Title: Small Town Getaway - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926197957&destination=Southbridge%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=123015626&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Small Town Getaway ## Photo gallery for Small Town Getaway ![Interior - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123020000/123015700/123015626/1dc1e2ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123020000/123015700/123015626/f777674a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123020000/123015700/123015626/67fc7c58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123020000/123015700/123015626/195a47ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123020000/123015700/123015626/cb6a3bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Small Town Getaway provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom1076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Small Town Getaway Want a change of scenery? Situated in natural surroundings, a quiet location. Southbridge is a small rural town South of Christchurch and 8 kms from Leeston township, lovely scenery with a strong farming community. Southridge has a public swimming pool open in summer, Fish n chip / Chinese takeaway, play ground, reserve and an Indian food truck. There is a superette open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, as well as a local pub for an ale or meal in the Restaurant. The beach and the Rakaia River is known for its salmon and trout fishing, and 3 minutes by car to the Ellesmere speedway. Walking tracks include bird walk in harts Creek and the Rakaia huts walk. On High Street Southbridge at the back of our property is a Studio style accommodation. With Nice outdoor area and garden. 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom. Kitchen and living area with Fold down Sofa bed. Kitchen with electric stove Fridge- freezer with iced filtered water and ice Cutlery Pots and pans Safe drinking water Microwave Hot water jug Electric AC and heater Complementary milk, coffee, tea and hot chocolate and Sugar TV and stereo Books/magazines (movies and board games) Bedding provided ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Paper towels - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not 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. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20030000/20025600/20025547/574ce37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rangiora Eco Holiday Park Fernside - 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area Southbridge is home to this apartment. Local points of interest include Lake Ellesmere, Lincoln University, and Lincoln Event Centre. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Small Town Getaway Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel B. Feb 10, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable well equipped accommodation, with everything you could ask for in the kitchen, hosts were very friendly while respecting our privacy, nothing was a problem. ##### Nigel B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie W. Mar 22, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was lovely, and host was nearby and approachable. It was great for what we needed . ##### Debbie W. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade T. Feb 28, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice ##### Jade T. 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