Entire apartment

Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation

Photo gallery for Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation

TV, fireplace, ping pong
Pool
TV, fireplace, ping pong
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

christchurch-holiday-homes-BRIDLE-PATH-RETREAT

About the area

Map
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
  • ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ten27 - ‬3 min drive

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 apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ferrymead Heritage Park and Christchurch Gondola. Avon Heathcote Estuary and Mount Cavendish are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Bridle Path Retreat - Magical award-winning accommodation Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lives It!
Enjoyed every minute! Had everything we needed! Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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