Title: Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home 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 # Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home Holiday home in Port Levy with sauna and Hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/0d38bf0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/80f095b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/474b4d69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/578937de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/f0051dec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away in a quiet valley, Matagouri Cottage offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. Unwind in the sheltered spa pool, indulge by the woodburner fireplace, or get cozy with a book from the bookshelves. With a luxurious king-sized bed and fully-equipped kitchen at your fingertips. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - 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. ### Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home Matagouri Cottage, in Port Levy, is the ideal place for a romantic weekend or just total peaceful relaxation. Port Levy is only an hour’s drive from Christchurch on a sealed road for all but the last kilometre, but is a very different and special place. The cottage sits in an orchard in a quiet valley, surrounded by Banks Peninsula’s ancient hills. Outside the door, a sheltered spa pool and sauna overlook the shaded Owhetoro Stream. The cottage is well and comfortably furnished, packed with character and charm, and offers the perfect spot to unwind and indulge with your loved one, use as a base to explore Port Levy’s and Banks Peninsula’s many delights, or just relax and leave the busy world behind. It stands in the grounds of the old Owhetoro homestead, but hedges and plantings assure you of total privacy. A cosy and colourful space welcomes you in the open plan living room and bedroom. A woodburner fireplace offers toasty ambience for evening relaxation, perhaps curled up with a book from the bookshelves or watching your favourite shows on the smart TV with Freeview. There is a luxurious king-sized bed and ample storage space so you can unpack at once and get into that holiday mood. You can whip up a magical platter or meals in the fully-equipped kitchen. As well as the intimate paved courtyard outside the French doors, ideal for a nibble and a glass or two of wine, there are deckchairs and lawns for sunbathing. You can soak in the spa or sweat in the sauna. After a peaceful night’s rest you will awaken to birdsong and a leisurely morning. This is an enchanted retreat. There is ample carparking in the old cattleyards, and plenty of room to park a boat out on the quiet road. If you want to wander, you could stay close to home and pack a picnic, to be enjoyed at the Port Levy wharf, just five minutes or so away. Port Levy’s favourite swimming beach is a couple of hundred yards beyond. Port Levy has a rich Maori and European history, and an increasing number of public tracks run over the hills’ tussock and bush. The Charteris Bay Golf Club and Orton Bradley Park are just half an hour away. Drive for an hour via Wild Cattle Hill and Pigeon Bay, and you can reach Akaroa and immerse yourselves in its Gallic vibe and variety of attractions. In another direction, a drive of forty-five minutes over the exciting Western valley road will bring you to Little River, with its vibrant Little River Gallery and Café, and from there to the Peninsula’s wild southern bays. If you want to stock up on supplies or get a quick bite to eat, it is only a twenty minute drive to the nearest shops, cafes and petrol at Diamond Harbour. A tranquil and scenic escape to a peaceful and beautiful world awaits you at Matagouri Cottage. As the Owhetoro Stream is of course unfenced, adults should closely supervise any young children to ensure their safety near water.The contours of the hills mean that the cottage does not have cellphone reception. There is cellphone reception in other parts of Port Levy. A platter like the one pictured may be able to be ordered for your stay at this property. As there is no phone reception at the property you will need to pre-order the platter prior to your stay, ensuring at least 48 hours notice is given. Please enquire with Bachcare for more information, but do be aware this service is not provided by Bachcare and therefore availability is at the discretion of the local vendor.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 ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/w1440h1077x0y0-344055d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Overleigh Shearers Quarters Port Levy - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=107205274&PinnedHotelID=107205274&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=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=90542994&PinnedHotelID=90542994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37962900/37962863/096112c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hector's Tiny House - Akaroa Holiday Home Duvauclle,Robinson's Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=37962863&PinnedHotelID=37962863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/28ae26a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! 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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 not indicated whether 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 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 601282 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.676006,172.81349&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CqpiGisw%7D_%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%3FW%40S%40UBU%40U%40SBUBUBS%40SBSDSBUDUBQDUDUDQDSDSFSDQFQDSFSFSFQHQFQFQHOHQFQHOHQHOHQJMHOJOHMJOJOJKJMJOJKJKJOLKJKLKLIJKLKLGLKJILINGLILGLINELILENELGNELCNELENANGLANCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NFN%40LDNDNBLDLFNDLDNHLDLHLFNHLFLHLHJJLFLJLJJHLJJJLJJNJJLJHNJLJJJNJNHLJNHNJLHPHNHPHNHPFPHNFPFPHPFPFRFRDRFPFPDRDRDRFPBTDTDPBTBTDRBRBRBR%40TBT%40RBT%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40V%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTATAV%3FRATATARCTATCRATCTCPCTERCTCTEPETCRGPETEPETGPGPEPGTGPGPIRGPGPINGPIPILIPINIPKNINKLINKNKLKLKLINMHKLKLMJKLMJKFMJMLMFKJMHMHMFOFMHMHMBOHMDODMHMDO%40OFMDO%40ODMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOGMAOEMIOEMEMIOCMIMIMGOGMIKIMKMGMMKKMGMKKMMKKMKMKIKOKMKMKMKOIOKMIOKOIQIOIQIMGQIQIOGQGQISGQGQGUEQGQEQGUEQEUEQESEUCQEUCUESCUAQCUCUCSAUAUCSAUAU%3FWAS%3FUAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pk0CVbVx2gqVywl3VA2u-Di0kgs=) Port Levy, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Church Bay - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles - Quail Island - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles - Lyttelton Harbour - 34 min drive - 11.9 miles - Christchurch Gondola - 38 min drive - 13.7 miles - Sumner Beach - 41 min drive - 16.0 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 80 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Salt - ‬17 min drive - ‪Soulful Coffee - ‬15 min drive - ‪Chalfont Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Diamond Harbour Eatery - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home located? > Situated in Port Levy, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Ripapa Island, Church Bay and Quail Island. Banks Peninsula is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Michael M. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Relaxing stay in nice private house. Loved the sauna,spa and wet room. Will stay again. Ty ##### Michael M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Morgan J. 16 Apr 2023 #### Pleasant and peaceful Lovely weekend away nice and off the grid ##### Morgan J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time relaxing at the cottage Peaceful ##### Matthew B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul S. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful private relaxing Lovely place, cell service is Ok 2 bars 4G spark and 2 degrees. I will be going back. ##### Paul S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tracey S. 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Relax on an orchard Relaxing space for RnR. Spa n sauna are a treat. Fire a treat. Well equipped kitchem ##### Tracey S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ruth C. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Okay An okay place to stay, had the basics. Quite old & tired. Spa & sauna the biggest asset! ##### Ruth C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter W. 25 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property Amazing x400% ##### Peter W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine T. 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Port Levy was beautiful. Cottage was perfect place for our belated honeymoon. Place was clean and tidy. We live in Christchurch so this place was really great at helping us relax and unwind and completely disconnect from the outside world. ##### Jasmine T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gideon S. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed it. Lovely location. Would love to go back in summer Lovely and peaceful location ##### Gideon S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne A. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Suzanne A. 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