Title: The Overleigh Shearers Quarters Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107205274&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Overleigh Shearers Quarters Cabin in Port Levy with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for The Overleigh Shearers Quarters ![Exterior - The Overleigh Shearers Quarters (Port Levy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/w1440h1077x0y0-344055d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Books, stereo - The Overleigh Shearers Quarters (Port Levy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/1bc15e10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Overleigh Shearers Quarters (Port Levy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/w1440h1077x0y4-f8164881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Overleigh Shearers Quarters (Port Levy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/6c45d8ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Overleigh Shearers Quarters (Port Levy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/d91137ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a simpler time in Port Levy at this authentic rustic accommodation. Relax on the deck with a glass of wine, unwind to vinyl records, or soak under the stars in the outdoor bath. Enjoy private sunny seclusion and modern amenities like high-speed internet. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi £73 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Overleigh Shearers Quarters Escape from the city and step back to a simpler time. This authentic rustic accommodation in beautiful Port Levy is just one hours drive from Christchurch but you will feel like you are a million miles away. Whether you are relaxing on the deck with a glass of wine and watching the goings on of an authentic working cattle and sheep farm, listening to some old vinyl on the record player, or soaking your aches away in the outdoor bath under the stars this is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The space Note: the shearers quarters is now serviced by Starlink high speed internet. Rustic charm in the old shearer’s quarters suitable for a couple but can sleep up to two couples (or a couple and 2 children). Beds Downstairs bed - on departure no need to make up. Please just strip sheets and pillow cases, leave the duvet (it gets changed regularly). Sofa bed, bedding in wardrobe. Additional single mattress - can be lifted down from mezzanine, bedding in wardrobe. Thank you in advance! Access Port Levy is an easy hours easy scenic drive (45 km) from Christchurch via a sealed road. When you get to Port Levy head past the church at the foot of the hill, then Wharf Road is the first left, 200 m along is the Overleigh sign, head up here 200 m past the homestead on the left and the shearers quarters is further on also on the left. It is a private sunny and secluded spot! There is a fast EV charger for electric vehicles in our garage, guests welcome to use for a small fee to cover electricity cost, let us know after you book if you want to use this. Other things to note Overleigh shearers quarters was originally used by shearers but has been renovated recently to improve the amenities with further changes aiming to retain the rustic charm. The sea is about 200 m away and there are a lot of great places to walk. The marae is on the other side of the bay where there are places to go swimming or you could fish from the wharf. The deck receives morning and afternoon sun - enjoy a drink in the afternoon or a meal on the bbq. There are also cooking facilities and a small oven inside. Diamond Harbour is a 15 minutes drive and you go through here before you get to Port Levy. Diamond Harbour has a well equiped four square where you can obtain provisions and also Two Thumb Harbourside offers fine craft beer and food. Port Levy is not on a main road and it is possible to drive to Akaroa or Little River through the back roads. Akaroa is less than an hour away and Little River around 35 minutes. We hope you enjoy your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### 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 - Electric car charging station - Unit size: 484 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95910000/95907100/95907052/w1290h1720x0y538-855518e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) West Melton - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=95907052&PinnedHotelID=95907052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997800/37997717/c139e241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to your perfect getaway! 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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 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 ### 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¢er=-43.660084,172.81335&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lnmiGmrw%7D_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40W%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBUBQBSBUDUBSDSDSBUDQDUFQDQFUFQDQFUFQFQFQHQFSHMFSHOHOHQHOHMJSHMJOHOJMHOJKLOHKJMLKJKJOLKJKLILKLKLIJKLILGLGNILILGLENILELENELENENELENCLENANCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDNDLDNDLDNDLDLHNDLFLHLHNFJFLHLJLHLJJJLHLJJJLNJJJJJLJJJNJJJNJLHNJNHLHRHLJNHPHNFNHRFLHRFPFPHPFPFTDPFPDPFTDPDTDPDTDRBRDRBTDT%40RBPBTBTBT%40R%40TBT%40R%3FT%40V%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FRATAV%3FTATCRATATCRCTCTCPARETCTERCRERETEPETEPGTEPGPEPGTGPIPGPGPIRGLIPGRILIPKNINIPILKNINKNKLKJKLKLKLKJKLMLKJMJMHKJMJMHMJMFKHOHMFMHMFODMHMDODMDODMDODODMBODM%40OBOBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMIOGMIMIMGKKMIMKMKMIKKMKKMKMMKKMIMMMKKIMKOIOKOIMKQIOIOIQIMISGQIMGSIQGQGQGQGUEQGQGUEQGQEUEQCUESESCSEUCUCSCQCUCUASAUCUASAUAUAW%3FUAS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yZu7rIZxx67nswCYCrZttxzxSBk=) Port Levy, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Church Bay \- 13 min drive \- 9.4 miles - Quail Island \- 15 min drive \- 9.6 miles - Lyttelton Harbour \- 30 min drive \- 10.8 miles - Christchurch Gondola \- 33 min drive \- 12.6 miles - Sumner Beach \- 36 min drive \- 14.8 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 49 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 87 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬44 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬44 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬44 min drive - ‪Nom Nom Restuarant - ‬43 min drive - ‪Spooky Boogie - ‬44 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Overleigh Shearers Quarters pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Overleigh Shearers Quarters? ### How much is parking at The Overleigh Shearers Quarters? ### What time is check-in at The Overleigh Shearers Quarters? ### What time is check-out at The Overleigh Shearers Quarters? ### Where is The Overleigh Shearers Quarters located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Overleigh Shearers Quarters Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### 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 15 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### rebecca h. 19 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome wee place Lovely wee place, great location for us and just what we needed. ##### rebecca h. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun G. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous wee spot Cozy, comfortable, so quiet, lovely views and close to the bay for a walk. Appreciated the late check out, Will go again ##### Shaun G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very peaceful night away We had a beautiful stay at this bach, relaxing in the sunshine, listening to the birds. It was a lovely touch to have tea, coffee, milk, eggs and cookies left for us complimentary. Will definitely be back ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma R. 11 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection Cool retro property with lots of charm. A great way to relax Thanks ##### Emma R. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harriet E. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely bolthole Very cute bach tucked away from the outside world. We loved the old record player and the outside bath especially ##### Harriet E. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Communicating with the owner was very easy and we loved the style and the position of the property. It is a lovely spot. ##### Sabine Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and tranquility We had 3 nights here and absolutely loved the accommodation. It has a lovely energy and was just what we needed for a break from work and the business of life. Came away feeling relaxed and happy.Thank you so much ##### Lisa D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita K. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Holiday All good ##### Anita K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan M. 24 May 2025 ##### Dan M. 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