The Elms B&B

On the green edge of Christchurch’s Harewood suburb, minutes from the airport and the Antarctic Centre. About 8 km (roughly 15 minutes) from central Christchurch and just 4 minutes from Christchurch International Airport. Close to Omarino Wine Park, Russley, Harewood and Clearwater golf courses, the University of Canterbury, the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens.

Set in almost five acres of park-like grounds and rhododendron gardens, this charming B&B feels like a cottage escape. Rose Cottage is a detached, self-contained one-double-bedroom with an adjacent extra bedroom and bathroom; the property also offers two individually decorated guestrooms with private furnished balconies or patios, flat-screen TVs and DVD players.

Outdoor pool and outdoor tennis court plus a picnic area and barbecue grills for relaxed afternoons. On-site parking, laundry service, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available 24 hours and staff can arrange transfers.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property keeps you connected. Rooms include phones with free local calls and kitchen conveniences for longer stays.

Local-cuisine breakfasts are served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Many rooms feature full kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, ovens, microwaves and coffee/tea makers for self-catering.