Title: Christchurch Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34004587&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Christchurch Retreat Apartment in Christchurch with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Christchurch Retreat ![Property grounds - Christchurch Retreat (Cass Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004587/5e30e56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Christchurch Retreat (Cass Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004587/07b3600d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Christchurch Retreat (Cass Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004587/508b1ea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Christchurch Retreat (Cass Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004587/w2175h4128x0y0-2ab28fb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Christchurch Retreat (Cass Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004587/0955f008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a hillside in Cass Bay, this studio offers serene harbour views and a tranquil atmosphere. Relax in the luxury bathroom with an incredible deep bath, unwind on the private courtyard with table and chairs, or enjoy light continental breakfasts during your stay. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Christchurch Retreat Self contained studio in Cass Bay (Christchurch's best kept secret!) with amazing hill views (sea glimpses only from the studio), beautiful harbour views from the gate and 200m to the beach! Cosy king sized bed, luxury bathroom, incredible bath with hand-made bath bomb waiting for you & mini kitchenette. The perfect place to relax! Private & quiet. Access coastal walkways & the beach via a private track. 5 mins from Lyttelton & 20 mins from the center of town. Light breakfast included. Relax, unwind & recharge whether you are a Christchurch local looking for a beach get away or from out of town. Perfect for summer or a cosy winter escape. We require all guests to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19\. Please send us verification of this in your booking message. Mini kitchenette includes- fridge, microwave, jug, large bench space, no sink. Large luxury bathroom includes- incredible deep bath, shower, vanity & toilet. Small private courtyard with hill views complete with table & chairs. A light continental breakfast is included for each morning of your stay. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate (& marshmallows of course), milk, cereals & fruit are provided. The studio is located on the ground floor of our home & is a totally separate quiet & private unit. PLEASE NOTE There is a stone path way & 8 stairs to access the studio as we are on a hill site so our studio maybe not suitable for you if you have mobility challenges. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - 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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 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 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Studio Christchurch Retreat Cass Bay Christchurch Retreat Apartment Christchurch Retreat Apartment Cass Bay ## About the area Located in Cass Bay, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. Ferrymead Heritage Park and Canterbury Earthquake Memorial are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lyttelton Farmers Market and The Tannery. Caddyshack City and High Street are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. [Visit our Christchurch travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) [View more Apartments in Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Apartments.d179996-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-43.60425%2C172.68988&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iMowL69urwevHO-xD1bby_4OF6E=) Cass Bay, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![This stunning climb gives great views of Christchurch and the surrounding areas. Its so beautiful that even the sheep stop to enjoy the scenery. #troveon #sugarloaf #christchurch #newzealand #southisland #hills ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/fdb72e73-99bd-4a74-9df1-f73da9e3cb6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port Hills 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles - ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112944/27933b41-e797-4d75-936d-f59672d8d27f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lyttelton Harbour 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles - ![Christchurch Gondola showing mountains and a gondola](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214185/b832afd2-8585-43b7-8a71-c38a14bb8bd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christchurch Gondola 6 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Lyttelton Farmers Market 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Timeball Station 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles ### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station 32 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Lyttelton Sea Foods 7 min drive - Coffee Culture 8 min drive - Valley Inn Tavern 11 min drive - Nom Nom Restuarant 6 min drive - Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Christchurch Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Christchurch Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Christchurch Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Christchurch Retreat? ### Where is Christchurch Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Christchurch Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### martin s. 29 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight stay We stayed one night here while in chch doing errands. It was clean, tidy, and warm. Lovely bath which was a real treat! This place was perfect for somewhere to crash. Lovely area with the pretty bay and boats. ##### martin s. Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary R. 27 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cass Bay Welcoming hosts, quick response to email enquiry via contact host service. Lovely bathroom. Short distance from the shore and a short walk to some lovely swimming beaches. ##### Mary R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise N., Auckland, New Zealand 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A gem of a place A gorgeous place to stay. Warm, clean, modern, and stylishly decorated. Lovely breakfast provided too. Very handy to Lyttleton and an easy drive into Christchurch city. Will definitely stay again next time we're in the area. ##### Louise N. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 1 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely wee hideaway. Clean and compact, close to Lyttleton. Would stay again. Thank you ##### Julie L. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel T. 22 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We wanted somewhere quiet and peaceful away from the stress of the city but not to far away, I would go back, amazing bath, everything you could possibly want for a relaxing weekend, only fault was no TV, I didn't mind but my partner did lol. ##### Rachel T. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy C. 19 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and suited our requirements Very accommodating ##### Guy C. Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CECILIA R. 27 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay. Clean, modern and well presented, with lots of special touches and extras. Great bathroom. Thank you. (Maybe a toaster would have been good :-) ##### CECILIA R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Marta H. 11 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Lovely Spot The location is great - the walks from the retreat were lovely. Overall the place was clean but no pillow protectors were used which is not hygienic, there was no cover over the mattress base, and the sheets were thin and didn't quite cover the mattress - I think they are just too small. We were a bit surprised to find this as the photos looked great. The tiny fan heater was the only heating supplied, so the room stayed quite cold. We didn't receive any instructions for check in so we sent the owner a few messages throughout the day with our updated arrival time- on text and through bookabach, but didn't get a response. We arrived at night and nobody was home - everything was locked up and we had no keys. We sent another message through the app then finally got in touch with the owner and were given the lock box code. ##### Marta H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave S. 22 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Very modern and clean. ##### Dave S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Alice E. 13 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice property Very clean & well stocked/ appointed. Oranges & granola cereal with milk was provided. ##### Alice E. ---