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Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sydenham, Canterbury
  • Hagley Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The old bakery

The Old Baker's Cottage
Located near trendy 'The Colombo' shopping mall in Sydenham, this cute cottage, built around 1918, makes for an excellent centrally located place to stay in Christchurch. With a double and a single bedroom it is a great place for a couple or three people
The property is fully fenced; sunny and warm with an enclosed backyard. If any fruits and vegetables are ready for harvesting, feel free to pick some and use them in your cooking.
The cottage has recently had a make-over. New carpet was laid in both bedrooms and living area with new thermo-coated curtains covering the windows. All walls were painted and a new shower cubicle and toilet were installed in the bathroom. All add to a fresh and clean environment where it is a pleasure to stay. The cottage is fully furnished, cosy, rustic, and TV-free. Wi-Fi has been connected though. The heat-pump warms the whole house. All linen is provided.
The inner city of Christchurch, the Botanical Garden, Museums and Art Galleries (3km away) can be reached easily. Busses depart only 50 m away from the front door, on Colombo Street, the main road which runs through the city centre. A supermarket, a number of fast food outlets and public parks (one with playground) can be found within easy walking distance of the cottage.
Christchurch calls itself the 'Garden City' and looks pretty at any time of the year. A walk along the close by Heathcote River is a delight at any time of the year.
Christchurch is renowned across the country for its stunning mountain bike trails. The cottage is located near the more extreme tracks on the Port Hills and in Victoria Park. These areas also boost many walking tracks. The Christchurch Adventure Park is only a few km away. There's outdoor adventure to suit every level.

Property manager

Ellen
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

About the area

Christchurch

Sydenham, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this cottage. Bridge of Remembrance and Canterbury Earthquake Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include High Street and Margaret Mahy Playground. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addington Raceway or Wolfbrook Arena. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Sydenham, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪5th Street - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Armadillo's Beckenham - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bikanervala - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The old bakery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The old bakery?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The old bakery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The old bakery located?

Located in Sydenham, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Crossing, The Terrace and Canterbury Earthquake Memorial. Bridge of Remembrance and Riverside Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Stay
Very quaint and rustic. Convenient location. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Mrs
Very tired old cottage. Kitchen needs attention (eg broken worktop tiles).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaz W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Property is in a great location, however it feels a little run down. No modern touches i.e. microwave, TV, working freezer or hair dryer. Quite a few spider webs, and lacked some thoughtful touches, like milk, or enough toiket paper for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient in Christchurch
Not too far from the city. Plenty of food nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rawson family
Absolutely fantastic. The property is amazing. Everything is there. Immaculate and very cozy. Great feeling when walking inside. Very stress free and great location. I 100% would love to stay there again. The host is amazing too. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you so very much. Am planning another trip in a few months and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chillin in NZ
The property itself, Is awesome. The main bedroom caters for everyone. The second bedroom is small but will cater for most people but not 6-foot giants. The whole place is very cozy and comfortable. I just wanted to chill out. I was glad I took my laptop and was able to use the WI-FI. There is no TV In the cottage. This is ok for a couple of days. The cottage could do with a Microwave. The nearby takeaways are very generous. So could do with the microwave. All takeaways and grocery shops all within walking distance. If you are renting a vehicle just be aware of the drive way next to the property. This is a great place to stay Would do it again.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sydenham
Basic but comfortable had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bakery Grows on you
When we first arrived the old bakery appeared a bit defensive with its tall fences and not a lot of street appeal, but once we went inside it had a cosy homliness about it and was clean and kind to us. Beds were comfortable, lots of power points for device charging, strong jet shower and everything you needed was available. I went to the anytime fitness gym that was just across the road and the supermarket just a couple of minutes walk. While very close to the main street, the actual street was a dead end and nice and quiet. It was very easy to get a car park on the street in front of the house. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the easy contact with the owner. Such good value I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Narre Warren, Melbourne Metro

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good comfortable stay at a handy location for amenities
Clean and tidy. Quiet and cosy with very good communication from our host to help us with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient, cosy stay in Christchurch
Very close to bus stop for city travel, quiet location, also large supermarket. Kitchen could have been better equipped Hot water & shower pressure was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be staying again
Overall property was just what we where looking for, great little kitchen and having a yard was a bonus
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay with good bus connections on the edge of a residential neighboorhood
My wife and I enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and cozy with more than enough space and easy bus connections into downtown (even walkable if one desired, as I did one night instead of waiting for the bus). It was on the edge between the commercial establishments along the main street and the houses a block off. You go one way to the businesses and the other way to past the homes to a park. A KFC was at the end of the street and a supermarket a block away. More coffee and food places are a couple of blocks away. The place was warm enough. The bedroom got a bit cold but the electric mattress pad heated the bed so that we didn't notice. It was a bit hard to use the stove as the numbers were worn off but it worked nonetheless. The back garden was nice to look out upon. The whole place had an eclectic, cozy charm. We would have happily stayed there weeks more than the one week that we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a nice stay in this delightful period property. It was extremely clean. Please be aware though there is no hair dryer which I discovered only after washing my hair …. The bed in the main bedroom is quite firm so 2 nights was enough for me however that is personal preference. Despite using all the spare blankets we were only just warm enough as there was a heavy frost both mornings. There was a lot of traffic noise from boy racer cars on the Saturday night which kept us awake for a while. However it is a delightful property and we did enjoy our time in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
No soap or hand washer No parking Not flash Old school Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quaint, cozy, historical property. Great location and easy to find. Walkable for restaurants, gym, library, groceries and easy drive to central city, Port Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Susie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christchurch Old Bakers Cottage
Lovely little cottage. Easy walk to Christchurch CBD - great position. Very close to supermarket and lots of take away food outlets if you need. Good heating. No washing machine, TV or microwave just so people realise . Close to 'The Colombo' - great little trendy shopping centre.

8/10 Good

jandl s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The old bakery..
Comfortable. cosy. little property. cloe to the centre of Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sadly lacking
We had high hopes for this historic facility and enjoy antiques and unique properties. This location and facility have many things going for it: great water pressure in the shower, fun shabby sheek property, and a nice sitting area. But various things are lacking which made it one of our least enjoyable stays of our month in NZ. These little changes could make a big difference: needs less scratchy towels, more than just two sets of dishes, fresh soap in the bathroom vs half used old bar soap, tidied back garden, microwave, and the special extras little coffee in the coffee jar and more than a spoonful of sugar in the sugar jar. We specifically seek out Premier Host locations and though the host may be a lovely person, the aspects of being a premier host facility were lacking. I am sure this place will improve, as the host has put in new carpet and fresh paint. A few more practical changes will make this place great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Very clean and comfortable and close to supermarket and coffee shops and takeaways. Walking distance from town. Sometimes a little noise from commercial unit next door but not unacceptable
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer in Sydenham
The property was just as expected and perfect for us on our 18 day holiday in Christchurch. The weather was terrible, but the cottage was warm and comfortable. There was plenty of room for our things and we were able to entertain friends and family. Even though the surrounding area isn't inspiring, we were amazed how quiet it was, and the closeness of public transport was good. The downside could be parking, but we never had to park more than 50mtrs away. Ellen was really helpful and brought us clean linen and towels half way through. Lovely quirky cottage.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
What a lovely place to stay in! So comfortable and clean, and very close to many parts of Christchurch. Very reasonably priced and such a helpful host. Bless you Ellen.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Lovely cottage very warm, good price, everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Stay
Quaint and comfortable place for family of three. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christchurch
We had a lovely stay. Ellen was very accomodating and communicated very well with us. The cottage was perfect for our needs and the location was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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