Cosy country cottage at Leithfield Beach, child friendly

Leithfield, Canterbury
$99 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Escape from the city to this delightful cosy cottage in Leithfield Beach. Very private cottage/country garden with country views.
35 minutes drive from the Palms/Northlands, Christchurch.

5 minutes walk to the beach. 15 minutes drive to the new Ravenswood shops and restaurants at Woodend.
10 minutes drive to Amberley and a little bit further on to Waipara and the wineries.

In the evening relax in the garden and fire up the barbecue or head on down to the old Leithfield Pub or the Better Half Kitchen and Bar for dinner.

Sleeps up to five guests. Layout is one bedroom with queen bed, sunroom with two single beds (bottom one a pull out), and a sofa bed in the lounge.

Child friendly as section is fully fenced. A port-a-cot and high chair are available on request.

Linen provided.

Please leave the house as you find it in a clean and tidy condition.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Jason P.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Mate best Holliday ever was great getta away would love to do it again

  • Michael E.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    We had a great stay. The host was lovely and very accommodating, and the place was clean, comfortable, and well suited for our needs. Exactly what we were looking for.

  • Chenelle M.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Amazing, peaceful and cozy place to stay where we could unwind and relax and everything we needed was there.

  • Tracey W.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Lovely place to stay, excellent facilities, enjoyed our stay.

  • Fran R.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Lovely wee house, everything we needed and more. Handy to the beach and so peaceful and relaxing.

  • Aaron F.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Clean and tidy. Walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Perfect for us.

  • Lloyd P.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Whilst we never spent much time here or in the beach area this accomodation was perfect for our occasion plus Anne was great talk with before our arrival.

  • Trudi M.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    It was perfect, would highly recommend.

  • Jenny M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Gorgeous house. Very warm and cosy.

  • Toni P.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    The cottage was very cosy. When the fire was on it was lovely and warm. Well stocked with items and it was very clean. The garden was lovely. Very nice in the winter, would be fantastic in the summer

  • Lesley S.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    We stayed for 4 night, 2 adults and 3 teenagers. Plenty or room. Fireplace was fantastic. House was warm. Kitchen had everything. Did day trips to wine region and Hanmer Springs.

  • Ross M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Thank you, once again Anne, for an awesome couple of nights in a lovely wee crib

  • Justin B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Easy to find and access with fantastic friendly communication. House was clean and tidy, warm and comfortable, and well setup with everything needed for a relaxing break away. Easy access to beach. Friendly locals. Close drive to Amberley for supermarket, cafe, etc. Thanks for making our long weekend getaway so relaxing and stressfree!

  • Louise C.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Fantastic slow-life vibe, can hear the ocean feom the house, great forest walks

  • G H.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this lovely cosy seaside cottage. Very peaceful and restful place with everything you’d need.

  • Renee B.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    This place is so warm, really comfy beds and a perfect location if you're checking out the local wineries. Cute little botique shop close by and a forest work was very interesting. It was really nice waking up to Bell Birds singing and the waves of the beach crashing in the distance. Although I was there for a girls weekend, the place was well set up for children and families. Would reccomend this cute little cottage

  • Maree A.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Great place to stay and has everything you need. Lovely gardens and private outside area . Only short walk to beach and playground too which is a bonus .

  • Roeline K.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Great little bach. Very comfortable. Had everything we needed.

  • Stephanie P.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    We arrived to a warm welcome from Anne, there were 4 adults and one 2yo staying. The yard is great for children, lots of room to run around in and fully fenced, although our 2yo soon worked out how to open the gate . Lovely outdoor to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet. Only thing I would say is the mattresses could do with an update or at least turning as not the most comfortable beds or pillows. Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again when back that way.

  • Tash B.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2025

    Stayed Jan 8, 2025

    We had a wedding and family nearby so stayed in this beautiful cottage, in a great location. Day trips to Lyttleton, Christchurch, Hamner etc. Cottage has everything you need.

  • Maree A.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Really enjoyed our stay , house was immaculately clean and had everything we needed . Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family . Thanks Anne

  • Tracey H.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Lovely, quiet retreat. Close to the city but so peaceful. A full day of rain was not a problem. Great little place for a break. Thanks.

  • Paepae T.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Very peacefully No humans ?❤️

  • simon m.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    The way the beds were made up gor the kids was amazing great we spot so close to beach, and the kids loved the fairy houses in the forrest

  • floydchick N.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    When you are greeted with bellbird song you know you have arrived at a special place. With impressive gardens, rural vistas and a great wee fire, we were set for a peaceful break from the city. Anne is an incredible host who presents an immaculate property. Thank you for a magical stay!

  • Grant M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Relaxing in a pleasant environment

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