Title: Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119146300/119146273/ebe0d600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119146300/119146273/1e28e504.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119146300/119146273/fa4c1300.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119146300/119146273/1cd41138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119146300/119146273/151f909e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage With peaceful rural surroundings, warm interiors, and breathtaking mountain views, this charming cottage offers the perfect escape for couples, small families, or friends seeking a tranquil getaway. Step into a bright and welcoming open-plan living space, filled with natural light and styled with comfort in mind. Whether you’re curling up with a book, enjoying a shared meal, or simply soaking in the quiet of the countryside, Flax Cottage invites you to slow down and relax. The well-equipped kitchen provides everything you need for easy holiday dining, and the lounge opens onto a private deck - ideal for morning coffee or evening drinks while you take in the serene landscape. For an added touch of indulgence, the outdoor bath offers a blissful soak under the stars. Each of the two bedrooms is thoughtfully furnished for a restful night’s sleep, and two modern bathrooms add extra convenience -making this an easy, comfortable stay whether you're travelling as a pair or a group of four. Located just a short walk from the Hurunui River, Flax Cottage is a great base for fishing, walking, or cycling, with Brown trout and Salmon fishing spots nearby. Hanmer Springs is a scenic 40-minute drive away, perfect for a day trip of exploring, soaking in thermal pools, or indulging in local cuisine. Flax Cottage shares its site with Tussock Cottage and can be booked on its own or together with its neighbour for a larger group stay. Peaceful, private, and full of country charm - Flax Cottage is your ideal Culverden escape. Please note that there is another property on site that may be occupied during your stay. It is also available as a holiday rental through Bachcare and can be booked in conjunction with this house. You can search PID 1181880 to find that property.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated 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 ### Property is also known as 659363 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.8559,172.82942&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hlpdG%7Bvz%7D_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40SBSBSBUBUBOBUDUDQBUDUDQDQFUDODSFSFSDQHQFQFQFSHMFQHQHOHQFOJQHOHMHOJOJMHOJMJMJMJKJOJKLKJKLKJKLMJGLKLILKLGLILILGLINGLELILENELENENELENELCNANENCLCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBNDL%40NBNDLDNDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNHLFLHLHLFLJLHJJLFLLJJLJJJJJJJLNJJJLJLJLHNJLHNJNHLHNHPHNHPHNFPHLHPFRFPFPFPFPFRDRFRDNFTDPDPDTBTDPDTBPBRBTBTBRBR%40R%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRATATATARATCTARATCPCTCRCTCTCPETEPCTEREPERGREPGRERGPGRGPGPGPGPIPINGPINIPILIPININKNILKNILKNKJKNKJMNKJKJKJMJKJMJMHKJMFMLMFMHMFMHOFMHMDMHODMBOFMDODMDODO%40MBODOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOEOCMAOEMEOEOEMGOCMEMIMEOIMGMIMGMIMGMMMGMKKIMKKKMKKKMKKKKOKKKOKKKOIMKOKMIOIOIOKQGMIQIOIQGQIOGQGQGQIQESGQGSESEQGSESEQESCUEQEUCUCQCUCSCUCQAUCSAUAUASAUAUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1hzDQgFJ-Bt6xQlD_GVi2brrQ2k=) Canterbury, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Culverden Gallery - 26 min drive - 23.5 km - Hawarden Golf Club - 31 min drive - 23.1 km - Waipara Springs Winery - 40 min drive - 41.8 km - Weka Pass Railway - 41 min drive - 42.2 km - Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 59 min drive - 69.2 km #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culverden Tea Rooms - ‬20 min drive - ‪Mac's Diner And Takeaways - ‬20 min drive - ‪The Culverden Hotel - ‬20 min drive - ‪Red Post Cafe - ‬20 min drive - ‪Hurunui Hotel - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage located? > Situated in Hurunui, this vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Culverden Gallery and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Hawarden Golf Club. Flaxmere Garden and Hurunui High Country Track are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hurunui River Retreat - Flax Cottage Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.