Number 8 is aptly named. It’s resourceful design and interiors reflect all that you require to give you the best possible modern but true kiwi bach experience whilst staying in Castlehill village winter or summer. The Castlehill Basin provides amazing skiing, biking, walking, fishing, bouldering and rock climbing. 1 hour drive from Christchurch and you will find yourself immersed in an Alpine Mountain environment. Enjoy a good book, jigsaw or board game by the fire or get out amongst it!

We live just 30 minutes away in Darfield and are available to help by telephone with advice about the local area or if you have any further queries about the house.

Castlehill Village is a unique Alpine Village fabulous for a short stop over on your way through to the West Coast or a great base to access the Mountain playground of the Craigieburn Forest Park and local Ski Areas of Porters, Cheeseman, Broken River, Craigieburn and Mount Olympus. The village has a very community feel with no fences between properties. You can choose to recreate in the mountains and explore all the beautiful local walks and biking trails, or stay close and use the local tennis court, basket ball hoop, kids playground, kiwi water slide, bike pump track and rough nine hole golf course. Porters Lodge is a short 5 minute drive where there is a bar and good food. They also have some fabulous short bike trails and offer a shuttle service to some more advanced trails. There is parking for 2 cars at the house and shed storage for bikes. There is no public transport to and from the village. There are no shops within the village. Groceries will need to be purchased in advance of arrival.