Matagouri Hütte - Christchurch, Port Levy Ferienhaus

The cottage sits in an orchard in a quiet valley, surrounded by Banks Peninsula’s ancient hills. Hedges and plantings keep it completely private. Best of all, just outside your door, a sheltered spa and sauna look out over the shaded Owhetoro Stream. Spend your evenings soaking and steaming under cover, rain or shine, with the sound of the stream nearby, then wake to birdsong and a gentle, leisurely morning.

Inside, the cottage is cosy, colourful and full of character. The open-plan living and bedroom is warmed by a woodburner fireplace, perfect for toasty evenings curled up with a book from the shelves or watching your favourite shows on the smart TV with Freeview.

There’s a luxurious king-sized bed, plenty of storage, and a fully equipped kitchen for whipping up a magical meal. Outside the French doors, an intimate paved courtyard is ideal for a glass of wine, with deckchairs and lawns for sunbathing.

Guests are welcome to wander the Owhetoro homestead gardens, with herbaceous borders, a pear walk, orchards of apples, pears, quinces, figs, citrus and cider apples, native bush and towering totara hedges.

Explore nearby

- Port Levy wharf is about five minutes away, perfect for a picnic, with the area’s favourite swimming beach just beyond.
- Local tracks wind over the hills’ tussock and bush, and Port Levy has a rich Māori and European history to discover.
- Charteris Bay Golf Club and Orton Bradley Park are around half an hour away.
- Akaroa is an hour’s scenic drive via Wild Cattle Hill and Pigeon Bay, where you can soak up its Gallic charm and variety of attractions.
- Little River is 45 minutes over the Western Valley road, home to the vibrant Little River Gallery and Café, and a gateway to the Peninsula’s wild southern bays.
- Diamond Harbour is a 20-minute drive for shops, cafés and petrol.

There’s ample parking in the old cattleyards, with plenty of room for a boat on the quiet road.

A tranquil, enchanted escape awaits you at Matagouri Cottage.

As the Owhetoro Stream is of course unfenced, adults should closely supervise any young children to ensure their safety near water.

While there is cellphone coverage, please be aware that there is no WiFi available at this property.

The contours of the hills mean that the cottage does not have cellphone reception. There is cellphone reception in other parts of Port Levy.