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The old bakery

Cottage in Christchurch with kitchen

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Near trendy 'The Colombo' shopping mall in Sydenham, The Old Baker's Cottage offers a charming retreat. With a sunny and warm backyard where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables, this cozy cottage is perfect for couples or small groups of friends. Enjoy the fresh environment with new carpet, thermo-coated curtains, and modern bathroom amenities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

The old bakery

The Old Baker's Cottage
Located near trendy 'The Colombo' shopping mall in Sydenham, this cute cottage, built around 1918, makes for an excellent centrally located place to stay in Christchurch. With a double and a single bedroom it is a great place for a couple or three people
The property is fully fenced; sunny and warm with an enclosed backyard. If any fruits and vegetables are ready for harvesting, feel free to pick some and use them in your cooking.
The cottage has recently had a make-over. New carpet was laid in both bedrooms and living area with new thermo-coated curtains covering the windows. All walls were painted and a new shower cubicle and toilet were installed in the bathroom. All add to a fresh and clean environment where it is a pleasure to stay. The cottage is fully furnished, cosy, rustic, and TV-free. Wi-Fi has been connected though. The heat-pump warms the whole house. All linen is provided.
The inner city of Christchurch, the Botanical Garden, Museums and Art Galleries (3km away) can be reached easily. Busses depart only 50 m away from the front door, on Colombo Street, the main road which runs through the city centre. A supermarket, a number of fast food outlets and public parks (one with playground) can be found within easy walking distance of the cottage.
Christchurch calls itself the 'Garden City' and looks pretty at any time of the year. A walk along the close by Heathcote River is a delight at any time of the year.
Christchurch is renowned across the country for its stunning mountain bike trails. The cottage is located near the more extreme tracks on the Port Hills and in Victoria Park. These areas also boost many walking tracks. The Christchurch Adventure Park is only a few km away. There's outdoor adventure to suit every level.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 161 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Sydenham, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this cottage. Bridge of Remembrance and Canterbury Earthquake Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include High Street and Margaret Mahy Playground. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at One New Zealand Stadium or Wolfbrook Arena. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, rock climbing and cycling nearby.
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Sydenham, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Riverside Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cathedral Square - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • New Regent Street - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪5th Street - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moon Under Water - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Armadillo's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The old bakery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The old bakery?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The old bakery?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The old bakery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The old bakery located?

Located in Sydenham, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Canterbury Earthquake Memorial and One New Zealand Stadium. Bridge of Remembrance and Riverside Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The old bakery 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the purpose of our trip. House is as photos. Clean, quiet and had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne B.

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

Quaint Stay

Very quaint and rustic. Convenient location. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Sweet Stay

Quaint and comfortable place for family of three. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki H.

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

Peaceful, comfortable and cute

Wonderful stay. Very sweet place, and good location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie B.

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

Nice stay

Loved the retro cottage. Nice and quite and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard B.

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

Christchurch

We had a lovely stay. Ellen was very accomodating and communicated very well with us. The cottage was perfect for our needs and the location was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Spacious place near the city

Great location near city centre. Lovely backyard with seasonal garden and spacious house.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jandl s.

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

The old bakery..

Comfortable. cosy. little property. cloe to the centre of Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

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

Thank you

What a lovely place to stay in! So comfortable and clean, and very close to many parts of Christchurch. Very reasonably priced and such a helpful host. Bless you Ellen.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian M.

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

Convenient in Christchurch

Not too far from the city. Plenty of food nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

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

The Bakery

Great central location. Private with easy parking. Clean and comfortable! Great place to start our NZ adventure 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill and Stuart H.

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

The old Bakery cottage

A delightfully comfortable and homely cottage with everything we needed. An easy place to stay with good parking. Our grandchildren came by and we loved playing "Fish". Centrally located with nearby supermarket and eateries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob m.

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

Classic chch stay. Just awesome.

Classic wee chch property, well located and with plenty of utilities close by. Comfy beds, great water and great comms with the host. Excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alan P.

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

Clean and comfortable

Very clean and comfortable and close to supermarket and coffee shops and takeaways. Walking distance from town. Sometimes a little noise from commercial unit next door but not unacceptable
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location

This property was well represented by the description. Good location close to city transit and grocery etc. very quiet and comfortable. Great garden and host was very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

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

Very handy spot.

Enjoyed being in this property. So close to Countdown, cafes. Being the middle of winter could do with having a heater in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nance S.

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

Sydenham

Basic but comfortable had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

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

Charming Cottage

We have stayed here previously and enjoyed it as much this time as the first. The location suited us perfectly. The cottage is very clean and the beds are very comfortable. It is well stocked with everything that you need. Ellen is a wonderful host. Thanks Ellen.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

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This is comfortable reasonably priced accommodation which matches the online description that we found at the last minute. It is a bit out of the way from where we normally stay but we would consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Sister stay

Very neat, warm and tidy, easy to find. Comfortable beds Will be lovely in summer to use back garden. Didn't really miss a tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Liz G.

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

Summer in Sydenham

The property was just as expected and perfect for us on our 18 day holiday in Christchurch. The weather was terrible, but the cottage was warm and comfortable. There was plenty of room for our things and we were able to entertain friends and family. Even though the surrounding area isn't inspiring, we were amazed how quiet it was, and the closeness of public transport was good. The downside could be parking, but we never had to park more than 50mtrs away. Ellen was really helpful and brought us clean linen and towels half way through. Lovely quirky cottage.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marise R.

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

Rawson family

Absolutely fantastic. The property is amazing. Everything is there. Immaculate and very cozy. Great feeling when walking inside. Very stress free and great location. I 100% would love to stay there again. The host is amazing too. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you so very much. Am planning another trip in a few months and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

The Bakery Grows on you

When we first arrived the old bakery appeared a bit defensive with its tall fences and not a lot of street appeal, but once we went inside it had a cosy homliness about it and was clean and kind to us. Beds were comfortable, lots of power points for device charging, strong jet shower and everything you needed was available. I went to the anytime fitness gym that was just across the road and the supermarket just a couple of minutes walk. While very close to the main street, the actual street was a dead end and nice and quiet. It was very easy to get a car park on the street in front of the house. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the easy contact with the owner. Such good value I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Fran S.

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

Sadly lacking

We had high hopes for this historic facility and enjoy antiques and unique properties. This location and facility have many things going for it: great water pressure in the shower, fun shabby sheek property, and a nice sitting area. But various things are lacking which made it one of our least enjoyable stays of our month in NZ. These little changes could make a big difference: needs less scratchy towels, more than just two sets of dishes, fresh soap in the bathroom vs half used old bar soap, tidied back garden, microwave, and the special extras little coffee in the coffee jar and more than a spoonful of sugar in the sugar jar. We specifically seek out Premier Host locations and though the host may be a lovely person, the aspects of being a premier host facility were lacking. I am sure this place will improve, as the host has put in new carpet and fresh paint. A few more practical changes will make this place great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

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

Chillin in NZ

The property itself, Is awesome. The main bedroom caters for everyone. The second bedroom is small but will cater for most people but not 6-foot giants. The whole place is very cozy and comfortable. I just wanted to chill out. I was glad I took my laptop and was able to use the WI-FI. There is no TV In the cottage. This is ok for a couple of days. The cottage could do with a Microwave. The nearby takeaways are very generous. So could do with the microwave. All takeaways and grocery shops all within walking distance. If you are renting a vehicle just be aware of the drive way next to the property. This is a great place to stay Would do it again.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023