Charming, cosy 90 year-old 3 bedroom cottage. Set on spacious grounds with stunning mountain views. Within 30 minutes drive of many great adventure activities, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horse trekking, jetboating and more. An ideal spot for a family getaway or a few days in the country with your friends. Skiers have 6 awesome ski fields to choose from including Porters Heights, Mt Hutt and the club fields

The space
Great spot for couples, friends or families. Enjoy country living and stunning mountain views, just 50 minutes from Christchurch airport. Sunny, comfortable, fully-renovated cottage with wood burner to keep you cosy in winter. Magnificent views of the Southern Alps from the lounge and grounds.

Well-equipped kitchen with a fridge/freezer, full stove, dishwasher, microwave, and kettle. Tea, coffee, milo and sugar are provided. Spacious living area that is a great place to relax with a book or glass of wine. Sunny deck and BBQ for outdoor dining. Deep clawfoot bath to relax in after a hard day on the slopes! Cosy library with couch for some time out.

Three bedrooms (two in the cottage) plus a sofa bed in the lounge. The third private, detached bedroom with a queen bed has just been renovated. Sleeps up to 7.

Bookcase with reading to suit all ages. Bring a spare book to add to our library!
Extensive lawns so plenty of room for the kids to play outdoors.

Guest access
Plenty of off-street parking. Double open shed available for parking. Self check-in so you can arrive anytime. Key in lock box.

The whole cottage is available for you to enjoy. Travel by car will enable you to make the most of local activities.

Other things to note
A 30 minute drive gives you access to some great adventures. There are a wide range of walks in the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park, Kura Tawhiti – Castle Hill Conservation Area and Craigieburn Forest Park. If you're keen to venture further afield then Arthurs Pass National Park is just one hour away.

For mountain bikers, the Craigieburn Trails are just 30 mins away, or enjoy the new flow track here at the Tawera Reserve in Springfield. Skiers have 6 awesome ski fields to choose from. There is also some great fishing in the high country lakes and rivers.

Nearer Springfield, try horse trekking at Rubicon Horse treks, or join a quad bike tour with Adventure Trail Rides and have the thrill of a jet boat ride up through the spectacular Waimakariri Gorge.

If you’d like to eat out, the Springfield Pub, close by, provides great meals. Check out the famous Sheffield Pie Shop 10 minutes drive away or visit Darfield (20 minutes) where there are a range of eating options, including the Darfield Bakery.

Although the cottage is set in a rural area, we do have close neighbours and ask you to be respectful with noise levels.

The cottage is a perfect spot if you're just after some relaxation and time out.