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Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres

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Nestled in the heart of Oxford, North Canterbury, New Zealand, Oxford Holiday Cottage is a haven for relaxation and adventure. This modern two-bedroom retreat features a spacious open-plan living area with log burner and Wi-Fi. With its fully equipped kitchen, guests can enjoy home-cooked meals while taking in the picturesque mountain views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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.

Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres

Oxford Holiday Cottage is a modern, two bedroom, self-contained, self catering cottage set on our 10 acre lifestyle block with mountain views in Oxford, North Canterbury, New Zealand. We have very friendly chickens and three steers on the property.

The cottage is lovely and warm - perfect for that weekend getaway, holiday, ski trip or when visiting family in Oxford. (Sleeps up to six). Now with fast WiFi!

The holiday cottage is modern & fully furnished to a high standard, it has a spacious open plan living area, two bedrooms & a bathroom. The cottage is cleaned to a high standard and we take the time to iron the bedsheets. Towels are also provided.

Due to previous issues WE NO LONGER ACCEPT BOOKINGS FOR BRIDAL PARTY GROUPS attending weddings or other wedding related events.

The cottage is lovely & warm with high levels of insulation, perfect for that winter getaway. There is plenty of firewood & the log burner can be lit for your arrival. There is a heat pump for heating or air conditioning. Check out our website for more information.

The kitchen is fully equipped - complete with electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, clothes dryer, tub, gas hot water, toaster, sandwich toaster, kettle - all you need for a relaxing break! Tea & coffee are provided & milk on arrival. Guests can use our BBQ on request.

The lounge area has a log burner, tv with freeview, dvd player & cd player/radio. Wi-Fi is available. Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside.

The main bedroom contains a queen sized bed, wardrobe, drawers & bedside cabinet. Sink into the feather pillows and enjoy a relaxing stay in the country!

The second bedroom contains a double bunk bed (double bottom, single top), single bed, large drawers & bedside cabinet.
The bathroom has a shower, toilet, hairdryer, heater & vanity.

There is an outside play area for children (slide, swings, fort, tyre swing, trampoline). A porta cot, baby bath and baby toys are available on request. You can feed the chickens, watch the cattle (3 steers). There are also goats, sheep, horses and a peacock in the neighbouring properties.

We don't allow domestic pets but we may be able to accommodate horses if you are attending an equestrian event in the area. Advance notice is required.

Close to Waimakariri golf course, Oxford & View Hill tennis courts, kayaking at the Waimakariri Gorge and Ashley gorge or Waimakariri River, hiking, mountain biking....

We are a great alternative to a Hotel, Motel or B&B with plenty of space inside and out! The fire will keep you toasty warm in winter, perfect after a day of skiing or snowboarding at Mount Hutt or Porters. The cottage is only 7 minutes drive from Oxford township.

Our house is 30 metres from the cottage. We also have a tiny house available (approx 12 metres from the cottage).
Relax & unwind, feed the chickens, watch the cattle, explore the forest & enjoy our little piece of paradise that is New Zealand!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free firewood
  • Garden

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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 861 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Note from host: Infants up to 12 months are free

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Burnt Hill, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Oxford Museum - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Pearson Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • A and P Showgrounds - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 57 min drive - 74.8 km
  • University of Canterbury - 59 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Sheffield Pies - Oxford Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 51 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪under the oaks cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$227.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from A and P Showgrounds and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Waimakariri River. Mt Cheeseman Ski Area and Fowler Reserve are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and fast communication. This is the second time we have stayed here and can 100% recommend it, very quiet and the log burner was a bonus. Thanks for lighting it for us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oxford cottage

Great having two rental houses on one property allowing a larger group to stay in one place. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts

Great hosts, and a very cozy, well equipped cottage. Even had fire lit by hosts when we were out. Above and beyond!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Living

We enjoyed this VRBO. It is in an idyllic country setting. So peaceful and relaxing. Janette was a fabulous host. The property is exactly as described and was spotlessly clean. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre W.

Absolutely perfect getaway with everything you'd need

We had an absolutely wonderful stay and regret we couldn't extend our stay there. We will definitely stay here again in the future if we happen to be in the area. It was clean, cozy and well kept and organized. The homeowners are super friendly and the small town of Oxford is just minutes away. This is a modern homestead with everything you would need for a perfect getaway. Thank you again for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oxford homestay

Beautiful setting, great home with all the amenities, lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phill c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Fantastic Stay

This was our second recent stay. Everything was as promised in the listing. The cottage was sparkling clean and Janette and family were welcoming and appreciative we booked again. Overall we would rate this cottage as superlative; 6/5 and would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay/ explore the Otaga area .Jan and Phill
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

phill c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We stayed on two occasions recently and would rate our stays at six stars.Cottage was everything promised in the listing. Totally set up for cooking and relaxing. It was sparkling clean and nicely decorated. The welcome we received from Janette and her family made us feel special. Great advice on attractions in the area, some fresh free range eggs and the nightly chicken roundup and family ball scrum made us feel at home.Would absolutely stay here again.Jan and Phill
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot in rural inland Canterbury

Tons of space and all amenities make this house a wonderful place to stay. A very pleasant rural spot with nice mountain outlook. Friendly and very helpful owner. The house is immaculate and has everything needed for stay of any duration. Oxford township (restaurants, bars & galleries) is close, as is the Waimakariri Gorge. All up a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Janette and Simon have a magic little spot with glorious glimpses of mountain ranges. We loved our stay in the cottage. It was so cosy with the wood stove and cooking facilities were great. Perfect location to do what we wanted which is walk in the forests and view the mountains. Oxford is a lovely town for coffee and meals. Great Art Gallery there. Good supermarket.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Quiet peaceful property with farm animals and all home comforts in the house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

brent w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

handy to golf course.

suited me as was handy to oxford township and golf course and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Exceptionally clean house and accommodating hosts. A memorable experience. We would love to come again some time. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

P S.

Very warm and tidy.

Lovely hosts and Cottage. Will be even better when there is perhaps some privacy screening from the main house and maybe some outdoor seating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019