| Elm Tree House - Christchurch: The finest bed and breakfast accommodation in an elegant 1920's setting in Christchurch, New Zealand. We invite you to join us, your hosts Karen and Allan Scott, for a few days of relaxation in a charming and comfortable setting. There's no better place to enjoy your holiday than the charming Elm Tree House in stylish Merivale. It is so named because of the large weeping elm set amongst its spacious grounds. This large family house was built in 1920 by the England Brothers who were known at the time for their unique architectural style, and was later owned by Canterbury's Member of Parliament from 1925 to 1930. Native timbers and lead light windows are used throughout both storeys of this early New Zealand Colonial style home. Elm Tree House is well situated 1½ km from the central city district, Hagley Park and the Christchurch Gardens. It is 15 minutes by mini shuttle from the Airport and Trans Alpine Rail, and just 5 minutes walk to many fine restaurants, antique shops and a shopping mall in fashionable Merivale Village. Your hosts, Karen and Allan Scott, are native New Zealanders who returned to Christchurch in 1994 after extensive world travel over a period of twenty years, living and working in England, Europe, America, Australia, Japan and South Africa. During that time Allan pursued his engineering career working for one of England's top motor racing teams. It was from their home in Oxfordshire, UK, that Karen first found her passion for Bed & Breakfast accommodation. They returned to New Zealand to full-time involvement in providing truly fine hosted accommodation for the discerning traveler. Accommodation: Each of our six rooms has its own unique style and character. King, Queen, twin and triple sized beds allow guests a complete choice to ensure a peaceful night's sleep. All rooms have their own ensuite bathrooms, television, telephone, tea and coffee. We trust you will have a relaxed and enjoyable stay, whether here on business or pleasure. Facilities & Services: Enjoy a delicious cooked or continental breakfast. Join us each morning in our elegant dining room that flows through french-doors out to both lawn and garden. Breakfast is included in the tariff and tea, coffee, sherry and port are always available in our spacious guest lounge. Features include: - Laundry service
- Phone and fax facilities
- Email and wireless internet access
- City bus service 50 metres from our gate
- Close to St Georges Hospital
- Take a mini shuttle bus or taxi from the airport or train station to our door.
- Elm Tree guests recieve a special rate from Blue Star Taxis
- Relax to great music from our Whurlitzer Jukebox
- South Island travel planning
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