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Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation
Holiday home in Christchurch with patio and fireplace
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 8 4305.6 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Christchurch, Canterbury
- Place, Christchurch Gondola18 min walk
- Place, Lyttelton Harbour6 min drive
- Place, Sumner Beach6 min drive
- Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)24 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, 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
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, 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
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Amenities
Hot tub
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Christchurch
Heathcote Valley, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of New Brighton Beach and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lyttelton Harbour.
Caddyshack City and Margaret Mahy Playground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
Christchurch, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Ferrymead Heritage Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Christchurch Gondola - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Lyttelton Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
- Sumner Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- New Brighton Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burgerfuel - 3 min drive
- Valley Inn Tavern - 9 min walk
- Habesha Eritrean And Ethiopian Cuisine Aka Pulse Café - 5 min drive
- The Spur On Redcliffs - 6 min drive
- metro cafe ferrymead - 3 min drive
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