Title: Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 apartment # Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat Apartment in Glentui ## Photo gallery for Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat ![Property grounds - Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat (Glentui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116750000/116742000/116741989/0b380423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat (Glentui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116750000/116742000/116741989/9b6566ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat (Glentui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116750000/116742000/116741989/d75af5b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat (Glentui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116750000/116742000/116741989/6340729b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat (Glentui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116750000/116742000/116741989/9beb7390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer ## 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. ### Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat Discover tranquility nestled against pristine black beech forest Located in the peacef ul Glentui district, just under an hour's drive from Christchurch, Blackwood offers the perfect escape from city life. This cosy, quiet and private accommodation provides your own personal sanctuary complete with a crackling wood burner to keep you warm on cool evenings. Wake Up to Nature's Symphony Start each day to the wonderf ul dawn chorus of native birds, and drift off to sleep listening to the gentle calls of native frogs and owls echoing through the forest. Breathe in the clean, crisp air and marvel at the amazing views of the night sky, unpolluted by city lights. Explore the Great O utdoors Adventure awaits right on your doorstep with scenic walking tracks winding through the native forest. For the more adventurous, take a thrilling 4WD drive through the spectacular Lees Valley. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Oxford and 35 minutes from Rangiora for all your supplies and dining needs. Modern Comforts in Nature Your forest retreat comes f ully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Relax in the kingsize bed after a day of exploring, and enjoy modern amenities including TV and internet connectivity, a double fridge freezer, dishwasher, and complete cooking facilities with gas hob and large oven. Step out onto the large deck with BBQ for outdoor dining surrounded by nature. All cutlery, crockery, linen and towels are provided, along with complimentary tea and coffee to start your mornings right. Convenient Access & Parking Adjacent parking is available for your convenience. Access is via a security gate - details will be provided upon confirmation of booking. Please note the accommodation is accessed via two flights of stairs, though wheelchair access can be arranged upon request. Your Secure Forest Haven Enjoy complete peace of mind in this secure environment where you can truly disconnect and reconnect with nature. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or solo retreat, Blackwood provides the perfect base for your Canterbury forest experience. Book your escape to Blackwood today - where the forest meets comfort and adventure begins at your doorstep. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97650000/97646000/97645985/025f7fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bolthole - Charteris Bay Holiday Home Lyttelton - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=97645985&PinnedHotelID=97645985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118740000/118735900/118735802/04c37909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Escape on Busch Lane Halswell - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=118735802&PinnedHotelID=118735802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118950000/118947300/118947203/4a2a55ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### McMahon Suite - Central CBD Christchurch City Centre - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=118947203&PinnedHotelID=118947203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118129000/118128983/10f56c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌟 Large, Warm 4BR Family Retreat in Halswell – Netflix, Massage Chair & More! 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Sockburn - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine £143 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=103315879&PinnedHotelID=103315879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Property Registration Number HANZ20153778 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.21187,172.26767&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60%7DufG%7D_mz_%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40U%3FUBS%40U%40U%40SBUBUBUBSBQBUBUDSBSDSDQDUDQDUFQDQFUDQFQFQHSFQFQHQFQHOFQHOHQJMHOHQHOJMHOJOJKJMJOJKJOJKJKLKJKLKLKJILKLKLILGLILGLILINGLELILENELGNELCNENELCNENANCLANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDNDNBLDNFLDNDLHLDLFNHLHLFLHLFLHJJLJLHLJJJLJJJJJJJLNJJJNHLJJJNJNHLJNHPHNHLHPHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFRFPFPFPDPFTDPFTDPDTBPDRDRBRDTBTBPBRBTBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FRATATARATCTARATCTCTCRCPCTETCRERERCPETEPGTEPGTEPGPGPGPGRGPIPGPIPGNIPILIRILINIPKNINKLKNKJILKNKJMNKJKJKJMJKJMJMHMJKJMHMFMHMHMFOFMHMDMHODMDOHMDO%40ODMDOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMCOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOEOEMAOEMIOEMEMIMEOIMGMGMIMIMGMIMKMKKIMKMKKKMKKKKKKOKKKOKMKKKOIMKOIOIQIOKMISIMGQIOGQIQGQGQISGQGQEQGUEQGQEUEQEUEQESCSESCUCUCQCSCUCUCUASAUAUCS%3FUAUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aaQED7kZCwRMSpmMkxvwv0UKtag=) Glentui, Canterbury Region #### What's nearby - Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area \- 6 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Hagley Park \- 54 min drive \- 51.9 miles - University of Canterbury \- 57 min drive \- 52.8 miles - Christchurch Public Hospital \- 58 min drive \- 53.0 miles - Wolfbrook Arena \- 61 min drive \- 54.3 miles #### Getting around - Rangiora Station - 26 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 76 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat? ### Where is Escape to Blackwood - Your Private Forest Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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