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Cosy country cottage retreat - close to the airport and the mountains

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Darfield, Canterbury
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Rakaia Gorge
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy country cottage retreat - close to the airport and the mountains

Cosy cottage in an extremely quiet location, with only the sound of birds to hear. Unrestricted views to the Southern Alps, surrounded by lovely gardens, with the potential visit of an alpaca or llama. Antique furniture to make you feel completely at home. We also have an outside bathtub to soak up the peace and quiet, and ease your weary bones. The cottage is only 35 kilometres from Christchurch International Airport and 35 minutes to the ski slopes. Christchurch city is also only 30 minutes drive by car, and the small town of Darfield is 7 minutes away by car. There are a multitude of country roads and walking tracks in the area for hiking and biking. The views from the rooms and the deck are fabulous at any time of year - you can overlook the garden into the alps in the near distance - they have different moods at different times and in different seasons.
  • The cottage offers a washing machine, a patio and a shower
  • 28.4 miles (45.6 km) from Hagley Park and 16.2 miles (26 km) from Rakaia Gorge
Cosy country cottage retreat - close to the airport and the mountains offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Darfield cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Corinne Riederer

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 9710614

Cosy country cottage retreat - close to the airport and the mountains Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Stay
A short stay, but absolutely perfect. Wish we could've stayed longer. Beautiful gardens. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hosts & Accommodation
Sourrounded by beautiful mature gardens that boast colors all seasons, lovely owners, would recommend to anyone for there next stay in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy
Excellent accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply the Best
Corinne and Stefan were exceptional hosts. We are so grateful to them for sharing their tranquil cottage, local knowledge and good company with us. Their farm is a wonderful mix of fruit trees, veggies, abundant flowers, friendly animals and the most spectacular views of the Southern Alps. Thank you for a truly special travel experience.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base
Great base for visiting family on the Plains! The home had everything we needed. Stefan and Corinne were lovely hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country cottage
Warm, clean, charming cottage with lovely garden. Comfortable bed and living room furniture. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
What a beautiful cottage! We loved having breakfast on the terrace and enjoying the nice view of the flowers and the sheep and to the mountains. The super nice hosts are your neighbors. It is a very private place. The cottage was super clean and has a lot of atmosphere, just wonderful. It was spotless, the beds so comfortable, the kitchen so well equipped.We would definitely stay again if our paths lead us to this part of the world again. Thank you so much, Corinne & Stefan! We hope to be back and wish you all the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025