We were coming to the end of our amazing honeymoon in New Zealand and Cheltenham House was our final destination before taking the flight back home.We couldn't have asked for more from this wonderful B&B. Maree & Len were wonderful hosts who welcomed us in high spirits.Maree got us set in comfortably and guided us for the apt. restaurants near... More

Beautiful B&B with well appointed rooms, and breakfast served in them. Len and Maree are perfect hosts, offering all the guests a glass of wine between 6.30 and 7.30 which created a fun event bringing the guests together. Among the many facilities on offer is a full-sized snooker table!

Maree and Len are the perfect hosts. We felt so welcome. The room was luxurious and the garden setting was beautiful. We really enjoyed being able to have our dog share our holiday with us. The location is so convenient, minutes walk from the shops and the forest walks. The gourmet breakfast served on the patio in front of our... More

We got to Hamner late afternoon on the sunday of Labour weekend with no prior booking....bit silly I know..... we drove around looking for "vacancy" signs. We saw a lovely house with B&B sign & vacancy, they had 1 room left. We were welcomed and shown around by this awesome property. I thought it might be out of our price... More

We spent one night at Cheltenham House, which is conveniently situated near the Hot Pools, bars and restautants on a quiet side street. We stayed in one of the garden suites which were situated only yards from the main house. The room was spacious and very clean; the bed was large and comfortable. Drinks in the Billiards Room were a... More

Stopped at hanmer springs on the way to Christchurch airport for the last couple of days of our holiday . The house and its owners were delightful , breakfasts wonderful, the gardens spectacularly out in flower . The country is physically so beautiful and hanmer springs was no different . The only dark spot was the woman in the information... More

Definitely reflects the top rating in the lonely planet. We stayed 1 night on our trip across the south island. The room was perfect and the host, Len had ensured that you had everything to make the stay comfortable and amazing. We had the best night's kip since arriving in NZ? Breakfast was fab and having it served in your... More

My wife and I recently stayed at Cheltenham while on a short break away from Christchurch. The hospitality shown by Len and Maree far exceeded what we expected. The room was awesome, the food brilliant and the wine and conversation around the open fire with hosts and other guests was a wonderful experience. Just a fantastic stay and certainly not... More

Spent 1 night in the Windsor suite on a mother/daughter getaway. We were warmly welcomed and showed around the house, has been offered advice on where to eat and so on. The room is spacious and comfortable, spotless and perfect in every way. We couldn't ask for more. Our breakfast was what we ordered, on time, big and delicious. Could... More