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Eileen and Rob N
Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Jandal cottage, Russell

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 26 Mar 2022
I See the cottage is also listed as Jandal cottage through Bachcare. The cottage was lovely and we stayed for three nights. We Found the cottage had everything we needed. We took the booking because it included a pet friendly allowance. We took our small well-behaved dog and as we arrived the person who was obviously in charge of the cottages said our cottage did not allow dogs. He agreed it was okay for us to stay as our dog was part of the booking but he said it would be the last dog as there had been a bad experience with a previous animal. I am happy to say we left the place as we found it except for some cleaning in the kitchen. The cleaning cost was not cheap and there would have been very little to do once we left.
Unfortunately, the welcome package appeared to be left out and we had trouble with no Wi-Fi and TV instructions. We needed the Wi-Fi for a medical device my husband wears. The package had been put on the shelf above the fridge and not on a table where we would see it. Then the time getting through to Bachcare. It was a repetition of the same efforts we made prior to taking up the about booking in getting hold of them.
Many phone calls messages and an email were unanswered. Finally got through to an obviously overworked operator who helped with our enquiry. Automated email messages came through very well. However getting through to them on the phone is a nightmare and for that reason we would never deal with them again.
Date of stay: March 2022
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Reviewed 14 September 2020 via mobile

We were pleasantly surprised to find such spacious and well appointed cottages for the price, admittedly on a Grab One deal. Only minor criticism relating to design is that with such a large footprint the downstairs bathroom could have been larger. Spa and pool are great. Really comfortable 3 nights.

Date of stay: September 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 19 February 2020 via mobile

This used to be our favourite place to stay in Russell up until our most recent visit. It’s gone under new management since last time we stayed and they’ve made some changes for the worst. The prices have gone way up, yet nothing has been improved In the cottages. The carpets are worn, furnishings are dated and they have replaced the nice small toiletries for a box unit on the wall filled with cheap dispensable soaps. On a busy weekend in Russell , where every other accommodation was fully booked there were no other guests at the Russell cottages apart from us, and now I know why.

Date of stay: February 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Anna McGahan, Marketing at Russell Cottages, responded to this reviewResponded 26 February 2020

Hello Madeline

Thank you for your feedback which has been noted.

Please note that the cottages are not under new management.

Soap dispensers (more expensive) have been installed as an environmental consideration to reduce waste.

We are continually upgrading and, new curtains and blinds, a WiFi upgrade, new crockery & cutlery, upgrade of Sky network now providing a multitude of TV channels, new pool furniture, new speed bumps for safety, parking lines added, have been just some of the recent improvements which our many returning guests are noticing and enjoying.

We hope to see you back one day.

Regards
Russell Cottages

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Reviewed 8 February 2020

Second time we have visited and highly recommend Russell Cottages for a family break.
We stayed in a three bedroom cottage which was clean, spacious and comfortable.
The kids love the pool and it's a quick walk to the beach.
Russell is lovely, as is Paihia close by.

Date of stay: December 2019
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Reviewed 8 January 2020 via mobile

Nice place location is good close to all shops place is clean the only think sleeping upstairs really hot at night and curtains don’t block out light but really good for family plenty of room people are great

Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 11 December 2019

5 Adults had plenty of room , the bedrooms well presented, clean spacious bathrooms, a laundry and large kitchen /dining. Pool and BBQ area and a 5 minute walk to town. also a ferry to another large town across the Bay. A wonderful place to stay

Date of stay: November 2019
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