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City Cottages

3.0 of 5
5 - 7 Tonks Grove | Cuba Quarter, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Lyttelton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We loved staying here - the cottage is beautifully presented and spacious for such a central location. Great for a family (we were two couples and two toddlers and there was still plenty of room inside and out for the little ones to play). Jeff is lovely to deal with and we really enjoyed the whole experience. Thank you!

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Situated right on Cuba St, the cottage is a nice comfortable place to stay, and very much central. This is a great positive. We did notice strange base like noise from the surrounds, but this did not extend into the evening. But I can totally understand how annoying the noise would be on a weekend. Nice clean property, however the... More

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CityCottages, Owner at City Cottages, responded to this review
16 April 2013

We are glad you had a great stay! We provide full servicing weekly for guests making longer visits or can arrange daily service on request. However, most guests prefer privacy and the ability to come and go without being affected by cleaning. More

Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Jeff and Dean and Calvin the Cat!! They were all great. Jeff met us upon arrival, helped us park in the garage, and showed us around the house and to our room. We had a lovely room with an enclosed patio off the room. Jeff offered the washer and dryer which we took advantage of. He also suggested Hazel for... More

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CityCottages, Owner at City Cottages, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you for the lovely review. Readers should not that this relates to our BnB which is located at a different address and offers different services. Please the BnB section - City Bed and Breakfast - for details and other reviews. More

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We arrived at 5 Tonks Grove to find a picture perfect cottage in a tucked away location,just off buzzing Cuba Street.The cottage has been restored to a very high standard with a modern shower room and well equipped kitchenette.We loved the original sash windows and general decor,the bed was comfortable too ! We explored the city on foot,not needing to... More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

My husband and I stayed at 5 Tonks Grove for 3 nights the end of January. The location is superb (just off Cuba Street) within walking distance of most city centre locations. The cottage was as we expected it to be: spotlessly clean and extremely well appointed and comfortable. A quick email and the burnt out lightbulb and lack of... More

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Hong Kong, China
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

3 of us stayed for 1 night a couple of weeks ago and I would highly recommend City Cottages for anyone looking for a place to stay in Wellington. The cottage was spotlessly clean and decorated to a high standard, the location just off Cuba Street was very convenient, and the owners were really helpful when one of our flights... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

We only stayed one night in December but it would have been an absolutely great place for a longer stay. The cottage was in perfect condition and very well equipped. And the location is perfect as well, it's just off the Cuba Street, where there are lots of good restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. Also good location to arrive by... More

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Manila, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We stayed for 2 nights in December and will make this our first choice when we return to Wellington. The excellent location at the top of Cuba Street, complimentary car parking at the front door and free wifi are absolute winners in our book. There were delightful extra touches of Christmas mince pies, a chic Christmas tree ornament on the... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

I highly recommend City Cottages. The location is ideal just off Cuba Syreet with its shopping and cafe opportunities. Our family of four booked the two cottages and our teenage sons enjoyed their own space. Booking was easy and the cottages were spotless and well appointed. The Christmas mince tarts were a nice touch! Great place to stay.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Perfect location, in the heart of the city but still in a quite corner. A bit noisy on Saturday nights but that is to be expected when staying in the city centre and didn't disturb our sleep in the fantastic bed. Very comfortable mattress. There's a washing machine, dishwasher, fridge and hotplate. Can highly recommend the food at the pub... More

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CityCottages, Owner at City Cottages, responded to this review
10 December 2012

Thank you for your great review. The pub around the corner is called Southern Cross and it has a great restaurant and garden bar. It is kid friendly too. Even better is Havana bar which is opposite, down Wigan Street. This is a small, quirky bar suitable for adults. More

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Address: 5 - 7 Tonks Grove | Cuba Quarter, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > North Island > Wellington
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 46 Speciality lodging in Wellington
Price range (per night): S$203 - 227
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Two heritage cottages built in 1880 and fully renovated 2010. Each cottage sleeps up two 4 guests (total 8) and comes with a carpark and wireless internet. Located in vibrant Cuba Quarter, within a few minutes walk of most Wellington attractions. Combine with nearby City Townhouse and City Bed and Breakfast to sleep a total of 18 people! ... more   less 
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