8/10 Good
Barb H.
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barb H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Rangiora Country Cottage Escape | Two-Bedroom Rural Retreat
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
CHRISTCHURCH, Canterbury
- Place, Northbrook Wetlands3 min drive
- Place, Rangiora Golf Club4 min drive
- Place, Rangiora Public Library5 min drive
- Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Rangiora Country Cottage Escape | Two-Bedroom Rural Retreat
A tranquil two-bedroom hideaway with indoor–outdoor living. Enjoy sunsets from the deck, birdsong mornings and relaxed cocktail evenings in total seclusion. The main house sits discreetly behind the cottage with your privacy maintained. Swimming pool available when not in use by owners. Just 5 minutes to Rangiora township, 8 to Kaiapoi river town, and 10 minutes to Pegasus, Woodend and Waikuku beaches.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets by approval only; dogs crated, cleaned daily
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash your dishes
The recycling bin is ONLY for plastics and cardboard
All Lids are rubbish
Return key to lock box
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tuahiwi
Tuahiwi is home to this cottage. Rangiora Golf Club and Darjon Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Styx Mill Conservation Reserve and Northbrook Wetlands. Aqualand New Zealand and Spencer Park are also worth visiting.
CHRISTCHURCH, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Northbrook Wetlands - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
- Rangiora Golf Club - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
- Matawai Park - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
- Lilybrook Centre - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
- Rangiora Public Library - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Artisan Rangiora Bakery - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Monty's Takeaway & Café - 3 min drive
- Coffee Worx - 5 min drive
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Mal& Row Higginson
Languages:
English
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