Maples on Harewood is an award-winning bed and breakfast set in the tranquil countryside just beyond Christchurch's northwest boundary, only minutes from Christchurch Airport. Hosts Sue and Greg welcome guests to their picturesque property, where both hosted bed and breakfast stays and self-contained accommodation are available.
The property is a genuine labour of love. Over the years, Sue and Greg have developed it from a bare paddock into a charming lifestyle block, planting a small grove of maples among rhododendrons, camellias and roses. Today guests find sweeping lawns, a mature and restful garden, and plenty of native wildlife.
Guests are encouraged to make the most of the grounds: swim in the heated swimming pool, have a hit of tennis on the court, or simply unwind in the garden. There is always something happening in the neighbouring paddocks, and a gorgeous spoodle is on hand to welcome arrivals with a friendly wag.
The location is remarkably convenient. The property sits very close to State Highway 1, around four to five minutes from the airport, and only about fifteen minutes from central Christchurch, the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens. It is also close to the Russley, Harewood and Clearwater golf courses and on the main arterial route to the Canterbury skifields.
Sue and Greg, both from education backgrounds and keen followers of the Crusaders and the All Blacks, love meeting travellers from all over the world and hearing their stories.
Just minutes from Christchurch Airport, Maples on Harewood is an award-winning bed and breakfast set in the tranquil countryside just beyond the city's northwest boundary. It is the kind of place where the sounds of the city give way to garden birds and neighbouring paddocks — yet the airport, State Highway 1 and central Christchurch are all within easy reach.
Maples on Harewood is very much a hand-made place. Hosts Sue and Greg have spent years developing the property from a bare paddock into a charming lifestyle block. Both keen gardeners, they have planted a small grove of maples among rhododendrons, camellias and roses, creating the mature and restful garden that greets guests today — sweeping lawns, large garden beds and plenty of native wildlife.
The welcome is as warm as the setting. Sue and Greg's three children are grown and live nearby with families of their own, and there is usually something happening in the neighbouring paddocks, whether a new lamb arriving or a horse being readied for an event. A gorgeous spoodle adds to the greeting with a friendly wag. Both hosts have backgrounds in education, follow the Crusaders and the All Blacks passionately, and love swapping travelling stories with the guests they meet from all over the world.
Guests are encouraged to treat the grounds as an extension of their stay: swim in the heated swimming pool, have a hit of tennis on the court, or simply wander the lawns under the maples. The gallery on the website puts it simply — sweeping lawns, a heated swimming pool and a tennis court set amongst large gardens and native wildlife.
Accommodation comes in two forms. Traditional bed and breakfast stays let guests enjoy the full hosted experience, while self-contained accommodation suits travellers who prefer to look after themselves. Both share the same countryside setting and the same short hop to the airport.
It is a stay that suits many kinds of travellers: early-morning flyers who want to be minutes from the terminal, golfers chasing a round, skiers heading for the Canterbury fields, wedding guests, and visitors who simply want a quiet garden base within reach of the city.
Few bed and breakfasts can match this location. Christchurch International Airport is around four to five minutes away, and State Highway 1 is very close, making arrivals, departures and onward journeys simple. The International Antarctic Centre is nearby, as are the Russley, Harewood and Clearwater golf courses — a genuine drawcard for travelling golfers. Maples on Harewood also sits close to the main arterial route to all the Canterbury skifields, and it is only about fifteen minutes to the centre of Christchurch, the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens. Guests attending weddings have a convenient option too, with Omarino Park and Wedding Venue among the nearby attractions.
Rooms and rates are available through the online booking links on the website, or guests can contact Sue and Greg directly — Greg on +64 27 320 6459 or Sue on +64 27 432 5673, or by email at [email protected]. Whether it is a stopover before an early flight, a base for exploring Christchurch and Canterbury, or simply a few restful days in a garden setting, Maples on Harewood offers an award-winning welcome in the countryside.