Retford Common
Retford Common, Wilfield, West Melton, Selwyn District, New Zealand- Park
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Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Pool Views
Chester Oaks B&B offers a serene retreat in West Melton, just a stone's throw away from Orana Wildlife Park. The property's private entrance ensures a seamless arrival experience, while the family rooms and picnic area cater to all guests' needs.
Fully Equipped Units with Premium Amenities
Indulge in comfort with units featuring terraces, fireplaces, and fully equipped kitchens. Enjoy a range of in-room amenities from a dishwasher to bathrobes, ensuring a luxurious stay.
Exciting Activities and Culinary Delights
Embark on adventures with table tennis, hiking, and skiing options available. Relish in delicious breakfast choices and packed lunches for your day trips. Chester Oaks B&B ensures a memorable stay filled with fun and relaxation.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and leisure at Chester Oaks B&B!
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Our stay at Chester oaks was just what we needed. After a late flight in which the hosts accommodated a late check in, the fire was roaring and the bedroom was very cozy. Jasmine was so welcoming and warm and had a huge delicious breakfast ready for us at 7 am so we could go off skiing to Mount hutt. The grounds were also stunning. Definitely recommend if you enjoy a classic B&B.
Relaxing. Just what I needed before a long journey home
Wonderful hosts, clean house, beautiful property
Warm hospitality of the hosts and the garden view in our room.
まず、入口から家までのお庭がとてもステキで 敷地の広さにもびっくり。 お家も清潔で使い勝手が良く マイケルさんジャスミンさんご夫婦 そして猫のシャルダン?にあたたかく迎えていただき アットホームな雰囲気で とても居心地良く過ごすことができました。 特にジャスミンさんの手料理がとても美味しく、夕食でお願いした餃子が絶品!餃子の皮も手作りで大満足でした。朝食も生みたて卵?美味しかったです。 クライストチャーチに来たら、またお世話になりたい宿です。ありがとうございました。
良くないわけではなく、宿泊者用のドライヤーがあると良かったかなと思いました。
Fantastic hosts, great location for us
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Sehr ruhige Lage auf einem parkähnlichen Grundstück. Zimmer mit Terasse und Blick in den sehr gepflegten Garten. Zur Ankunft wurden wir mit Smooties und Muffins verwöhnt, sehr lecker Sehr sauber, Bad sehr großzüzig. Allerdings getrennt vom Zimmer über den Flur wunderbares Frühstück mit viel Liebe vorbereitet sehr nette Gastgeber
Lovely, friendly hosts and a beautiful garden setting.
Jasmine was a delight, she and Michael made me feel like I was home. The breakfast is absolutely delicious! Thank you again for everything!
Our host Jasmine was super attentive and communication was excellent! Everything we needed and then some was provided. The service level was truly above expectation. Breakfast was tailored perfectly to our wishes, with fresh and tasty ingredients. Rooms were spotlessly clean, fresh and very comfortable. Surrounding gardens are beautiful! Area and house so quiet and relaxing.
Nothing to mention here.
The hospitality was exceptional and the property was beautiful
It was perfect.
Jasmine and Michael were excellent hosts. Jasmine was very friendly and chatty. Our room was comfortable as was the rest of the house. We were made to feel very welcome throughout. We had a lovely evening meal as well as a full breakfast. Their property and surrounding garden is lovely. Would highly recommend
No dislikes
Todo, sobre todo los anfitriones. Son mucho más que buenas personas . Gente top. El desayuno es excepcional.
Nada. Todo perfecto.
Jasmine was extremely friendly and couldn't do enough for us. She was very welcoming and let us treat her home as our own. Set in amazing gardens. Very comfortable room. Good breakfast.
Location was a little remote - but we were using it as a transit location rather than a base from which to visit Christchurch, so that was OK. We would have preferred an ensuite bathroom, albeit we were allocated our own bathroom to use across the hallway.
We liked how friendly and welcoming Jasmine and Michael were at this B&B home stay. The breakfast offerings were exceptional and by the time that we were due to leave we felt very comfortable sharing their beautiful home. Lovely grounds and gardens, cosy, warm and homely. A different but enjoyable experience on our trip of NZ.
