Title: Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. - 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 # Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. Cottage in Leithfield with kitchenette and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/b4a645cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/6d5770f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/b9c65dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/c24f940f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/6cd50978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this restful haven, just a minute from Leithfield Beach. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and serene sounds of crashing waves as you unwind in comfort, with Hector's food caravan nearby serving local fish and chips on Friday nights. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. If you are looking for peace and quiet, look no further! Here is a restful haven with your peace in mind. We want you to enjoy your time out from the hectic pace of life and go the extra mile to ensure your comfort. The cottage is just a minute from the beach, so you'll have crashing waves to serenade you to sleep. Hector's food caravan (a literal hop, skip, and a jump away) is open to serve you the best local fish and chips on Friday and Saturday nights so you can simply put your feet up! North canterbury is abound with splendid wineries should you wish to venture a little further. Otherwise, Leithfield Beach boasts its own tennis courts, paddling pool for the kids, and playground. It is also a popular 4WD spot. Or simply meander along the beach with its many driftwood and pebble treasures. Amberley is just a five-minute drive and hosts some good eateries. You'll find all the necessary essentials here. But once you arrive at the cotttage, you probably won't want to leave! It's magic just staying put. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88664000/88663902/b11988db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pacific View by Tiny Away Leithfield - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews CA $138 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=88663902&PinnedHotelID=88663902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112885900/112885818/fa233f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loburn Retreat- Fireside by Tiny Away Loburn - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=112885818&PinnedHotelID=112885818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91748500/91748476/a4ef49c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newfields Country Retreat - incl bfst Sefton - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 33 reviews CA $96 CA $159 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=91748476&PinnedHotelID=91748476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995300/37995275/39b59b6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley Amberley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=37995275&PinnedHotelID=37995275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20030000/20025600/20025547/8076d78b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rangiora Eco Holiday Park Fernside - Pool - Dryer - Parking included - Outdoor space 7.4 Good 140 reviews CA $52 CA $60 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=20025547&PinnedHotelID=20025547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110620000/110613300/110613233/4af9796e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bach at Old Broadway - Waikuku Beach Retreat Waikuku Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=110613233&PinnedHotelID=110613233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69750000/69748700/69748657/3ac9c5da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.207573,172.75519&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fbufG%7Dfl%7D_%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBQBUDUBSDSDSBQDUDQFUDQFQFUDQFQFQFQFQHSFQHQFOHQHMHSHMHOHQJOHMJOJMHMJMJOJKJKLOJKJKLKJKLKLILKJGLMLGLILGNILGLILENILELENILCNCNELENCLENANCNALANCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40L%40NBN%40NDLBNDNDLBLBNHNDLDLHLDNHLFLHLFLHLFLHLJLJJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJNJJJNJLJLJLHNJLHNHPHNJLHRHLFPHNFPHPFRFPHPFPFPDPFPDTFPDTDPDTDPDRBRDRBTBTBPBTBRBTBT%40R%40T%40TBR%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATAR%3FTCTARATATCTCRCRCTCPCTCTETCPEREREREPETGPETGPEPGRGPIPGPGPIPGPINGPINIPKNILIPINKNILKNKJKNKLKJKNKJKJMJKJMJMLKFMJMJMHMFMHMHMFMHOFMDMHMDODOHMDM%40OFOBMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMCOGOAMEOIMEMEOIMEMGMIOGMIMIMGMKKIMKMGMMKKMKKKKKMOKKKKKMKOIKKOKMIOKOIQIMIOIQIOIQGOIQGQIQGQGQGQGSEQGUGQEQGUEQESCSESEQCUEUCUCQCUCSCSAUAUCUASAUAUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IhcmDXaZvG8hXzGdo7gU1C3O0Tk=) Leithfield, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Leithfield Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Leithfield Beach Reserves - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Hagley Park - 34 min drive - 46.6 km - Lyttelton Harbour - 49 min drive - 65.2 km - Sumner Beach - 50 min drive - 63.3 km #### Getting around - Rangiora Station - 24 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vintage Espresso - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Amberley Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Copper Road Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Amberley Tea Rooms - ‬8 min drive - ‪Nor'Wester Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. located? > Situated in Leithfield, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Leithfield Beach Reserves and Leithfield Beach. Amberley Beach and Coppard Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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