My wife and I stayed at Cobden Villas for two nights on Jan 18th / 19th 2009 and found the place to be one of the best accommodations that we stayed at during our 23 day trip to NZ. On the day of our arrival we had driven from Wellington which is a tasty five hour drive so to find... More

We booked after being advised that this luxury Art Deco furnished home had undergone some renovatations. Well...while the owners are nice, they have had it more than 6 months and now it is very ordinary to say the least! The charm is all gone and it is very plain. And they have failed to make any changes to their website... More

In the fancy guide books this is shown as a luxury art deco homestay. When we did the booking we were told that "some things" had changed. We did not realise that EVERYTHING had changed. Now it is a very normal and VERY overpriced homestay. New owners has redecorated the rooms, but left the high prices. It is ok, but... More

If you would like to experience 100% Art Deco then a stay at Cobden Villa will satisfy anyone. There are 4 beautifully appointed rooms in a wonderful house setting. The owners are justifiably proud of they home and invite you to become one of the family. The location is on top of a hill, which takes some walking from the... More