All good
Everything, Jasmine & Micheal are lovely people x
Very happy with the B&B.
Nothing to mention.
Jasmine and Michael could not have been more accommodating, friendly or helpful. Jasmine especially did everything in her power to make us feel comfortable and at home. Felt like I was at my mum’s house.
Would have liked our own en suite but they only have one other single room and that was vacant so it wasn’t a problem.
環境舒適乾淨
Jasmine and Michael are supremely nice hosts that I've met, I decide to spend my birthday in their lovely house while I'm traveling, and this is a very unique birthday I've ever had, they made a lot surprise for me and treat me like an old friend of them, I ordered dinner at the night and Jasmine's cooking skill is so good, I love it, I ordered steaks and salads and pavlova cake, all of them are pretty good for me, especially the salad which I highly recommend u try it, it's the not the ordinary salad u have ever met. And I was about go the the splash&dash to wash my rental car at the night, but Michael bring out water pipe, and help me clean the car very carefully while I'm chatting with Jasmine, I don't know how to appreciate him, I just wanna say thank u to Michael again, and more about it is when I started clean the inside of the car, he think I might use the vacuum cleaner, and brought it to me, and help me plug in, take out the light ask me if I can see clearly and if I need more help, I thought most of the kiwis are kindness and friendly to the others, and now he prove it that it is true And the last, their house is very comfortable to stay, warm stove, soft bed and sofa, cleaning rooms, lovely garden, very close to the airport, everything is perfect, if u are looking for a "bag end" to stay, I bet u will love staying here I'll still stay here for one more night, if I come back to New Zealand again. I wish;)
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Jasmine went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. They are wonderful hosts. Breakfast was excellent and Jasmine catered for all dietry requirements.
Jasmine was delightful, the breakfast was amazing and she went out of her way to make us feel so welcome.
Gorgeous property nestled in beautiful quiet gardens. So close to Chch airport and city. Warm fire. Beautiful room with comfortable bed. We had both dinner and breakfast here and both were very plentiful and delicious. Planning our next stay already.
Lovely warm home.
Everything was great
Quiet, rural with beautiful gardens and spacious rooms. Amazing hosts and delicious food!
I’m really felt the warmth of being in the hosts home. I was really looked after!
Everything,but especially the hosts Jasmine and Michael
Leaving
Set in a beautiful garden in the country. So peaceful and relaxing.
Location and personable owners
Very warm greeting on arrival from both Jasmin & Michael who offered us refreshments as soon as we arrived. Excellent breakfast & hosts were both very accommodating. Very comfortable bed so a really good nights sleep. The house is spotlessly clean. Lovely gardens & view out from our room. Thank you so much for your hospitality & a memorable stay! We will always remember your kindness.
Jasmine and Michael😀
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Excellent location, beautiful garden and welcoming hosts. Every thing was perfect. We were served very tasty dinner and breakfast. Highly recommended!
Chester Oaks is a lovely, peaceful place. Jasmine and Michael were very friendly and provided an exceptional welcome. They maintained an excellent balance of being friendly, but not intrusive, hosts. Thank you we’ll be back.
Jasmine and Michael were lovely hosts. They went above and beyond to make me feel at home. Dinner and breakfast were plentiful and delicious. Everything was very clean and comfortable. I couldn't be happier with my choice of staying at Chester Oaks :)
Loved the beautiful landscaped garden , the hosts immediately made me feel at home offering me beverages on arrival. We had a nice chat together. The bed was comfy . I slept so well and the bathroom was just across the corridor. Jasmine made me a lovely dinner with a fabulous Tiramisu for desert. There was plenty of supplies for breakfast . It was the perfect place to rest up after travelling and the airport was close by. Thanks so much Jasmine and Paul.
Great property, with great hosts! Clean, comfortable, peaceful, and great food. Jasmine was so kind to make us a fabulous dinner and breakfast ! Both Jasmine and Michael are wonderful and kind people ! We felt like family not strangers. Highly recommended ! ❤️
We had a lovely stay at Chester Oaks. Jasmine and Michael were wonderful hosts. The property is lovely and peaceful and the gardens are amazing. Breakfast was great with a variety of food. The muffins and scones on arrival were a lovely touch. Thankyou Jasmine and Michael for your hospitality.
