We had a short but lovely stay at Odette's. The cottage is set on a remarkable property that's convenient to Christchurch (15 minutes) as well as Lincoln (6 minutes). It's very private, and you'll enjoy the drive up to the house from Tai Tapu. This was our base for a day trip to Akaroa.

We were fortunate to be here on a superb day (29 degrees!) and so the pool provided us with a welcome relief from the heat.

The cottage is spacious, clean, well-appointed and very comfortable. It was lovely waking up to birdsong, with Odette and her family are wonderful hosts, and we enjoyed the opportunity to chat with them (and their adorable dog Gypsy!)

We'd love to come back, and hopefully will have a bit more time to explore some of the walks next time!