La Belle B&B Country Retreat
All our bookings are made and completed through Air BNB.
To check availability and to book and pay for your stay, click on the Make a Booking link above...
La Belle B&B Country Retreat
All our bookings are made and completed through Air BNB.
To check availability and to book and pay for your stay, click on the Make a Booking link above...
La Belle B&B Country Retreat
All our bookings are made and completed through Air BNB.
To check availability and to book and pay for your stay, click on the Make a Booking link above...
Sheffield Hotel
40 Wrights Road, Sheffield
Real country hospitality with a fully licensed bar and a choice of bar or restaurant dining. Just 1km (approx) fromLa Belle B&B Country Retreat.
Check out their menu here...
The Famous Sheffield Pie Shop
51 Great Alpine Highway, Sheffield
Open 7am till 4pm daily
(approx. 1km from Waddington)
Check out what the bakery has
on offer here...
The Oaks
Corner of Main West Coast Rd & Clintons Road, Darfield
An historic Canterbury homestead offering fine dining.
(approx. 5-7mins from Waddington)
Open for lunch Wednesday-Sunday
Check out their menu here...
Darfield Bakery
60 South Terrace, Darfield
Darfield, New Zealand
Open 6am till 5pm Mon-Frid & 6am-2pm Sat.
The Fat Beagle Cafe
51 South Terrace, Darfield
Open 8am till 3.30pm Mon-Frid
8.30am-4pm Sat & Sun
Bed & Breakfast
La Belle B&B
Country Retreat
All our bookings are made and
completed through Air BNB.
To check availability, price and
to book and pay for your stay,
ABOUT
La Belle B&B Country Retreat is part of an established country home set on half an acre. The private bed and living rooms have recently been refurbished with guests in mind. Furniture has been locally sourced and upcycled - each piece with its own story.
The queen bed and associated bedding and linen have all been chosen for their quality and for your comfort.
La Belle B&B Country Retreat is located in Waddington, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Waddington is a small country village beside the town of Sheffield, 9 minutes from Darfield or Springfield, and
just 35 minutes from Christchurch.
Situated at the junction of Route 72 and the Great Alpine Highway,
Waddington is the ideal base for day trips to Oxford, Castle Hill’s limestone rock formations walk, Cave Creek Scenic Reserve, Arthur’s Pass National Park, Washpen Falls, Kowai Bush Walk, and jetboating on the Waimakariri Gorge River.
YOUR STAY
La Belle B&B Country Retreat offers accommodation for 1-2 guests and includes a self-serve Kiwi continental breakfast, quality Sleepyhead chiropractic queen bed, separate private lounge and country-style bathroom with bath and shower.
Breakfast
Self-serve Kiwi continental breakfast buffet, including tea and coffee, is supplied. We are happy to provide gluten free replacements, however there may be an extra charge for this. We cannot guarantee a nut allergy-free environment.
Evening Dining
While there are no cooking facilities available, there is a microwave suitable for reheating food and a small refrigerator.
For other local dining options,
Your Space
Separate lounge with table and chairs for two, private bathroom with shower and bath options, outdoor seating & eating areas.
Free Wifi
Free Wifi is available during your stay.
Garden
We encourage you to enjoy our country garden with its abundant birdlife including cheeky fantails, wax eyes, sparrows and swallows along with mature flowering rhododendrons and camellias (spring/summer).
Please Note: some landscaping is currently in progress.
Daily Housekeeping
When guests are staying for more than one night, the bathroom and toilet area are checked daily - guests are responsible for the day-to-day care of their bedroom and lounge.
Laundry facilities are not available for one night stays.
Our pets
Get your FREE purrs and snuggles from our resident welcoming committee - Marlo (greyhound X) and Amelie (Birman cat).
NOTE: Please do not book this stay if you are allergic to or are not fond of cats and dogs.
Sorry, this stay is not suitable for guests to bring along their pets.
Marlo
Amelie
Chance
GALLERY
Rhododendron Garden
New Zealand Fantail - Piwakawaka. Photo: Fi Maddison
WHERE TO EAT
Darfield Hotel
Main West Coast Highway 73, South Terrace, Darfield
(approx. 10 mins from Waddington)
Open 7 days for Evening Dining and Lunch on Sundays
Check out their menu here
The Fat Beagle Cafe
51 South Terrace, Darfield
(approx. 10mins from Waddington)
Open 8am till 3.30pm Mon-Frid
8.30am-4pm Sat & Sun
Darfield Bakery
60 South Terrace, Darfield
Darfield, New Zealand
(approx. 10mins from Waddington)
Open 6am till 5pm Mon-Frid & 6am-2pm Sat.
