Built of polished native timbers, this country-style home will please newcomers in the same way that it has dazzled many others in the past. Owned by Jay and Shirley, who will treat all guests as though they were family, this boutique bed and breakfast offers stylish touches that are like nowhere else in Christchurch. Be sure to have a game of billiards or snooker with the gracious hosts (they may even let you win) before touring around the gardens or even take a journey into town with their courtesy Porsche Cayenne shuttle service. Don’t miss the Christchurch Art Gallery, located very nearby, before leaving the area. To describe this establishment as “personalized luxury” wouldn’t do justice to the kind of service and quality that Jay and Shirley have been giving to their customers for many years.