Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Waimakariri District

Oxford Holiday Cottage (10 acres, Mountain Views!)

Proud to be in the top 1%! Well appointed, self catering cottage in the Canterbury foothills. Set on our 10 acre lifestyle block with mountain views, cattle & very friendly chickens! Now with fast wifi! No cleaning fee and no need to strip the beds. Lovely & warm & sunny - perfect for a peaceful getaway away in the country. Oxford's Dark Sky rating (only 6 in NZ) means we have amazing star gazing! Relax and unwind, feed the chickens, explore the forest, enjoy our little piece of paradise!

The Hall: an ex-church hall in the countryside.

“The Hall” is an ex-presbyterian church hall now separated from the deconsecrated church next door by a tall hedge. Here you’ll be surrounded by a peaceful rural outlook. Sheffield is a small country town, 55kms west of Christchurch & 40 mins to ChCh airport. Several bigger towns are only 10 -12 minutes away and you’ll be close to many popular attractions : Waimakariri Gorge, Castle hill, Arthur’s Pass , conservation areas, ski fields, lakes, waterfall walks & mountain bike tracks.

Welcome to the Ponderosa B&B

Our farm-style B&B is the perfect place to relax in tranquility. Only 20 minutes from Christchurch City and two minutes to the local town, this guesthouse is the perfect rural experience without being far from where you need to go. The Ponderosa B&B is self-contained and independent from the main home, with private access and parking. We welcome dogs and can even arrange grazing for horses. It is fully furnished for your comfort, down to board games, tennis court and fresh chicken eggs.

Jane Austen's perfect English garden

Previously a Trip Advisor favourite for garden tours, now you can wake up to the beauty of this magnificent property. Walk among the maple and blossom trees, read beside the pond, stroll through the herbaceous borders and smell the roses or laze by the swimming pool. We are thirty mins from ChCh airport, five mins drive from great cafes in Rangiora, twenty mins from wineries and an hour from Hanmer Springs. Enjoy fresh air, peace, quiet and beauty in this five acre slice of heaven.

The Cottage at Whites Farm

Private sunny (Fraemer) cottage, horses and dogs welcome, 2 bedrooms (both have queen size beds), on a small farm, parking, internet. Mandaville shops (5 mins drive) - Indian, Thai, fish n chips, bar and restaurant; Rangiora & wineries nearby, Airport 15 mins, Christchurch City 15 mins away. We have calves and cows, and 2 dogs, Olive and Dante; children and dogs need to be supervised and have fun, horses welcome @$50.00 a night ** please let us know if you are bringing a dog,

Landhuis Homestead

Landhuis Homestead is nestled up a kilometre long private drive and set on 20 acres of beautiful farm and homestead. Enjoy your own private garden and lawn that leads down to the private pond. The property is bordered by a serene running stream to explore. It has country charm with all the modern conveniences you could ask for. Cosy up on a cold night with the brand new log burner lit or enjoy lazy summer nights on the sheltered deck enjoying a home cooked BBQ and a cheeky wine.

Coopers cottage

Welcome to our fresh, modern, comfortable and quiet sun filled cottage with a spacious layout you’ll have plenty of room to stretch out and relax. Step outside onto a private patio or garden courtyard where you can enjoy the fresh air and peaceful atmosphere on our quiet rural lifestyle block. Located 35mins northwest of Christchurch, 20mins drive to Rangiora and 15mins to Oxford township.

Lime Hut with wood burning sauna - Waipara Narrows

A short walk down a steep bush track, nestled among limestone formations and regenerating native vegetation, will lead you to our cosy off-grid eco-cabin. This path also takes you by your own private sauna and outdoor shower. This is your chance to unplug from devices, talk, relax and recharge.

Beach house retreat

Get away from it all and relax. Fully furnished 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house near the beach. Perfect for couples or families. 3 minute walk to the sandy expanse of Waikuku beach. The picturesque Ashley river estuary is only a 5 minute stroll away. Enjoy the quiet Waikuku beach settlement.