Sheffield Hotel
40 Wrights Road, Sheffield
Sorry but due to a fire this hotel
is not operating
Real country hospitality with a fully licensed bar and a choice of
bar or restaurant dining.
Just 1km (approx) from
La Belle B&B Country Retreat.
The Famous Sheffield Pie Shop
51 Great Alpine Highway, Sheffield
Open 7am till 4pm daily
(approx. 1km from Waddington)
Check out what the bakery has
on offer here...
Cafe on the Green
2597 Homebush Road, Glentunnel
(approx. 10-12mins from Waddington)
Open 7 days from 6am
Check out their menu here
Hororata Village Bar & Cafe
2 Hobbs Street, Hororata
(approx. 15-20 mins from Waddington)
Open 7 days from 6am
Check out their menu here
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & THINGS TO DO
For Waddington & Sheffield's History & Local Walks read more...
Local Walks/Hikes/Tramping
Waddington Walk
Explore our small towns on foot.
Waddington Sheffield Loop
Darfield & Kirwee Walks
Castle Hill Limestone Reserve Walk
Unique limestone rock formations at Kura Tawhiti Castle Hill Limestone Reserve with breathtaking scenery and mountain ranges.
Kowai Bush Reserve
A meandering loop tracks set in
dense beech forest.
Mount Oxford
A 4-hour hike one way through
beech forest and open tussock to the summit of Mount Oxford for spectacular views across the Canterbury towards the Port Hills.
Washpen Falls
Enjoy a walk, with amazing views, amongst native NZ bush to Washpen Falls. Signposted from Washpen Road near Windwhistle.
Arthurs Pass National Park
Take a drive to Arthurs Pass (approx. 1hr15min from Waddington) and discover a number a walking tracks ranging from a few hours to a few days. Check out the local Department of Conservation Information Centre
Local Markets
Visit our local community markets for fresh produce, plants, arts and crafts.
Saturday mornings, South Terrace, Darfield
every Sunday 9am - 12pm, main Street Oxford
every Friday 9.30am -12.30pm, 531 Mill Rd, Ohoka
first Sunday of the month, Oxford Town Hall
Skiing
Make Waddington your
weekend ski base...
The below ski fields are all
approx. 1hr from Waddington.
Approx. 1hr 20mins from Waddington
Approx. 2hrs 45mins from Waddington
Horse Riding/Trekking
Rubicon Valley Horse Treks
Experience horse riding through a working high country farm under the Torlesse mountain range with farm, river, valley, and mountain treks.
15mins from Waddington.
Kowhai Residential School of Riding
Lessons, day ltreks, riding holidays in the foothills of Mount Oxford. 15mins from Waddington.
Farm Tours
Farm Shows at Rubicon Valley
Sheep shearing, sheep dog mustering show, friendly animals to pet, stagecoach tour, and more
Golf
Hororata Golf Club
Picturesque 18-hole course situated in the small rural town of Glentunnel.
(approx. 15mins from Waddington)
Waimakariri Golf Club
picturesque 18-hole course situated in the small rural town of Glentunnel.
(approx. 8mins from Waddington)
Terrace Downs
18-hole Championship golf course catering for all golfers with scenic mountain views. Also offers a range of activities such a day spa, archery, clay shooting plus a cafe and fine dining restaurant at the lodge. (approx. 35mins from Waddington)
TranzAlpine Train Journey
TranzAlpine Train Day Trip
Make Waddington your country base for a day trip to the West Coast aboard the TranzAlpine. Join the train at Sheffield and traverse the Southern Alps to Greymouth and back again. Finish your day with fine dining at the local country pub, the Sheffield Hotel (1 km from Waddington).
Yearly Events
Check out the yearly events on in and around the area.
February
March
April
April
October
November
Jet Boating
Alpine Jet
Enjoy a ride through the spectacular scenery of the Waimakariri River canyon and the thrills of the world famous 360 degree Hamilton jet spins.
Art Galleries
Visit our local art galleries to view local and national artists
10am-4pm Tues-Sun, 17 South Terrace, Darfield
10am-4pm Tues-Sun,
Main St, Oxford
La Belle B&B Country Retreat is open
for stays Weds - Sun
All bookings are made and completed through Air BNB.
To check availability, price per night, and to book and pay for your stay, please click here...
Hosts: Fi & Max Maddison
Phone: 03 318 3041