Located in Castle Hill, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. .This vacation home is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Porters Ski Area and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Mt Cheeseman Ski Area.
Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 13 min drive - 3.7 km
Porters Ski Area - 22 min drive - 17.7 km
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 24 min drive - 36.0 km
Devils Punchbowl Waterfall - 52 min drive - 63.2 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Flock Hill Lodge
Porters Cafe - 18 min drive
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Smoke-free property
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
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Royale on Cheese Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gary R.
18 Apr 2025
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
Gary R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Georgie M.
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We loved our time at this Bach. Great location and the house is very spacious for a family stay
Georgie M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anne-Mieke S.
24 Jan 2025
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.