Elm Tree House, located in Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand, is an elegant, 1920’s Historic Places Trust colonial home offering luxury, hosted bed & breakfast accommodation.

Located in stylish Merivale, one of Christchurch’s smartest areas, the property takes its name from the large weeping elm set amongst its spacious grounds, which also feature a formal outside terrace opening off the lounge and dining room.

Native timbers and leadlight windows are used throughout both storeys of the property and the exceptional timber details, the signature of the England Brothers who built Elm Tree House in 1920, can also be found in the bedrooms. Each of the double-glazed bedrooms has a charming heritage colour scheme, while the Honeymoon suite is panelled in native timbers including the ceiling.

In the best tradition of great family houses, a continental or full breakfast is served at the table in the dining room which is separated by beautiful, sliding, leadlight doors from the distinctively decorated ‘English club’ style lounge. A feature of the lounge is the huge fireplace of pink pumice and local blue granite, which in winter, makes it the perfect room for relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine.

Elm Tree House is located just 15 minutes walk from Cathedral Square, making it the perfect base for those who want to explore this most English of New Zealand cities by day and stroll to highly-recommended restaurants by night.

Experiences:

Elm Tree House’s central location means that there’s a wide range of activities and attractions on the door step. Activities include the world’s best Antarctic Attraction – a re-creation of the atmosphere and environment of Antarctica providing visitors with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of the "Great White South"; Christchurch Art Gallery - the largest art institution in the South Island, the Gallery is home to one of New Zealand’s most important public art collections; the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and golf at Russley Golf Course.