Title: Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage Holiday home in Akaroa with kitchen and patio ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72500000/72496100/72496077/9a83d0d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72500000/72496100/72496077/ebdf0984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72500000/72496100/72496077/715afc34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72500000/72496100/72496077/52264cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72500000/72496100/72496077/beb11e34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage A classic cottage with all the mod cons, Woodside is equipped with USB and wireless charging points. Beautifully decorated, this studio-style cottage is thoughtfully furnished to offer both comfort and convenience, perfect for those moments when you just want to snuggle up on the couch and watch your favourite show on the Smart TV. On a winter getaway, light the wood-burning fireplace for extra cozy ambiance. Lay out a charcuterie board with some of the fresh Akaroa smoked salmon you picked up in town, then make the most of the seamless indoor-outdoor flow through the French doors onto the deck. Here, a gorgeous backdrop makes raising a glass to being on holiday even better, then later fire up the BBQ for a delicious dinner as the sun goes down. You're sure to get a good night's rest in the luxurious king-size bed here at Woodside. A generous bathroom, complete with a two-person spa bath, completes the setup for your romantic Akaroa retreat. Set out for the day to explore what this picturesque slice of paradise has to offer. Pack a picnic and drive just two minutes or walk down the private walkway to Children’s Bay for a relaxing afternoon and a swim, or head just four minutes in the other direction to Takamatua Bay. If you’re a keen golfer, the Akaroa Golf Club is a 10-minute drive north. Or, just five minutes' drive south will find you in the heart of the Akaroa Harbour township, where you can immerse yourself in the French history of the area with its boutique shopping and world-class eateries, not to mention the activities and wildlife spotting opportunities on offer. For those looking to make their retreat even more special, there is a private bush walk connecting Woodside with Laneside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage. If you wish to book both properties for a larger group, you can find Laneside on our website. For an idyllic spot to whisk the one you love away to, look no further than Woodside! This property is surrounded by a large expanse of bush. It is essential that guests take personal responsibility for their own safety in and around the bush area surrounding the property. Please be aware this property does not have a full kitchen. A kitchenette with under-bench fridge (with small built-in freezer), dual electric hob, microwave, toaster, and kettle, as well as a BBQ are available for your stay.Free laundry facilities are provided on site in a communal laundry building with the adjacent self-contained unit.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36300000/36291200/36291189/85cf7715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Overton Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=36291189&PinnedHotelID=36291189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90550000/90543000/90542994/1908a04c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bushside Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=90542994&PinnedHotelID=90542994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115660000/115655500/115655499/d428eded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Laneside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=115655499&PinnedHotelID=115655499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45110000/45103000/45102941/cf476859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=45102941&PinnedHotelID=45102941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107110100/107110010/8e0caf2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=107110010&PinnedHotelID=107110010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92817300/92817283/fad29a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful piece of Paradise Wainui - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews £132 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=92817283&PinnedHotelID=92817283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111690000/111689500/111689482/916b7432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellbird Bach - Akaroa Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=111689482&PinnedHotelID=111689482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/0d38bf0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home Port Levy - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=72522216&PinnedHotelID=72522216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91380000/91376300/91376272/03c15476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Akaroa Sunshine Views and Spa Pool !! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 600797 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.79236,172.96298&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bigjGsyt%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40W%40U%3FUBS%40U%40U%40SBUBUBUBSBQBUBSDUDUBQDUDQDUDOFUDQFUDQFSHQFQFQFQHQFQHSFMHQHOJQHOHMHOJQHOJKJMJOJOJKJOJKJKLKJKLKLKJKLILKLILKLGLILGLINELILELGNELENELGNCNGLANENCNALCNANCLCP%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBNBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NFLBNFLDNDLDNDLFLHLDNHLFLHLFLJLHJJLHLJLJJJLJJJJJJJLNJJJNHNJLJJJNHLJRHLHNHPHNHPHLFRHPFPHPFPFPFPFRFPDTFPDTFNDTDPBTDPDTBTDRBTBPBRBTBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FV%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FVARATATATCRATARCTCTCTCPCRETCTERERCREPETGPETGPETGPGPGPGPGPIRGPIPGPINIPININININKPINKLKJKNINKNKHMNKJKJKJMLKJMJMJMFKLMFMJMHMFMHOHMDMFMHODMDODMDODMDODO%40MFO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAQ%3FMCOAOCMAOCOAOGMAOEOEMEOEMEOEMIMEMGOEMIMIMGMIMKMGMMMGKKMKMKKMMKKKKKKOKIKOKOKOKKIMKQIOIOIOKOIOIQGOIQGQIQGSGQGQIQGQEQGUEQGUEQEUEQESCSESEUCUCSCQCUCUCUCSAUASAUCU%3FUASAW%3FUAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8bvVU0t50mwYg1FGqZ_fcbEKYpQ=) Akaroa, Canterbury #### What's nearby - St Patrick's Catholic Church - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Akaroa Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Linton The Giant House - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Akaroa Wharf - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - Akaroa Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 82 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬20 min walk - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬3 min drive - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬15 min walk - ‪Kaimoana - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage located? > Situated in Akaroa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Woodside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christoph R. 8 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retreat for birdwatchers We spent 3 lovely days in Akaroa with bird watching, hiking, kayaking and dolfin warching. Especially the kayaking in Pohatu was wonderful with lots of dolfins, seals, many birds and penguins near the kayak. ##### Christoph R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon C. 26 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded get away We had a lovely stay at the cottage over 3 nights. The beautiful location and secluded position made this trip a relaxing get away. We enjoyed exploring the local area with many bushwalks close by and with an afternoon on the water with the Coast Up Close cruise. The local fish and chips were delicious as was the pizza at Tini. It was also a great chance to appreciate the local history that makes Akaroa a unique place in NZ. ##### Sharon C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick C. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My parents loved their stay here and would definitely visit again ##### Nick C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul l. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant location Was really awesome setting. Close to Akaroa ##### paul l. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John M. 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great Break Great break, overall good property. Great area. Kitchen sink drain had bad smell and was bit off putting. Should advise clients that they may want to bring bottled water as the tap water has a strong taste. View from the deck would be greatly improved if the large pine tree down by the lawn area had a branch trim. Overall did enjoy our stay and would consider returning. ##### John M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John C. 9 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, convenient little Bach. Cucked away, great view, private little Bach, short hop from Akaroa. ##### John C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vukica H. 29 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquility Unfortunately we had two cold days in Akaroa. But because of that beautiful Bach and fireplace we spent more time in than out. It was peaceful and cosy. Really enjoyable time watching at nice view or in the fire. Warm and comfy. Highly recommend. Alex and Viky ##### Vukica H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Joy O. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary weekend We loved the quietness, locality and the facilities that this property offered us. The fire and spa bath were greatly appreciated extras. Unfortunately, the bottom sheet on the bed was not a fitted one and it was too small to be tucked in and the cottage got no sun at all even though the weather was glorious. Otherwise it was excellent. ##### Joy O. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola S. 12 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Loved staying here. Very private, quiet (apart from the beautiful bird song), lovely view in a bush setting. Enjoyed being able to light the fire. Easy walk to Akaroa township. ##### Nicola S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony and Megan P. 6 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Stay This is a very lovely secluded property with native birds in the surrounds and clear unimpeded views of the night sky. TV entertainment and all amenities. ##### Anthony and Megan P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carron H. 19 Feb 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and private with a beautiful view Lovely property, with beautiful views. Very comfortable bed great facilities. ##### Carron H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Albert K. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Albert K. 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