4.7★
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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
38 Customer Review(s)
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James 
“Beautiful, peaceful cottage.”
Would love to stay again.
Would love to stay again.
- James, April 2025 -
Sharon “We had a lovely stay at the cottage and would be keen to return for another stay.”
Beautiful location and secluded spot made for a relaxing get-away. Lots to do and see in the area. We particularly enjoyed the nature walks, Coast Up Close cruise and learning more about the history of Akaroa.
- Sharon, January 2025Jane “Absolutely lovely.”
We really enjoyed our stay. One tiny thing would have been useful - a little plastic draining board - but that's all.
- Jane, October 2024Michael “Absolutely stunning spot for a quiet weekend away, will be back for sure!”
- Michael, October 2024Tracey “Fabulous cottage with amazing views.”
Lovely and private, very comfortable inside. Loved the spa bath and roaring fire. Great walks close by. Walking distance to town. Had very relaxing 5 days there, did not want to leave. Will definitely be back.
- Tracey, June 2024Derek “Amazing hidden private retreat, brilliant location with the perfect view of Akaroa Fully recommended Thank you”
- Derek, June 2024Albert “Lovely setting and comfortable bed.”
A few things could improve Mould on curtains coming in by kitchen. bad. also needs a tie_ back. The hand basin outlet needs a clean. A better quality toilet seat needed, this one is too plastic and lightweight. We arrived on 28th and left on 30th. Only ONE towel each to use for 3 showers each. Internal windows dirty, especially by the table. Cobwebs against the house deck. From top of path by the car park to where the path flattens out, PLEASE put in a wooden railing to hold on to. It is the path, with that angled step that is very dangerous.If I was by myself I would not have been able to reach your house. A few more games to play would be good. sorry> only trying to improve things for you.
- Albert, January 2024Thank you for your review Albert. At Bachcare we take cleaning very seriously and have strict guidelines in place to maintain our high standards. We are sorry in this case this was not what you experienced. We will follow up on this with our local team along with any other maintenance that may be required. Bachcare
Jana “Amazing location as the cottage has perfect stop.”
Sadly the noise neighbours had make the stay bit unpleasant and instead hearing birds we hear people yelling. Hope next time it will be better as looking forward to come back again.
- Jana, January 2024Thank you for taking the time to review your stay Jana and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay in this ideally located Bach. We will raise the neighbour issues with the owner and try to come to a solution so future quests are not impacted. Bachcare
Jemma “No tea towels were provided.”
Last time I stayed I provided my own linen, this is now not allowed. Therefore it was pretty frustrating not to have tea towels. I phone as soon as I discovered it but it was 48 hours before tea towels were provided.
- Jemma, January 2024Bettina “A cosy tiny home in the woods near to Akaroa.”
In the morning the birds will wake you with their singing. A good place to relax.
- Bettina, December 2023Rowena “We had a relaxing and memorable three days at Woodside cottage.”
We had magnificent weather which was a plus. The cottage was even better than we imagined. The pictures in the listing lead us to book but the pictures cannot possibly describe the peace, the privacy, the bird song and the view. The cottage had a really comfortable bed and everything we needed and was spotless.
- Rowena, October 2023Tracy “Other than they key code not being correct and losing 45 mins of our day, we loved everything thanks.”
We even bought ourselves a flying nectar feeder after seeing how great yours was for the local birdlife.
- Tracy, September 2023Jemma “A delightful cottage.”
Nice and warm and a beautiful view.
- Jemma, September 2023Jan “Lovely secluded setting but close to the township.”
A fire going when we arrived was very welcoming.
- Jan, August 2023Connor “Absolutely loved our stay!”
Thankyou
- Connor, August 2023Richard “Great get away a credit to the owners”
- Richard, July 2023Thankyou for your kind feedback. We love feedback so that we can make improvements where required. Hope to host you again in the future. Bachcare
Rebecca “We absolutely love Woodside.”
It is our second stay there and we will definitely be back! So peaceful and well appointed. The birdsong is incredible and the fire in winter is just perfect! Thank you again from us!
