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The old bakery

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sydenham, Canterbury
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪15 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.

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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. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and New Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lyttelton Harbour. High Street and Margaret Mahy Playground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling.
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Sydenham, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cathedral Square - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪5th Street - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪POT STICKER Dumpling Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Armadillo's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moon Under Water - ‬8 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, Bridge of Remembrance and Riverside Market. Cashel Street Shopping Area and High Street 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. 66 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the purpose of our trip. House is as photos. Clean, quiet and had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Perfectly Cozy

We visited Christchurch to spend time with family living nearby so the location was perfect for us with the added bonus of a supermarket and park nearby. The small but perfectly formed cottage had all we needed. We loved it and will absolutely make this place our go to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah C.

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

Perfect Location for our conference

Beautiful home, really comfortable and warm with heat pump. We always had a carpark outside of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little old cottage - a remnant of pre-earthquake Christchurch. A microwave would have been a useful amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacki H.

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

Peaceful, comfortable and cute

Wonderful stay. Very sweet place, and good location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

8/10 Good

Rob H.

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

Pleasant stay in a handy location

Good, comfortable property handy to shops and eateries
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang N.

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

A place to come back to

We really enjoyed our stay, so much that we're aiming to be back next time we visit christchurch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie B.

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

Nice stay

Loved the retro cottage. Nice and quite and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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

matt m.

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

very cool place

cool and cozy too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Old Bakery

Absolutely loved this delightful cottage. Our second stay and as enjoyable as the first time. Very peaceful and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

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

Angela L.

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

Wonderful stay

Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill and Stuart H.

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

The old Bakery cottage

A delightfully comfortable and homely cottage with everything we needed. An easy place to stay with good parking. Our grandchildren came by and we loved playing "Fish". Centrally located with nearby supermarket and eateries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etsuko M.

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

A lovely cottage

It was lovely staying at this cottage. Very relaxing, walking distance to the shops, cafes, and attractions. Handy car park at the front. Wish we could stay longer and enjoy more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Spacious place near the city

Great location near city centre. Lovely backyard with seasonal garden and spacious house.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

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

The Bakery

Great central location. Private with easy parking. Clean and comfortable! Great place to start our NZ adventure 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

A perfect break in the old Bakery

Was perfect for us.As we are keen walkers we could walk into the centre of the city explore the city and back again. Adorable quiet and very comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Would choose to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellen

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English, Dutch