Elm Tree House, Christchurch

Elm Tree House is an elegant, 1920’s Historic Places Trust colonial home offering superior hosted bed & breakfast accommodation in a wonderfully convenient central location with restful gardens. It’s famed for the warmth of its welcome by owners Karen and Allan Scott, who first welcomed guests to a bed and breakfast in England’s famous Cotswolds – before returning to New Zealand. Furnished in period style the drawing room’s huge bay window is a favourite spot to plan the day or to relax afterwards with complimentary tea, coffee, port & sherry. Enjoy pre-dinner wine and hors d’oeuvres before you saunter out to sample Christchurch’s renowned dining, perhaps in the cafés and restaurants of trendy Merivale, a few minutes away. You’ll definitely want to wander down memory lane with the magnificent Wurlizter juke box, too. Each of the six rooms is delightfully restful and carefully furnished – the Franz Josef Honeymoon Suite is a special favourite. There’s a delicious full breakfast each morning in the elegant dining room that flows through French doors out to the garden. Karen prides herself on everything being homemade or sourced from the Canterbury region’s abundant larder. Discover New Zealand’s exotic fruits, unique honey, home-made yoghurt, jams from local soft fruits and famed cinnamon buns made to a closely guarded family recipe. Just 15 minutes stroll from Cathedral Square and very convenient for Christchurch Airport, too, Elm Tree House’s warm welcome perfectly complements the beauty and attractions of Christchurch, the world-famous Garden City.

Must See:
• The Antarctic centre Christchurch has an extensive history as a support base for Antarctic exploration. Experience this unique environment that even features live penguins
• The Air Force Museum: complete visual history for the enthusiast of
• The Royal New Zealand Air Force and its record of service to the nation
• Willowbank, where you’ll see our native Kiwi in its special day-time viewing environment
• Tamaki Heritage Village - A visual history of early Maori and European settlement re-enacted in over 20 acres of open-air theatre
• Canterbury Museum, Art Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Arts Centre – all in beautiful downtown Christchurch

Must Do:
• Christchurch Gondola. View the alps or dine from this great vantage point above the city
• Up Up and Away Hot Air Balloon. Early morning adventure for all ages
• Hanmer Springs – Thermal pools and a massage are at the end of a 90 minute drive through wine and farming country to the north of the city
• The Caci Clinic is next door to Elm Tree House and can attend to all your spa needs from stone massage to facial treatments

Must Buy:
• Antiques – Merivale has four great antique shops just three minutes walk away
• CCC Canterbury sports and other clothing from the former suppliers of the famous All Blacks rugby team
• Untouched World, the ultimate store for fine Merino wool clothing

Indicative rates: Accomodation rates start from NZ$445(high season) and NZ$345(low season), twin/double.

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First night: On arrival enjoy a 'Elm Tree House' afternoon tea
Second night: Two tickets for the Caterpillar Garden Tours - offering informative and fully guided electric shuttle tours through Christchurch's spectacular city centre Botanic Gardens
Third night: Buy one ticket to see the Hector Dolphins in their natural habitat at Akaroa and receive one complimentary ticket
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Contact: Karen & Allen Scott, Elm Tree House,
236 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: + 64 3 355 9731 Fax: +64 3 355 9753
Website: www.elmtreehouse.co.nz Email: stay@elmtreehouse.co.nz