Sherwood Lodge

Perched amongst the treetops on a hillside above the city, Sherwood Lodge is like nowhere else you've ever stayed. A private paradise, Sherwood is surrounded by landscaped gardens of natives, subtropicals and fruit trees with numerous water features including a stream running through the property. The sound of running water makes for an incredible night's sleep while native birdsong surrounds you and expansive views give you a different vista every day. Guest accommodation is the entire property - a two-storey architecturally-designed treehouse set on 1000sqm of landscaped hillside gardens. There are four large, sunny bedrooms (1 King bedroom with ensuite upstairs and 3 Queen bedrooms downstairs), multiple living areas, modern full-size kitchen and recently renovated bathroom plus two separate toilets, a second kitchenette and a laundry. It's an upmarket, unique and comfortable home with plenty of space for larger groups or extended family. With two large heatpumps, bedroom heaters, double-glazing and extensive insulation, the house is warm and cosy on even the coldest Canterbury days. We're also perfectly positioned for sunshine so often the heating isn't needed even in the middle of winter - and we generate most of our power through solar panels on the roof. The house has decks, pergolas and lots of sunny outdoor spaces, private walkways through the trees and quiet places to sit and relax. Even though it's so close to town, guests tell us that it feels wonderfully secluded and peaceful. The unique setting also leads to safety hazards (open waterways, trip hazards, high walkways, etc), so we cannot accommodate anyone under the age of 21. Hazards on the property make the gardens inaccessible for those with mobility issues but the top floor of the house is accessible on the flat from our driveway so we suggest that any elderly or less mobile guests stay in the King bedroom on the upper floor.