# Britten Stables, Riccarton

Britten Stables is a B&B at 48 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch.

[Call 021 499 904](<tel:021499904>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Britten%20Stables%2C%2048%20Matai%20Street%20West%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Britten%20Stables%2C%2048%20Matai%20Street%20West%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Kilmarnock St near Harakeke St, route 130) is 223 m away; a separated cycleway on the Uni-Cycle route passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 6 council reports on file. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 48 Matai Street West, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** B&Bs _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 021 499 904 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.thebrittenstables.com/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** thebrittenstables@outlook.com _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **NZBN:** 9429046575227, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** BRITTEN STABLES LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2018-01-31 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Building, residential - renting or leasing - other than holiday _(NZBN register)_

## In its own listing

A truly unique experience in this lovingly restored apartment-styled luxury accommodation. Now also offering dining in this amazing setting. Great for mid-winter gatherings & events.

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** High density residential zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [48 Matai Street West](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/48-matai-street-west), 6 reports on file


## The reports nearby
675 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9090830), [32 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9028504), [30 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/30-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9026704), [48 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/48-matai-street-west)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9021556), [32 Mona Vale Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9004172), [32 Mona Vale Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8945490), [32 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8857453), [39A Kilmarnock Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/39a-kilmarnock-street)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8826533), [70 Harakeke St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/70-harakeke-street)
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/8826516), [46A Kilmarnock St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/46a-kilmarnock-street)
- [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/8774314), [48 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/48-matai-street-west)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8740059), [44 Matai St East, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/44-matai-st-east)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8707518), [10B Matai Street East, Fendalton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/10b-matai-street-east)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Kilmarnock St near Harakeke St, 223 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Mona Vale Ave near Kilmarnock St, 225 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Mona Vale Ave near Kilmarnock St, 229 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, Uni-Cycle route, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Matai Street West](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/matai-street-west), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Britten%20Stables%2C%2048%20Matai%20Street%20West%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.525203035869126,172.60766673928316)

## Nearby

- [Ashleigh Court Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/ashleigh-court-motel-riccarton), Motels, 136 m
- [Mona Vale Homestead](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-riccarton), Restaurants, 173 m
- [Mona Vale Homestead & Gardens Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-gardens-venue-riccarton), Cafés, 208 m
- [Greatstay Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/greatstay-bed-and-breakfast-riccarton), B&Bs, 219 m
- [Mona Vale Homestead and Pantry](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-and-pantry-riccarton), Cafés, 223 m
- [The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park](https://www.chch.live/business/the-den-bar-the-chateau-on-the-park-riccarton), Restaurants, 293 m
- [Mona Vale](https://www.chch.live/park/946-mona-vale), Botanic, 263 m
- [Avon River Esplanade Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1511-avon-river-esplanade-reserve), park, 383 m
- [Mandeville Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1739-mandeville-reserve), park, 495 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._

## The nearest other b&bs

- [Greatstay Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/greatstay-bed-and-breakfast-riccarton), Riccarton, 219 m
- [No. 10 Bed & Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/no-10-bed-breakfast-riccarton), Riccarton, 458 m
- [Anselm House](https://www.chch.live/business/anselm-house-fendalton), Fendalton, 670 m
- [Fendalton House B&B](https://www.chch.live/business/fendalton-house-b-b-fendalton), Fendalton, 1.0 km
- [40 Thornycroft Street Bed & Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/40-thornycroft-street-bed-breakfast-fendalton), Fendalton, 1.6 km
- [The Est@blishment Boutique Accommodation](https://www.chch.live/business/the-est-blishment-boutique-accommodation-ilam), Ilam, 1.6 km
- [The Grange Boutique Bed & Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/the-grange-boutique-bed-breakfast-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.0 km
- [Aphrodite Boutique Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/aphrodite-boutique-bed-and-breakfast-merivale), Merivale, 2.1 km
- [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bnb#in-riccarton)

## Also in Riccarton

- [The Chateau On The Park Christchurch A Double Tree By Hilton](https://www.chch.live/business/the-chateau-on-the-park-christchurch-a-double-tree-by-hilton-riccarton), Hotels, 317 m
- [The Garden Court Brasserie - The Chateau on the Park](https://www.chch.live/business/the-garden-court-brasserie-the-chateau-on-the-park-riccarton), Restaurants, 350 m
- [The Chateau on the Park - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-chateau-on-the-park-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-riccarton), Hotels, 361 m
- [Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton](https://www.chch.live/business/chateau-on-the-park-christchurch-a-doubletree-by-hilton-riccarton), Hotels, 365 m
- [Hagley Park Motels](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-park-motels-riccarton), Motels, 382 m
- [Dux Dine Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/dux-dine-riccarton), Restaurants, 387 m
- [The Towers on the Park](https://www.chch.live/business/the-towers-on-the-park-riccarton), Hotels, 390 m
- [Lorenzo Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/lorenzo-motel-riccarton), Motels, 396 m
- [Roma Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/roma-motel-riccarton), Motels, 403 m
- [Wholefoods Market & Health Store](https://www.chch.live/business/wholefoods-market-health-store-riccarton), Supermarkets, 406 m
- [Every kind of business in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.525203035869126&lon=172.60766673928316)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.525203035869126,172.60766673928316,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Britten%20Stables)
- [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Britten Stables?**

A B&B in Riccarton, Christchurch.

**Where is Britten Stables?**

48 Matai Street West, Riccarton, on [Matai Street West](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/matai-street-west). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.525203035869126,172.60766673928316,17)

**Is Britten Stables still trading?**

The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

**How do you contact Britten Stables?**

phone [021 499 904](tel:021499904) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.thebrittenstables.com/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [thebrittenstables@outlook.com](mailto:thebrittenstables@outlook.com) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other b&bs are near Britten Stables?**

[Greatstay Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/greatstay-bed-and-breakfast-riccarton) (219 m), [No. 10 Bed & Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/no-10-bed-breakfast-riccarton) (458 m), [Anselm House](https://www.chch.live/business/anselm-house-fendalton) (670 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bnb).

**What’s near Britten Stables?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/48-matai-street-west) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Ashleigh Court Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/ashleigh-court-motel-riccarton) (136 m); the Kilmarnock St near Harakeke St bus stop is 223 m away: route 130; a separated cycleway on the Uni-Cycle route passes the door; nearest park: [Mona Vale](https://www.chch.live/park/946-mona-vale) (263 m).

**What stood where Britten Stables is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.525203035869126&lon=172.60766673928316)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-17

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