[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley Vacation home in Amberley with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995300/37995275/39b59b6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995300/37995275/1d0bad1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995300/37995275/e8161ad2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995300/37995275/949a9f32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995300/37995275/ba115bfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the charming town of Amberley, Post Office Cottage offers a unique and peaceful retreat. Spread out in this historic building with plenty of nooks for quiet reflection, reading or playing a game of pool. Relax in the private garden under the deck umbrella. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley There aren't too many Post Offices offering accommodation in New Zealand, however this historic building is now in private ownership and had been lovingly restored to offer a memorable experience for travellers to Amberley. Many features suggestive of it's previous function have been retained whilst creating a modern and comfortable place of rest for the holiday maker. There is space to spread out. Nooks and crannies abound for quiet reflection, reading, writing and browsing. Enjoy a game of pool or chess, or just laze away the day in the private garden under the deck umbrella. Explore the region during the day: numerous walkways in the nearby Mt. Grey recreation area; golf down at the beach; cycle trails; steam train in the Weka Pass; and , of course, all the wine tours and tasting that the famous Waipara Valley can offer. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only. Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/b4a645cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as La Poste: Historic Accommodation in Amberley Amberley ## About the area Amberley is home to this vacation home. Amberley Golf Club and Waipara Hills are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chamberlain Park and Oakfields Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Amberley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Amberley.dx6046752) [View more Vacation homes in Amberley](https://www.expedia.ca/Amberley-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6046752-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.15308%2C172.72522&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2DIj1PuS_eRp-iWL8kC_G8bFtGw=) Amberley, Amberley ### What's nearby - Oakfields Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Amberley Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km - Waipara Springs Winery - 10 min drive - 13.4 km - Amberley Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.9 km - Leithfield Beach - 19 min drive - 10.5 km ### Getting around - Rangiora Station - 19 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Waipara Hills - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bunco’s Diner - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pegasus Bay Winery & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Copper Road Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Vineyard Valley Food Cart - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley located? > Situated in Amberley, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Chamberlain Park, Hurunui Memorial Library Amberley, and Oakfields Reserve. Seadown Crescent Reserve and Amberley Eastern Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## La Poste: historic accommodation in Amberley Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob Nov 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very roomy with excellent amenities. ##### Rob Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur D. Jan 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great, unique holiday property Just as shown in the pictures, this was a great place to stay that wasn't just another cookie cutter motel space, spacious and comfortable, great communication from owner and easy check in, definately recommended ##### Arthur D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa H. Sep 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic for a family- wonderful property The property was beautiful, roomy, delightfully quirky, clean, well equipped and in a great location. Will definitely be our home away from home when we visit the grandchildren. Really comfortable and lots to do, a great space for family time and creating happy memories. ##### Teresa H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant L. May 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay Homely, comfortable and inviting house, odd train going past, but hardly noticed, great location close to local ammenities, definetly would stay again, great value Many thanks Grant ##### Grant L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter T. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great weekend stay. A large comfortable property with plenty of room close to all amenities and a short drive to several excellent wineries and restaurants. Will be back. ##### Peter T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania B. Apr 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Le Poste has it all Awesome place to stay - loved the old post office features. Very well setup place - everything you will need. ##### Tania B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing, quirky with a surprise The accommodation was amazing, quirky and very good value. It would be great to stay there for a longer stay. Plenty of room inside and and the outside space is large, private and enclosed. We loved it and definitely stay again ##### Stephanie M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni J. Dec 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous accommodation The property was spacious, comfortable, super clean and well equiped. The communication with the host was brilliant. Would definitely recommend! ##### Toni J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. May 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Really lovely well set up ##### Sue S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy Mar 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Fantastic place to stay for a few days of relaxation. Very spacious and well equipped. Handy to cafes and supermarket. When we saw how close the railway tracks were, we were a bit apprehensive, but there was no noise issue from the trains. ##### Roy Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison F. May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Alison F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ruth K. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Courthouse Whilst an awesome quirky house to stay at, it wasn’t the owners fault that road works were happening right outside their place at the time (including all night road works where the men chose to use the front step as their smoko area). The oven didn’t work and the alternative “air fryer” short circuited the kitchen.Other than that, loved the quirky courthouse. Had lots of fun with the pool table. Comfortable beds, great location to where we needed to be. Lovely that they left some Cookietime cookies for us to enjoy also. ##### Ruth K. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon R. Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North Canterbury Getaway Great location, close enough to dip into Chch if wanted, but perfectly positioned to enjoy all North Canterbury has to offer, with wineries, rivers and beaches, a stones through away. Positioned in the heart of a friendly community with plenty of Cafe and dinning options within walking distance. Loved the private deck and backyard along with the bonus of the pool table for some friendly family competition. Highly recommend - great character! ##### Sharon R. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIM M., Orinoco, Motueka 7196 Jan 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and good value Great spot to stay in Amberley. You may hear one night train to rattle the window in the 2nd bedroom.. adds to the character ! ##### TIM M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin M. Nov 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ❤️ Was a very nice place to stay ##### Justin M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIM M., Orinoco, Motueka 7196 Aug 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Characterful and quirky Lovely to stay somewhere with some soul . ##### TIM M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzie J. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nostalgic fun in the Court House.. Loved our accommodation in the Court House and Post Office. Nostalgic fun with the interior design, novelties, nic nacs and lay out. Such a delightful surprise that it was even better than in the photos. Had everything we needed and more. Excellent communication with host. ##### Suzie J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne B. Sep 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property Thank you. V accommodating, lovely presented property. Looks amazing & we will be back. Thank you so much. ##### Wayne B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike W. Jun 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another perfect base for a couple of days in the '03 ... Again, this property ticked all the boxes for us. The teenager has space (and good wifi speed) and a games room with a pool table. Mum and Dad get to relax on comfy sofas/chairs and stay toasty warm, even on a chilly north Canterbury night. We'll be back again, next time we're down in the '03 ... ##### Mike W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike W. May 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Autumn escape from Wellington What a gem of a place on a sunny Autumn weekend ... with the French bakery, speciality pie shop, microbrewery (with wood-fired pizza!) and pretty-things-shop (Ruby Six) walking distance away around the corner. Just the break we needed. And The Courthouse property was perfect for lounging around reading books, sharing a drink with visiting friends, and playing petanque and games of pool. The place had everything we needed and was toasty warm. Thanks for having us to stay! ##### Mike W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonty C. Apr 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of the best baches I've stayed at Beautiful, well equipped, character filled house. Plenty of space and good location for visiting Amberley Beach (saw hector dolphins), Gore Bay, and Christchurch. ##### Jonty C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher W., New Zealand Mar 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic and quirky filled with period memorabilia One street off the highway in Amberley and well placed with a pub two doors down and Brew Moon around the corner. Large and comfortable with lots of character. The host interaction was very smooth and efficient. ##### Christopher W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. Feb 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well loved historic building. This bach has been lavishly renovated, is centrally located and has a modern bathroom and kitchen. What’s not to like? ##### Robert M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike b. Jan 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This is an amazing hitorical place to stay.The photos dont do it any justice. We really enjoyed staying here.Would be great if there was some info history about the place.Only one thing i would say is that the small window in the main bedroom needs a curtain as very bright light at 5.30 in the morning.We would love to stay again.Was a great location and not far from our family in Rangiora.Love the way it still has all the originality. ##### mike b. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne G. Oct 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great quirky interesting place. Immaculate,, loved it. Excellent ##### Marianne G.