- Rebecca, June 2023Thankyou for your kind feedback. We look forward to hosting you again. Bachcare
Chris “Absolutely perfect .”
Had everything you needed
- Chris, May 2023Jeanette “Well where do we start, lovely cottage, get refurbishment.”
Lovely large deck to sit or stand to listen to the beautiful song birds and beautiful views. Was great to relax. Got everything you need, and more. Thank you so much.
- Jeanette, March 2023Catherine “Fabulous cottage.”
Comfortable, clean, secluded. Great view of harbour (binoculars provided). Surrounded by bush: Tui, Bellbird, Kereru and Quail all made an appearance. Highly recommended.
- Catherine, February 2023Ben “We really enjoyed our time at Woodside, it provided what we were looking for - discreet, great views, relaxing setting.”
Also liked the walkway to Children’s Bay and into town. A couple of areas could improve slightly to make the experience even better: - cleanliness. There were hairs on fooor in bathroom, the bathroom plug had mould, some of the mugs had marks that I washed before using. - outside area wiped/cleaned. I wiped down the railing outside as it was covered in dirt and bird poo etc. Loveley area so would use it more if clean. - it eas extremely hot when we stayed, which was great, except for the nights when hard to cook the room without any air conditioning. Moved to sleep directly under the fan.
- Ben, February 2023Thank you for your review, Ben. At Bachcare, we take cleaning very seriously and have strict guidelines in place to maintain our high standards. We are sorry that in this case that was not what you experienced. We will follow this up with our local team along with any other maintenance that may be required. Bachcare
Mark “I would like to say it was fantastic and would recommend it too anyone looking to stay there.”
- Mark, January 2023Nathan “Wonderful little place to stay highly recommended.”
great views of the harbour . Everything is really close to akaroa etc ..a couple things I could think of was that the place could do with aircon for the summer months as it gets very warm even with the doors open letting in fresh air and the roof fan on & the bbq could do with a clean it’s pretty yuck maybe even at the point of replacing it in the future as it didn’t operate all that well
- Nathan, December 2022Aaron “What an amazing place to stay for a couples weekend.”
Great views, secluded from neighbours and wonderful birdsong. The setup is perfect for two. A true hidden gem
- Aaron, December 2022Nicola “Idyllic spot.”
Loved the morning birdsong. We'll maintained. Good communication
- Nicola, November 2022Steven “Cleanliness of the bath was the reason for lower marking.”
Everything else was excellent
- Steven, November 2022Vukica “Beautiful cottage with view, hidden between trees were birds are singing.”
Tranquility should be the name for this place. We enjoyed cold days and nights thanks to fire place. Bed was very comfy, big bath, shower and everything what you need. Highly recommended!
- Vukica, October 2022Janis “Lovely property in the bush, private and with a fantastic view - although a bit of tree pruning might be needed soon to maintain it.”
Perplexing that no toiletries were provided but everything else was there. Spacious and comfortable, and our dog loved it too. The only improvement could be a little more attention to dusting
- Janis, October 2022Jo “We had a wonderful relaxing stay, thank you so much.”
We thoroughly enjoyed the serenity of the location and listening to the birds each day. The cottage was so beautifully decorated and the lovely big bed was incredibly comfortable. Thank you and we look forward to another romantic getaway in the near future.
- Jo, October 2022Ruby “Lovely stay.”
Great spot and fantastic amenities.
- Ruby, September 2022Marie “We loved this property.”
it was private and comfortable and within easy walking distance to the village. We will definitely come and stay again.
- Marie, August 2022Ilah “We had an amazing stay, such an amazing location.”
Thank you, we will be back!
- Ilah, July 2022Nicole “Fantastic place , cosy , warm , private .”
Bed is so comfortable. It was raining while we were there so we had the fire on and a good scary movie . It was perfect . Thanks to Nick at Bachcare on the phone for organising linen and towels that I forgot to book . I think you should add the linen etc and up the cost .. nothing worse than forgetting linen and towels
- Nicole, July 2022Rebecca “What a beautiful cottage in such a peaceful and private spot.”
