The Birches Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only B&B in East Taieri

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Hill View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Free daily full breakfast
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Courtyard view
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
101 Gladstone Road South, Dunedin, Mosgiel, 9024
  • Popular LocationThe Octagon14 min drive
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Otago15 min drive
  • Popular LocationForsyth Barr Stadium17 min drive

Room options

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Hill View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mosgiel

East Taieri stay.Your stay at this East Taieri B&B places you within 9 miles (15 km) of Tunnel Beach and St. Clair Golf Club. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are St. Clair Beach and Brighton Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 14 min drive
  • The Octagon - 14 min drive
  • University of Otago - 15 min drive
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 17 min drive
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 23 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blackstone Cafe & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Coupland's Bakeries - 10 min drive
  • Village Green Cafe & Bar - 8 min drive
  • Aurora Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Turkish Kitchen - 4 min drive

About this property

The Birches Bed & Breakfast

4-star adults-only B&B in East Taieri
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are free. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Birches Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4-star Mosgiel bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
The Birches Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with iPads and iPod docking stations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • iPad
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Birches Bed & Breakfast East Taieri
Birches East Taieri
The Birches & Mosgiel
The Birches Bed Breakfast
The Birches Bed & Breakfast Mosgiel
The Birches Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Birches Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Mosgiel

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Birches Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

The Birches Bed & Breakfast is 9.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Birches Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

The Birches Bed & Breakfast offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is The Birches Bed & Breakfast to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 8 mi (20-min drive) from Tunnel Beach and 8.9 mi (16-min drive) from St. Clair Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Birches Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

The Birches Bed & Breakfast offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Birches Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Grand Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Birches Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Birches Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Birches Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

The Birches Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does The Birches Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Birches Bed & Breakfast to downtown Mosgiel?

The Birches Bed & Breakfast is 1.1 mi away from Mosgiel.

The Birches Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts were very accommodating and very kind. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not have picked a better place to stay! 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old homestead recently renovated. Friendly, knowledgeable, obliging and humorous hosts. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts! Thank you. Would highly recommend and look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Karl and Avril were the most hospitable hosts we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very well appointed room. Delicious breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lening

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Birches is a B&B gem
Wonderful spot in Dunedin. The spacious, sunny suites are a great luxury. Super hosts to help you plan your visit. We watched the World’s Fastest Indian one night which was locationally appropriate. Such a fun visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Tauranga NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts
Very clean comfortable and hospitable excellent breakfast highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018