The location is outstanding, a beautiful property. It's very and tidy, and the hosts are amazing.
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Very friendly hosts and many breakfast choices.
We were not shown a separate access to room, it was inside owners home, and bathroom was across the hallway from bedroom.
Absolutely beautiful place, very homely, tidy, tasteful and most importantly warm hospitality and comfortable, lovely people and place
Nothing I didn't like :)
Special caring, thoughtful hosts Excellent breakfast Excellent facilities Special peaceful location Excellent view from room
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Comfy bed Beautiful setting Lovely hosts Warm house Our own bathroom Very clean
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We appreciate everything Jasmine & Michael did for us to make our stay the very best it could be. The room and facilities were amazing, as well as the beautiful garden views and cosy fireplace. It's definitely one of our best Bed&Breakfast experiences.
Amazing property, the drive in and gardens were so nice. The house was lovely warm and comfortable, the host was amazing 💚
Spacious and quiet
beautiful garden and house
Yummi
Would have preferred for the bathroom to connect to the bedroom bed
Both were great hosts, spoilt with the fab breakfast, wonderful facilities.highly reccomend
Nothing to report here at all.
Jasmine was such a welcoming host. The accommodation was spotless and comfortable and we were made to feel so welcome. I am so disappointed we didn't have room for Jasmine's tiramisu but will have to put in a special request for it the next time we stay. Thanks so much for your hospitality Jasmine. Best wishes Sandra & Paul
It is a very familiar atmosphere. The room was good and the bed was very comfortable with the possiblity to heat it when you feel could. Water and a selection of food was provided. Breakfast was very personal and you could order the food wanted a day before arrival. Hosts are very friendly and cared a lot for me. Perfect location for the last night in NZ as it is a short easy drive to the airport but it is peacefully quite there. Bathroom was across the corridor, but very big and modern!
Beautiful setting! Wonderful and thoughtful hosts. They brought us to and from the airport as well as provided us with the best breakfast I’ve had in NZ! The room and bathroom were sparkling clean. They even left us an anniversary gift of chocolate.
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Jasmine made our stay as comfortable as we were home! The house was spotless clean. She was super friendly and such an excellent cook! We ordered dinner and breakfast, she provided us with so much food and it was delicious! Wish we could book a couple more nights but her facility was so popular and we didn’t get in. Well, until next time!
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Welcoming hosts and a stunning breakfast. Jasmine and Michael were very accommodating. The room had a beautiful view out to the garden and along with the bathroom, was spotless.
Jasmine and Michael are exceptionally welcoming, warm and great hosts. They open their entire home, which is spacious and beautiful to their guests. Jasmine delights in providing delicious breakfast, dinner and snacks- she is an accomplished cook. The location is convenient to Christchurch but rural and peaceful.
Did not enjoy leaving!
We had a great stay with wonderful hosts. Everything was very clean. And Jasmine makes the best breakfast and dinner.
Jasmine and Michael were excellent hosts and Jasmine's breakfasts were excellent.
Fantastic property with lovely well maintained gardens, exceptionally clean and lovely hosts, Very good variety of breakfast choices. I would certainly recommend this place.
Beautifu
Lovely Gardens with the Hosts very obliging
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Very friendly and attentive hostess, excellent breakfast. A quiet country residence with very nice grounds, just on the outskirts of West Melton.
Breakfast superb,Jasmine was amazing from arrival to departure just great service
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Breakfast superb. Host asked for our preferences and more than fulfilled!
There was nothing to dislike. Great property, great hosts.
Jasmine is an excellent host who considers everything from doing her best to keep our room cool before we arrived on a hot day, providing fans and cooler bedding if we wanted it to letting us choose which bathroom we wanted out of two available. Breakfast was plentiful and excellent with choices of cereal, fruit, yogurt, salad and some delicious Chinese pancakes. Nice garden with seating area for guests and a peaceful area
Lovely grounds, comfortable facilities and fantastic food!
Jasmine is a charming host and clearly enjoys having guests share her beautiful home. The garden is exceptional and so is her cooking. We met Michael only briefly due to his work commitments but both of us felt we would have enjoyed his company too had we been able to stay longer than the one night. Location was perfect for us, meaning only a 20 minute drive to the airport next morning.
