We pretty much didn't want to ever leave! We spent 5 weeks here while our home was being built and plan to come back when we can. It felt like we were on a European holiday - what a gorgeous, French country setting! The wood wagon and blooming vegetation / lavendar garden are so amazing.
If getting away from the 'hustle and bustle' of the city is what you need, look no farther. It's only about 35 minutes from the centre of Christchurch and 20/25 minutes from Rolleston shopping; Darfield is only 12 minutes away for takeout or a small supermarket.
If you have kids, the Domain 1 km down the road has a fantastic zipline, tennis court, and playground.
This property is also so sheltered from the wind, which, coming from the awful winds in Rolleston, we really appreciated! We could even keep the French doors open until 1 in the morning and not feel a breeze.
The home itself is very comfy and fine for a family of 4 or fewer. It's cozy with great wall decorations and furniture. One of the living room windows faces west, so we've had great sunsets.
-- if you're an early riser, go for a 150-metre walk down the street to see some truly stunning sunrises!
The kitchen has everything you could possibly need and is spacious with a large dining room table.
Amazing outdoor seating and comfort. We had many dinners outside and loved it.
Lastly, Christine, the host, couldn't be more helpful and friendlier. She and her hubby are great!!
In short: highly recommended!