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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Room
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Sydenham, Canterbury
  • Popular LocationCathedral Square4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHagley Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Public Hospital5 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)23 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
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This cottage is located in Sydenham, a neighborhood in Christchurch. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. High Street and Margaret Mahy Playground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling, and rock climbing.
Map
Sydenham, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 4 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive
  • Christchurch Casino - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Two Thumb Brewing - 12 min walk
  • Moon Under Water - 8 min walk
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Armadillo's Beckenham - 7 min walk
  • Grizzly Baked Goods - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The old bakery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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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

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

About the host

Hosted by Ellen

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English, Dutch

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