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Delightful home away from home...comfortable, warm and beautiful gardens.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rolleston, Canterbury
  • Foster Dog Park
    16 min walk
  • Lincoln University
    9 min drive
  • Larcomb Vineyard
    10 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    28 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.

Delightful home away from home...comfortable, warm and beautiful gardens.

Set in the growing town of Rolleston and is only 20 minutes to the centre of Christchurch once on the new Motorway. Rolleston has 2 Supermarkets, a variety of shops and plenty of eateries .The 'Shepherd's Cottage' is a charming fully furnished 20 year old cottage that is suitable for older people, couples and families whose children are aged 11 upwards only.(It is not suitable for children who are younger than this).
It is new but old as it was built in part using rimu salvaged from the builder's grandfather's cottage. It has been redecorated giving a nod to the late 1890's, the time when the grandfather's original cottage was built.
It was previously the family holiday home in Queenstown but was transported to Rolleston in 2020 and sited in its own section and is now set up again as a holiday home. It is fully fenced and has a colourful cottage garden. This renovated and refurbished cottage is a relaxing place to stay for a night or two while touring the South Island , or stay a bit longer and enjoy a vacation locally. It is a great base from which to visit Canterbury's attractions. The railcar to the West Coast town of Greymouth can be caught from the Rolleston Railway station for a scenic day out. Are you older? You will enjoy the added features such as the new lounge furniture that has been tailor made to a comfortable height. The bathroom has easy access and a new higher toilet and the shallow steps to the cottage provide easy access with a handrail for safety.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Foster Dog Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Foster Dog Park and 9 minutes from Lincoln University
Delightful home away from home...comfortable, warm and beautiful gardens. offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Rolleston cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Judith McLeay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

  • This property does not allow children.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Delightful home away from home...comfortable, warm and beautiful gardens. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul T., Blenheim22

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiy
Stayed before so repeat customers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
a Very pleasant experience!
This property will be my go-to every time I'm traveling for business staying over in Rolleston. It's immaculate and personal - a fully contained house in a comfortable cottage size and beautifully decorated - clean and cozy. The location is the finest Rolleston offers in a cul-de-sac - no traffic noise disturbing your peace. The hosts, Judy & Bruce are kind and easy to deal with. I trust you will enjoy your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little Cottage
Cozy, warm and comfortable. Great location in Rolleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed stay
Property was as described. A very homely feel and a lovely two night stay would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Very cute
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Great stay, nice and warm on a cold frosty day! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sport weekend
The cottage provided a quiet warm haven for us to relax & recuperate between events
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely country cottage
Ideal facilities, location, comfortable & roomy for us to have day visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shepherds cottage
Beautifully presented.high standard of cleanliness. Great communication from hosts.arrived dark n cold night, house well lit and heat pump going. Very attentive caring hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This bungalow/cottage was spacious, clean, easy to find and felt pretty luxurious to us. Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 day stay
Nice and quiet and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A charming, relaxing retreat
For someone looking for a beautiful, charming little cottage, with modern ammenities and all the benefits of town living for a bit of rest and recovery from the stresses of life - I don't think you could find somewhere better!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this charming little cottage , perfect for a small family or a couple Just passing through for one night, would have no hesitation in staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B., Hudson, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
A charming cottage retreat
This cottage in Rolleston is a perfect place to stay and explore the Christchurch area without being right in the city. The cottage is charming, the gardens lovely, the amenities excellent. There is nothing lacking here, and the hosts are very helpful. We would like to stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous wee cottage
Beautiful quaint cottage, photos dont do it justice. Everything we needed, beautifully presented. Nostalgic and so relaxing. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Class
Fantastic, really nicely presented and welcoming little crib. A breath of fresh air with a great garden and lovely verandah for enjoying the late afternoon sun. I would definitely stay again next time I am in town. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and peaceful stay.
The cottage is so convenient, restful and excellent value. It was our second time staying. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy, nice and clean. Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
We found this cottage was a great place to stay. It has a great with all you need within the cottage. The quiet street is very relaxing as you enjoy a drink on the porch. We would definitely recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023