We absolutely loved our stay. Such a perfect place to relax and reset. Woodside has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The fire was so warm, a very comfortable king size bed, a lovely spa bath and all the amenities you would ever need. The tui and birdsong were incredible. Thank you for such a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!
- Rebecca, June 2022Anthony and Megan “Very nice stay, picturesque with lovely native bird life.”
- Anthony and Megan, April 2022Dalice “You'll fall in love with this gorgeous wee bach'!”
. Absolutely everything is thought of, bed is super comfy, it's very warm, the fire is gorgeous and the birdsong and birds are beautifully constant - tuis, kereru, piwakawaka and bell birds!Loved it!
- Dalice, March 2022Gail “A very relaxing stay at a serene and private property.”
The native bush, harbour views and bird song make the holiday experience delightful
- Gail, December 2021Viane “Perfect relaxing getaway”
- Viane, November 2021Summary
- Bedroom 1: King
- Bathroom 1 with: Shower, Bath, Vanity, Toilet
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Iron, Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Microwave, Fridge Freezer, Stovetop, Toaster
- Off-street parking
Linen
Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.
The property
Picture yourself spending a romantic getaway at this peacefully positioned cottage, where surrounding bush, native birds, and expansive views are perfectly paired with a bright and spacious place to call home. Welcome to Woodside! A classic cottage with all the mod cons, Woodside is equipped with USB and wireless charging points. Beautifully decorated, this studio-style cottage is thoughtfully furnished to offer both comfort and convenience, perfect for those moments when you just want to snuggle up on the couch and watch your favourite show on the Smart TV. On a winter getaway, light the wood-burning fireplace for extra cozy ambiance. Lay out a charcuterie board with some of the fresh Akaroa smoked salmon you picked up in town, then make the most of the seamless indoor-outdoor flow through the French doors onto the deck. Here, a gorgeous backdrop makes raising a glass to being on holiday even better, then later fire up the BBQ for a delicious dinner as the sun goes down. You're sure to get a good night's rest in the luxurious king-size bed here at Woodside. A generous bathroom, complete with a two-person spa bath, completes the setup for your romantic Akaroa retreat. Set out for the day to explore what this picturesque slice of paradise has to offer. Pack a picnic and drive just two minutes or walk down the private walkway to Children’s Bay for a relaxing afternoon and a swim, or head just four minutes in the other direction to Takamatua Bay. If you’re a keen golfer, the Akaroa Golf Club is a 10-minute drive north. Or, just five minutes' drive south will find you in the heart of the Akaroa Harbour township, where you can immerse yourself in the French history of the area with its boutique shopping and world-class eateries, not to mention the activities and wildlife spotting opportunities on offer. For those looking to make their retreat even more special, there is a private bush walk connecting Woodside with Laneside - Akaroa Holiday Cottage. If you wish to book both properties for a larger group, you can find Laneside on our website. For an idyllic spot to whisk the one you love away to, look no further than Woodside!
This property is surrounded by a large expanse of bush. It is essential that guests take personal responsibility for their own safety in and around the bush area surrounding the property.
Please be aware this property does not have a full kitchen. A kitchenette with under-bench fridge (with small built-in freezer), dual electric hob, microwave, toaster, and kettle, as well as a BBQ are available for your stay.
Free laundry facilities are provided on site in a communal laundry building with the adjacent self-contained unit.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.About the location
Situated in the stunning Banks Peninsula of the Canterbury region, Akaroa and its outer bays are simply magical. Experience the blend of French and British architecture in Akaroa itself, or venture out and explore the beautiful outer bays. Discover the colonial past of Akaroa township, while the more adventurous can go sea kayaking or head out to visit the penguin colonies. A harbour cruise to check out the Hector's dolphins and other marine wildlife is a must-do! Just a 90 minute drive from Christchurch. All of our Akaroa holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.
