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Royale on Cheese

Vacation home in Castle Hill with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Interior
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Castle Hill, Canterbury
  • Place, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Porters Ski Area
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Castle Hill

Located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 13 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Porters Ski Area - 22 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 24 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 56 min drive - 65.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porters Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • Flock Hill Lodge

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Royale on Cheese

Welcome to a luxurious double-decker chalet in the heart of NZ's cutest village. With room for the whole family, you have views of the majestic Craigieburn & Torlesse Mountain Ranges and the giants' molars boulder formations featured in the Lord of the Rings and Narnia films. Immerse yourself in a remote mountain paradise just over an hour's drive form Christchurch, with tranquil walking tracks through native beech forest just at your back door, and a short drive to lakes, caves and skifields.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and an electric kettle. Change of towels is available on request.

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Terrace/patio
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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Castle Hill, close to Mount Olympus Ski Area, Porters Ski Area, and Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. Cave Stream Scenic Reserve is also within a driving distance of 2.2 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Royale on Cheese?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Does Royale on Cheese have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royale on Cheese?

Yes, every accommodation at Royale on Cheese comes with a balcony.

Reviews

Royale on Cheese Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home from home

Everything about this home was perfect, from the delicious jacuzzi it he homely lounge and dining area to the well kitted out kitchen. And it’s located in one of the most gorgeous landscapes on the world
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Georgie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

We loved our time at this Bach. Great location and the house is very spacious for a family stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Mieke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Well equiped, we enjoyed the spa. The place is defenitly a ski resort, a bit strange in summer. Far from shop or restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025