 separate studios but had one key via our room, had to share kitchen equipment.... gas fireplace & heater didn't work in our friends room so we had to leave open the joining door for heating for them (we noted in the guests book that this heater had not been working for months prior) Our friends tried unsuccessfully to get help from Backcare who we found out were the letting agents (booked via Bookings.com) 3pm Fri and finally a local agent arrived Sat morning with heater..... Unfortunately our last night our gas heater ran out of gas! The rooms were not very clean - there was food & dead insects on the floors & mould on the bedheads. The beautiful views but will be "un-see-able" soon if the gardens are continued to be unpruned.

Little charming cottage, with outstanding views and tasteful decorations, away from the noise in very private setting. Highly recommended for a weekend getaway. In good weather, it is truly beautiful spot, and has everything you need handy

Absolutely great spot! Great walks nearby. Close enough to walk to Akaroa township and very quiet. Birdsong woke us & there were no neighbours. Clean with recent renovations. Wood burner, electric convection heater and heat pump! Easy booking and checking in system

Nice tranquil quiet place with oddles of bellbirds. The cottage was clean and well-equipped. The shower was great. We had issues with the main bed which was giving up. If that was replaced, we'd consider coming back in the near future.