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Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation

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Living area
Exterior
Room
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Christchurch Gondola
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sumner Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Shower only

En-suite Bathroom

Shower only

Main bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation

Magical award-winning accommodation

Phenomenal architecture, intelligent design, and a bespoke finish coalesce perfectly to create this magical award-winning accommodation that provides an expansive haven.

Large glass windows embrace the open plan kitchen, living, and dining area and draw the natural light and sweeping valley views into the home.

Stunning in-ground salt water heated pool with a covered louvre area provides an exceptional outdoor area. The large built-in outdoor dining area leads you further down the garden.

The property features a sunken lounge that is sheltered by a timber-cast concrete wall and draws texture from the surrounding greenery, creating a space to relax and hunker down in front of the gas fire all year round.

The master suite is a retreat with bespoke joinery in the elegant walk-in-wardrobe, rimu timber batten cladding on the ceiling and end wall creating a connection with nature, and a stunning ensuite.

The designer kitchen itself is a chef’s paradise with two ovens, a coffee machine and expansive bench space. It has a separate butlers pantry with two fridges and a second dishwasher.

The master suite is a retreat with bespoke joinery in the elegant walk-in-wardrobe, rimu timber batten cladding on the ceiling and end wall creating a connection with nature, and a stunning ensuite.

A private spa is located directly outside the master suite.
Three bedrooms boast built-in storage, glorious garden views, and share a family bathroom.

Property Features:
In-ground salt water heated pool (heated November-March)
Outdoor dining and covered entertainment area
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms with showers, vanity and toilets
Open plan kitchen, dining and living spaces
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sunken lounge with gas fire
Heatpump – provides heating plus cooling
Private Spa pool
Washing machine and Dryer in garage
Security gate access to the property

Sleeping and Bathrooms
Quality hotel bed linen and comfortable bedding to ensure a great night’s sleep in 2 x Super King, 2 x King beds and 2 x Single beds.
2 bathrooms have a shower, toilet, vanity, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries.

Family bathroom has shower, plus bath and separate toilet.

Parking
Double garage plus 3 off-street car parks

Pets
Unfortunately this property is not pet-friendly.

Location
Tucked away in Heathcote Valley, its only a 3 minute drive to the Ferrymead shopping area with cafes, shopping and bars. 3 minutes to the Gondola experience with views to Banks Peninsular and over the Christchurch city. Sumner beach is an 8 minute drive and in the other direction Lyttelton is just 5 minutes away.
With Christchurch city center only a 20 minute drive away the property has all the privacy and seclusion for the perfect getaway while still being close to the city.

The popular Heathcote Riding School is just across the road with a small cafe.

Please Note: This property is not recommended for 0-3 year olds because of the drop down to the sunken lounge.

There are security cameras with audio operating externally around this property, this is for your safety and ours.

Bed Configuration:
Master Suite
- 1 x Super King Bed
- Ensuite adjacent to Master Bedroom - Double Shower plus toilet
Bedroom 2
- 1 x King Bed
Bedroom 3
- 1 x King Bed
Bedroom 4
- 2 x Single Beds (made up as Super King on request)

Amenities:
Air Conditioning
Bath Tub
BBQ
Car Spaces
Carbon-Monoxide Detector
CCTV
Cook Top
Deck/Patio
Dining Area
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
Exterior Lighting
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
Fridge
Full Kitchen
Garage
Garden
Hair Dryer x 2
Heated Pool
Heating
Ironing Board
Kettle
Laundry Facilities
Linen Provided
Lounge Room
Microwave
Outdoor Furniture
Pantry Items
Parking
Ping Pong Table
Smoke Detector x 2
Spa
Stove
Toaster
TV
Washing Machine
Wireless Internet

Property manager

Christchurch Holiday Homes
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

About the area

Christchurch

Heathcote Valley, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sumner Beach and Styx Mill Conservation Reserve, while Isaac Theatre Royal and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts are cultural highlights. 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 mountain biking nearby.
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Christchurch, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Ferrymead Heritage Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Gondola - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sumner Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spur on Redcliffs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Workshop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tannery Boutique Shopping, Dining & Arts Emporium - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture Lyttelton - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation located?

Located in Heathcote Valley, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ferrymead Heritage Park and Christchurch Gondola. Mount Cavendish and Caddyshack City are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family by the pool

The place was just perfect swimming pool excellent all-round a great stay highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lives It!

Enjoyed every minute! Had everything we needed! Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful home that was a welcome landing pad after a long travel day.

This home is beautiful and very accessible to the town of Christchurch and surrounding attractions. My children loved the pool and the kitchen was very user friendly and spacious. The only complaint was that there were not many hangers in each room and limited towels. The showers leaked on the floor and we needed to use the towels to dry the floors and ensure they would be safe given that they were concrete and slippery when wet. I would definitely recommend this home for a family (which we were) or a few couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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