Near Riccarton Racecourse, this 5 Bedroom townhouse offers a spacious retreat with a huge living area and sunroom perfect for relaxation. Enjoy the BBQ on the deck/patio, or unwind in front of the fireplace after exploring family-friendly activities nearby. The home features full kitchen facilities, wireless internet, and laundry facilities for convenience.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16140 sq m
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value
Blending elegant modern design with beautiful heritage features, including original wood panelling, a grand stairwell, and a gorgeous clawfoot bath, this home offers a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of space for families, large groups, on-site conferences, and retreats.
The layout has been thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, with five generously sized bedrooms — two featuring private ensuites — and three bathrooms plus an additional separate toilet. Whether you're relaxing after a day out or spending time with loved ones, the open-plan living and dining areas provide an ideal setting. Guests have commented that the "spacious living areas and large lounge meant we had plenty of space to enjoy our stay," and particularly appreciated extras like the pool table in the garage.
The fully equipped kitchen (including a rice cooker) makes preparing meals easy, and complimentary toiletries are provided for your convenience. On-site parking and secure 24/7 access ensure a hassle-free stay. As one guest shared, the "comfortable beds, large bedrooms, and fantastic amenities" made their experience truly memorable.
Location-wise, you’ll find everything you need close by — from takeaways, bakeries, and cafés within a short walk, to easy access to Riccarton, the University of Canterbury, and the central city. Many guests have loved the convenience, with one noting the house is "conveniently located right next door to takeaways, a bottle shop and bakery."
- 5 good sized bedrooms (including 2 ensuite bedrooms) - 3 bathrooms - 1 Separate toilet - Bathtub - Spacious living/dining areas that are perfect for large groups - Complimentary toiletries - Rice cooker - On site parking - parking for 4 vehicles - Ideal for couples, business travellers, families and big groups.
We look forward to welcoming you and helping make your Christchurch visit a truly memorable experience!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
On-site 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 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
About the area
Sockburn, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this holiday home. Lyttelton Harbour and Russley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub. The Arts Centre and Christchurch Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Is Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value located?
Located in Sockburn, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Riccarton Park, Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre. University of Canterbury and Air Force Museum of New Zealand are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value 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.
An older home with charm. Lots of room to spread out. Stairs made it difficult for older folks but bedroom on the ground floor fixed that. Only negative was the road noise at night - a very busy street with truck activity was loud.
I had organised a geriatric girl’s road trip for my sister and a group of knitters/crafters, Racecourse Villa being the Christchurch leg. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. There was plenty of space for all 9 of us in this lovely property, clean and tidy, everything we needed. Would recommend to anyone.
5 of us were there to play in the NZ Seniors Golf tournament. We chose the house because we needed 5 bedrooms handy to golf course and relatively central in Christchurch. Worked out fine for all..
All family members thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend. The pool room was very popular. Roomy, comfortable, nice atmosphere. Appreciated the extras.
Lin J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Toni E.
6 June 2019
Relaxing and cosy
We all enjoyed the stay at this gorgeous property. Everyone was loving the fire. All the kitchen was well stocked with plenty of utensils cups etc. The beds and linen beautiful comfortable and clean. We would all definitely recommend.
Toni E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Juliet J.
18 Mar 2019
A great base for a large group
A great base for a large group. We stayed here with a mixed-age group for a family wedding and it was awesome. Comfy beds, plenty of bathrooms and living space, well-equipped kitchen and reasonably kid-friendly.
Juliet J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bronwyn J.
17 Mar 2019
Great property
Excellent facilities and equipped for the large number of guests the property can accommodate. Lovely old house. Really enjoyed our stay.
Bronwyn J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard Z.
15 Feb 2019
Great for a group of friends
We have stayed there nights in that property and it was wonderful. The house has been well maintained, handy for amenities, only seven minutes to and from the airport. We all have had a great time.
Richard Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicola B.
10 Feb 2019
Clean, spacious and well-maintained home
The house is comfortable, spacious and light, and equipped with almost everything we needed for our group of 7 (3 adults, 4 kids). A small downside is that most of the bedrooms have no shelves or chest of drawers, although they do have closets. This is fine for a short stay, but for a longer stay, it's a little tricky figuring out where to put everything. We were lucky enough to be there during very warm weather, and the house does get quite hot, especially upstairs. There is one air-conditioning unit in the living room downstairs, but it didn't really do much to cool the upstairs bedrooms and the whole house got quite hot in the middle of the day. Other than those small issues, the house was perfect for our group. Communication with the property manager was fast and friendly, and they let us drop off our luggage early when we arrived sooner than anticipated. The washer and dryer are very useful. There's even an extra "sleep-out" room, attached to the garage but separate from the rest of the house. although we didn't use it. There is a small collection of shops literally next door, which was very useful for picking up milk, eggs, bakery items and Thai and Indian takeaway.
Nicola B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
9 Jan 2019
Wonderful house clean and tidy, everything we needed for an enjoyable stay,...
Wonderful house clean and tidy, everything we needed for an enjoyable stay, great location handy to everything and easy to find, no hesitation in recommending it
Patricia M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole R.
11 Nov 2018
Beautiful home, great layout, a little bit of luxury
This was the perfect place for our ladies weekend. Plenty of space, great layout. Beautifully decorated. Everything was perfect. We will be back. Thank you
Nicole R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site
8/10 Good
lance d.
29 May 2018
The configuration of the house was perfect for a large family gathering.
The configuration of the house was perfect for a large family gathering. While the house is a reasonably older one with a few drafts the fire more than compensated. We had a great short stay and this property would be perfect in summer for a Ionger family gathering. Thank you.
lance d.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Vicky S.
10 Apr 2018
Loved this house! Perfect for our large group of 10.
Loved this house! Perfect for our large group of 10. Great location with dairy, bottle store and Thai and Indian food available right next door. Riccarton Sunday Markets just around the corner too. Super comfy beds and loved the fire too. Would definitely stay here again.
Vicky S.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Nitin P.
8 Nov 2017
Average.
Average. Front door did not close from outside and had to use back door. Bathroom on ground floor did not have heater or mirror.
Nitin P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
16 July 2017
Lovely house.
Lovely house. Warms up quickly withe the heat pump and log burner in the lounge and plentiful supply of logs. Beds so warm and comfortable and showers powerful and plenty of hot water. Only 15 mins drive to CBD and 10 from airport. We would definitely want to stay here again and recommend it. Only downside is kitchen back door very draughty so kitchen quite cold.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 May 2017
Great place had everything we needed towels, linen,firewood and was tidy and clean would stay again
Great place had everything we needed towels, linen,firewood and was tidy and clean would stay again