Sandhill Gardens Retreat

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  • Rhododendron garden
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Cherry blossom in Spring
  • Log fire in main living room
  • Dining room
  • second living room
  • Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom upstairs
  • Upstairs queen bedroom
  • Double bed plus two singles upstairs. Next to sepa
  • Local beach
  • Shared upstairs bathroom
  • Master bedroom ensuite bathroom upstairs.
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10
Max Guests
4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

A peaceful, quiet, relaxing retreat. Large, sunny villa , fully equipped, in rural setting. Beautiful established gardens with mature rhodendrons, camelias, roses , maples, dogwood, cherry and oak trees. The house is warm, sunny, light and bright and recently redecorated. Large living areas with a log burner for cold winter nights and air conditioning for the summer. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 with their own ensuite bathrooms . In total there are 3 queen beds , 1 double bed and 3 single beds where children can room in with parents for family groups. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with a single, bedroom 3 has a queen bed , the large bedroom 4 has a double bed and 2 singles. There is a portable available for babies. All living areas have access to the verandah and gardens. Much to enjoy from the gardens and bird song of bellbirds and quail to the clear night sky and beautiful sunsets.Woodend, Waikuku and Pegasus beaches are just 5 minutes away. There are cycle ways, horse riding vacilities and tracks, swimming pools, wineries, shopping, golf courses, (Kaiapoi and Pegasus golf courses) 5 minutes away. Nearby townships Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Pegasus offer first class dining with a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs. All this is situated just 20 minutes from the airport and a 20 minute drive from Christchurch city.

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Heat pump
Heat pump
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Amenity: Portable Fans
Portable Fans
Amenity: Wood stove
Wood stove
Kitchen
Amenity: Coffee Maker
Coffee Maker
Amenity: Cooking Basics
Cooking Basics
Amenity: Dishes and cutlery
Dishes and cutlery
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Electric Kettle
Electric Kettle
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: High Chair
High Chair
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Amenity: Wine Glasses
Wine Glasses
Bathroom
Amenity: Accessible Bathroom
Accessible Bathroom
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Gas hot water
Gas hot water
Amenity: Hair Dryer
Hair Dryer
Amenity: Hot Water
Hot Water
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Garage
Garage
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Bedroom
Amenity: Cot Available
Cot Available
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Garden
Garden
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: Patio
Patio
Scenic views
Amenity: Garden View
Garden View
Amenity: Mountain View
Mountain View
Services
Amenity: Key Safe
Key Safe
Amenity: Self Check-in
Self Check-in
Amenity: Smoke Alarm
Smoke Alarm
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: Family Rooms
Family Rooms
Amenity: First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit
Amenity: Long-term stays allowed
Long-term stays allowed

Bed layout

3 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 3 Single(s), 1 Cot(s)

Special Amenities

Wonderful views farm land and mountains. Private and quiet in landscaped gardens with rhododendrons, camelias , roses. Enjoy the native birds and listen for the bell bird call. Just 3km to the beach. In summer enjoy the BBQ area outdoors and in winter enjoy the ambience of the log burner. Fire wood supplied. Don't forget to step outside and view the amazing night sky on clear nights. All living areas downstairs access the wrap around verandah and gardens. Large, sunny bedrooms upstairs have wonderful garden and farm and mountain views.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

The property is 5 minutes from the main Road North and it's a short drive to the wine trail, wineries restaurants and Hanmer springs resort ,where you can enjoy the hot springs and now the largest water slide in NZ. Pegasus and Kaiapoi and Rangiora golf courses are 5 minutes away as are the townships of Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Woodend , with restaurants cafes, bars, shopping and supermarkets. Take a river cruise, and enjoy a meal onboard Kaiapoi's River Queen, hire a bicycle and enjoy the cycling tracks along the river.

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
16 total reviews

Patricia Hall
This is an amazing private rural setting. Lovely gardens and the house was clean, beds comfortable and had everything we needed. Ideal for a large family or group. Especially loved the outdoor areas.
Miranda Armstrong
We had a great time, house was comfortable, lovely and clean and warm. Thanks
Dick Dinsdale
This was a very clean house and spacious. Set in large grounds in a secluded spot. Plenty of room for parking and all the amenities we required. We cooked our dinners and the kitchen was very well set up. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Response from Owner
Thanks for positive feedback Dick and happy to hear the house worked well for you.Welcome back any time. kind regards Margie
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Availability

  • 22 Dec – 02 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 04 Jan – 08 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 17 Feb – 19 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 26 Feb – 02 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 04 Mar – 06 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 12 Mar – 20 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 25 Mar – 28 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 31 May – 29 Jun 2026 Unavailable

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
15 Dec - 28 Jan $220 / Night for 5 guests$404 Nights
Rest of year$180 / Night for 2 guests$402 Nights
15 Dec - 28 Jan
$220 / Night for 5 guests
Extra guests: $40Min. stay: 4 Nights
Rest of year
$180 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $40Min. stay: 2 Nights
Please list number Adults, and number and ages of children when booking.
Children under 2 no charge.Children 2 -16 $30 per night.cleaning fee $120 per stay.

Check in is anytime after 2pm and check-out by 10a.m But please check if you would like an earlier check-in or later check out and we will oblige where possible.

Cleaning fee is $120.00.

Cancellations

The pending booking will be automatically cancelled after 48 hours or earlier depending on the check-in date.

The house-specific cancellation policy will appear here.

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