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# Banks Peninsula Escape

Cottage in Birdlings Flat

## Photo gallery for Banks Peninsula Escape

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Banks Peninsula Escape provides everything you need. 

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Pet friendly

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Banks Peninsula Escape

A unique and modern getaway only 40 minutes from CHCH. Perfect for a quickand easy getaway mid week for something completely different. Right next to Lake Forsyth, Lake Ellesmere and the beach.   
  
Our little house is quite new and very warm. 3 large sliding doors open out on to a private courtyard and vast Doc land. Very quite and peacefull full of bird life.  
Dogs welcome but are $20 per dog xtra and please don’t let them loose near doteril colony outside house on the beach.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Internet access

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 22 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated 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

## About the area

Birdlings Flat is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Lake Forsyth, while Akaroa Museum and Lincoln Event Centre are cultural highlights. Christchurch Adventure Park and Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub are also worth visiting. [Visit our Birdlings Flat travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Birdlings-Flat.dx553248635974899595)

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Birdlings Flat, Canterbury Region

### What's nearby

- ![Botanic Gardens in Christchurch City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/6dae6320-1789-442c-8573-4c37b5bfcee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hagley Park  
41 min drive \- 51.7 km
- ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a bay or harbour, mountains and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112944/27933b41-e797-4d75-936d-f59672d8d27f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lyttelton Harbour  
41 min drive \- 49.5 km
- ![Sumner Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112932/10267b38-c735-4314-89e7-863c4699dfef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Sumner Beach  
48 min drive \- 56.3 km
- ![New Brighton Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112934/962dae90-aafb-440c-88b0-27159dd29ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
New Brighton Beach  
50 min drive \- 59.2 km
- Lake Forsyth  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km

### Getting around

- Christchurch International Airport (CHC)  
50 min drive

### Restaurants

- Little River Hotel  
9 min drive
- Little River Café  
10 min drive
- The One Next Door  
10 min drive
- Junction Coffee & Eats  
10 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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