Can't think of anything.
Wonderful hospitality very friendly and kind
Fantastic garden and very comfortable accommodation. Excellent hosts.
Very well located. Lovely breakfast with a lovely host.
Warm welcome, delicious food and great location for us.
Nothing not to like. If planning on going out to eat, it was a fairly long walk, but host offers dinner so not a problem.
One of my favorite stays so far in New Zealand. So kind hosts. Warm welcome and pampered all the time. The room is beautiful and cosy. The entire house and property is stunning. Highly recommended this Oase!
Amazing house, massive yard and superb host.
Beautiful place and we couldn‘t have wished for a better host! Amazing food and excellent company, we will definitely come back very soon. If you are looking to stay close to the city in a comfortable, friendly home - look no further.
This accommodation was clearly the best we have had. The hosts are extremely nice and helpful. The room and bathroom are gorgeous and the breakfast was probably the biggest surprise. We were really just expecting some toast and would have been fine with that. However, the host prepared a real feast for us for breakfast and I have to say I couldn't have had a better breakfast.
Lovely location and great hosts
Fabulous hosts, very personal and nothing too much trouble. Incredible garden and home. Extended to 3 nights but would have liked to stay for the whole week.
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The beautiful grounds, the warm hospitality, the lovely breakfast
Michael and Jasmine are totally friendly and lovely people. The house with the huge garden is amazing. It is so peaceful when the birds sing and the water flows. We booked a dinner and it was delicous. Jasmine is really great at cooking and we got an overwhelming breakfast. They fulfilled everything we have asked for. It was a really great stay and we absolutely recommend it!
Nothing, everything was perfect.
Thank you so much for the lovely stay!
Everything. It was one of the best accomodation in my life. Hosts are so friendly and prepare everything for you as you wish. They are absolutely amazing. Thank you so so much
Jasmine was a lovely host, very welcoming as soon as we arrived. A beautiful home and gardens to view and a really nice breakfast. Such good value for money.and so quiet .Would stay there again.
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The hosts are wonderful and welcomed us warmly in their home. We arrived late from the airport; they even offer a dinner option for little extra money. Jasmine prepared a delicious dinner for us! Everything was very clean and comfortable.
As we needed a place to stay near the airport after a long haul flight, we didn’t expect much. The host was ever so friendly and pleased us with a custom breakfast. Awesome and huge garden to stroll in.
Everything that is offered to entertain you, dates from the eighties. Still works though :-) The coffee was instant and we would’ve preferred fresh made coffee. Nothing to see in West Melton except houses, a small store and some gas stations.
We wanted to explore north and south of Christchurch and this location was perfect for that as we didn't have to go into the city. The garden was huge and a joy to explore with a glass of wine. If you like Asian food then you will love Jasmine's cooking. The chicken curry and homemade dumplings, made from scratch were exceptional. Jasmine and Michael went out of their way to make our stay in their house very comfortable
This is being very picky and would not stop us from staying there again, and that is there was no soap in the bathroom. I'm sure if we didn't have our own, Jasmine would have provided some
Very friendly
It was all great
Michael and Jasmine are amazing hosts. The house is clean and very quiet.
The breakfast was very good and very varied and exceeded our expectations. The hosts were wonderful. Location was a little out of Christchurch but suited our needs as close to what we wanted.
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What guests love
Cleanliness
9.7/10The environment is described as very clean and comfortable.
Service
10/10Jasmine and Michael are described as wonderful and attentive hosts, going above and beyond for the guests.
Location
9.2/10Very close to the airport, providing convenience for travelers.
Room Quality
9.7/10Rooms described as comfortable with soft beds and a warm atmosphere.
Amenities
9.2/10Amenities such as a lovely garden and cozy furnishings mentioned.
Value for Money
9.2/10The experience was deemed excellent for the cost, indicating good value.
Food and Beverage
10/10Breakfast was excellent with accommodation for dietary needs, and dinner was highly praised.
Overall Experience
9.8/10Overall, guests had a memorable and unique experience, especially regarding the hospitality.