Title: High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs 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 # High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs Apartment in Windwhistle with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs ![TV, DVD player, stereo - High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109757200/109757107/a8cd58d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo - High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109757200/109757107/6e977147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109757200/109757107/fb5d14df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109757200/109757107/7eea99c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109757200/109757107/0f6e412f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym ## 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. ### High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs Your luxury 3 Bedroom Villa overlooks the acclaimed Terrace Downs Golf Course, which rates as one of New Zealand’s leading golf courses. All of this with fantastic views towards Rakaia Gorge, Mt Hutt Ski Field and surrounding mountains, and located 1 hours drive from Christchurch airport & 20 minutes from Methven Township and the base of Mt Hutt skifield. The Villa contains 3 bedrooms each of which can be set up with a Californian king size bed or can be split into 2 king single beds. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with raised double spa bath. A second bathroom services the other 2 bedrooms. The villa is fully self-contained with a full kitchen including a dishwasher and microwave, open plan living/dining area, laundry facilities and covered car park. It also contains a television, DVD Player, and CD stereo player. The Terrace Downs Resort provides for a full range of activities from golf, tennis courts, gym, walking, biking, health spa, clay bird shooting, horse rides, jet boating, restaurants. Helicopter flights can also be arranged from the clubhouse with a shuttle service to Mt Hutt ski field from the club house during the ski season. Bed Configuration Master Suite: 1 x Super King Bed Bedroom 2: 1 x Super King Bed Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds Amenities: Air Conditioning Bath Tub Carbon-Monoxide Detector Cook Top Deck/Patio Dining Area Dishes & Utensils Dishwasher Dryer Exterior Lighting Fire Extinguisher Fridge Full Kitchen Hair Dryer x 2 Heating Ironing Board Kettle Laundry Facilities Linen Provided Lounge Room Microwave Outdoor Furniture Pantry Items Parking Pet Friendly Smoke Detector x 2 Stove Toaster TV Washing Machine Wireless Internet ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Gym ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125010000/125005400/125005399/b2238bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Stylish Home! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 christchurch-holiday-homes-HIGH-COUNTRY-VILLA-239 ## About the area Located in Windwhistle, this apartment is in a rural area. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. [Visit our Windwhistle travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle.dx6130024) [View more Apartments in Windwhistle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Apartments.d6130024-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.49056,171.65912&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zjlhGodvv_%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40U%3FUBW%40U%40S%40SBSBSBUBUBUBSBSDSDUBUDQDSDSDSFQDSFSFQDSHQFQFQFQHQFSHMFQHQHOJOHQHOHMJOHMJOJOJKJMJOJKJKJOLKJKLKLIJKLKLILKLGLILGLILINELGLILENELENELENENELCNCNCNCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNHLHLFLHLFLJJHLJLJLHJJLJJJJNJJLJJNJLHJLNHNJLHNJLHNHPHNHNHPHPFLHRHPFPFPFPFPFRFPDRFRDPFRDRDRBPDTDTBRDRBRBTBTBTBR%40R%40RBR%40T%40V%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARATAVATCRARARCTCTCRCTCTEPCTERETCPERERGRERGPETGPGPGPGPGPGRIPIPGLIRIPILINIPINKLINKNILMNIJKNKLMJKLKLKJMJKJMHMJMJKHMJMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMHODMDODMDODMFOBOBMDO%40OBOBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOCOAOEMCOCOGMEOEMEOEMEMIMGOEMIMGMIMIMGMKMIMKKKMIMKKKMKKMKMKKKMKOKKKOKMIOKOIMIOIQKOIMIQGSIMGQIQGSGQGQIQEQGQGUEQGSESESESEQCUESEUCQCUCUCSCUCUCSASASAUCW%3FUASAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pc7BsCYjEqiiX-08unMLEAY4t7k=) Christchurch, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Rakaia Gorge featuring a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060656/8bb0f557-4517-405d-80c0-928a8f6c4093.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rakaia Gorge 4 min drive \- 5.2 miles - ![Mount Hutt Skifield featuring snow, snowboarding and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113020/b9ca9357-1c4a-449c-b015-ebfa9fb48597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Hutt Skifield 48 min drive \- 29.1 miles - Rakaia Gorge Walkway 8 min drive \- 9.4 miles - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa 21 min drive \- 22.1 miles - Ashburton Domain 49 min drive \- 47.4 miles ### Restaurants - The Clubhouse 4 min drive - Huber's Hutt 44 min drive - Hunters Steakhouse 4 min drive - Speights ale house 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs? ### Where is High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen C. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful relaxing and beautiful views Highly recommend ##### Helen C. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa with beautiful views Very easy check in with lockbox. Villa was spacious and comfortable with fabulous views. Inside was clean and tidy, outside is due for a wash and sweep.For people with limited mobilty there are two flights of external concrete stairs down from the carport to the villa entrance. ##### Kim C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GRAHAM S. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location A fabulous stay in a great part of Canterbury ##### GRAHAM S. 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