• Entire home
  • 1561 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site

The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home, a property with a garden, is situated in Mosgiel, 19 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, 21 km from Otago Museum, as well as 21 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Taieri Gorge Railway. The spacious holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the holiday home. The Octagon is 19 km from the holiday home, while Dunedin Railway Station is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 17 km from The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
High score for Mosgiel
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  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The setting was great, views and the house were lovely. It has a very personal feel as if the professor is still there. There is every facility you could want.
  • Pejman
    Australia Australia
    The house was UNBELIEVABLE… we LOVED every bit of it … lots of character… lots of history… amazing entertainment room… it was magic
  • Tuti
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home with stunning views. It has lots of space for the family to spread out. The separate lounge spaces provided areas for the adults to chat away while the kids played. We especially loved the...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Bachcare

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Company information

Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Property information

With the Southern Pacific Ocean laid out before you, there’s no better spot to admire the views, relax, listen to music or read a good book. Welcome to the Professor’s Beach House at Brighton! This colonial style two storied holiday home is an ideal space for families as well as creative writers and music buffs. There’s room for extended family groups, sleeping up to 10. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms with dormer windows and captivating views. Downstairs is a main bathroom and a 'mini' bathroom, kitchen, living and sitting rooms and a library. A gorgeous macrocarpa hedge frames the lawn, with outdoor furniture, a covered verandah and space for everyone. Choose a title from one of the best private collections of New Zealand literature you’ll find anywhere, a parting gift from the previous owner, a Professor of English at the University of Otago. Or pop on a CD or record from the large jazz selection and let music surround you. Stoke the fire, and when the weather’s fine, relax on the expansive lawns, to the backdrop of birdsong and the ocean. This beautiful family home features modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TV with Freeview & Netflix, two heat pumps, BBQ, laundry facilities and a well-equipped kitchen including a coffee machine. There are up to five separate study spaces for writers and other creatives. And you’ll be able to enjoy breakfast including local fresh-baked sourdough bread and freshly brewed coffee, while overlooking the sea. Off-street parking is available for up to three vehicles. Bedding upstairs includes a queen, two doubles, a single, a camp bed and a cot. Downstairs in the privacy of the library is a comfortable pull-out sofabed, ideal for those who may want to skip the stairs, and handy to the mini-bathroom. There are toys, board games, table tennis, and a selection of DVDs. Just 25 minutes south of Dunedin, Brighton forms part of an idyllic stretch of coastline to be explored and enjoyed with picnics, fish...

Neighbourhood information

Dunedin is renowned as the student city of New Zealand, where one-sixth of the city's population is made up of the students attending New Zealand's oldest and largest university, the University of Otago. There are a number of cultural attractions in Dunedin, such as the art galleries, museums and libraries, as well as a number of Victorian and Edwardian Buildings scattered throughout the central city. Visitors to Dunedin may also be interested in touring the Speight's Brewery or following the Dunedin Art and Craft Trail. Other attractions include the Dunedin Botanic Gardens, which are the oldest botanic gardens in the country, the Otago Settler's Museum, which opened in 1898, mountain biking on Signal Hill and the many local beaches in the area.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Tumble dryer
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Garden
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.