Title: Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=120531941&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport Cottage in Charing Cross with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport ![Property grounds - Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport (Charing Cross)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120532000/120531941/3031662d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport (Charing Cross)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120532000/120531941/82c50675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport (Charing Cross)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120532000/120531941/41f3bfaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport (Charing Cross)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120532000/120531941/4540f52e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport (Charing Cross)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120532000/120531941/bee04517.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Mountain view £80 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport Relax and enjoy a cosy retreat with fantastic views to the Southern Alps. Surrounded by animals, trees and birds, perfect for a refresh after a long flight or before heading home. The kitchen is well equipped for your catering needs and the lounge is comfortable with tv, games and a work desk. The spacious bedroom has a lovely queen bed for the weary traveller. A sofa bed is available for extra guests on request. The paddocks often house cattle and we have two horses and a pony. Henry the labrador loves meeting new people and is often around. We are close to Christchurch, Mt Hutt ski fields, Lake Coleridge and the high country is about an hour away. Our local town of Darfield has supermarket, pub, restaurants, takeaways and numerous shops for all your needs. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating 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) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118012500/118012488/ac710e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saffrondaze Farmstay by Tiny Away West Eyreton - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave £77 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=118012488&PinnedHotelID=118012488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83280000/83277600/83277506/e1455ed2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy country cottage retreat - close to the airport and the mountains Darfield - Washing machine - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 14 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=83277506&PinnedHotelID=83277506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99270000/99262700/99262698/5cb8c4a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tuam Street Treasure- 2 Bed 2 Bath Christchurch City Centre - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review £139 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=99262698&PinnedHotelID=99262698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120458900/120458845/1ddf8b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Southern Alps on your doorstep! 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Wash dishes and put away. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Check in before 8 pm ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.55635%2C172.14174&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UxK8jVQkNMIKq3SEXFij_b4NqV4=) Charing Cross, New Zealand (+64) #### What's nearby - Fowler Reserve \- 13 min drive \- 12.1 miles - Genesis Drive Park \- 13 min drive \- 12.1 miles - Kirwee Domain \- 14 min drive \- 12.7 miles - True and Daring Winery \- 14 min drive \- 14.1 miles - Retford Common \- 16 min drive \- 15.4 miles #### Getting around - Rolleston Station - 19 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Darfield Takeaways - ‬11 min drive - ‪Darfield Cafe & Gift Gallery - ‬11 min drive - ‪Darfield Kebab & Souvlaki - ‬11 min drive - ‪Thirsty Acres - ‬14 min drive - ‪Espress Yourself - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport? ### How much is parking at Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport? ### What time is check-in at Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport? ### What time is check-out at Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport? ### Where is Cosy comfortable, peaceful retreat, 30 mins from Christchurch Airport located? ## Have a question? 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