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The Old Countryhouse (Hostels) -
437 Gloucester Street Christchurch New Zealand
 Internet Access Airport Pick Up Linen Included Towels Luggage Storage Guest Kitchen | Telephone/Fax Facilities Travel Desk/Travel Info Key Card Access Common Room Bike Parking BBQ Area | Free Carpark Breakfast Not Included WiFi in lobby Web access in lobby WiFi in room |
Take a walk along the garden path to a charming villa with polished wooden floors and hand-made native timber furniture. Both our villas have been completely restored and are equipped to please the travellers needs.
OFFICE HOURS & CHECK-IN TIMES: 8am to 8pm
Due to the small and intimate size of our hostel we can ONLY ACCEPT BOOKINGS for guests checking in during office hours between 8am and 8pm.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of arrival by email. However, if you need to cancel your booking within the 48 hours please call us and we will try to resell your room and if successfull we will not charge you.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BOOKINGS:
CHRISTMAS: We have a minimum stay period over Christmas and your booking MUST include the nights of 24, 25 and 26 December otherwise your booking will not be accepted.
Please be aware of our EXTENDED CANCELLATION policy: any cancellations must be received by email ONE WEEK PRIOR TO your arrival. Cancellations within one week will be charged at 100% of your booking. However we will endeavour to re-let your room and if successful there will be no charge for a late cancellation or failure to arrive.
NEW YEAR:
We have a minimum stay period over New Year and your booking MUST include the nights of 30 December to 1 January 2008 otherwise your booking will not be accepted.
Please be aware of our EXTENDED CANCELLATION policy: any cancellations must be received by email ONE WEEK PRIOR TO your arrival. Cancellations within one week will be charged at 100% of your booking. However we will endeavour to re-let your room and if successful there will be no charge for a late cancellation or failure to arrive.
The Accommodation
Central heating to keep warm during those cold winter months, Doubles & Twins (with and without private bathrooms) & spacious Dorms - all with firm beds for a good nights sleep. Triple rooms have one double and one single bed. All private rooms have fully made up beds.
The Facilities:
Well equipped kitchens and pick your own fresh herbs from our organic herb garden to enhance your meal, TV lounge and a separate reading lounge to chill out & other home comforts such as laundry, guest telephone & Internet, off street parking...
The Garden:
Our spacious garden landscaped with lots of native plants, fern trees and palm trees is a wonderful space to relax. Plenty of outdoor seating invites you to sit back, rejuvenate, contemplate your travel memories and itineries or enjoy a good conversation with friends and travel mates.
The Location:
Best of both worlds: close enough to the city sights whilst supermarket, fruit & vege shop, post office, take aways, banks, restaurants etc. are conveniently located just accross the road. Buses to local beaches and city leave from our doorstep.
The Staff:
Just friendly people and keen travellers themselves are waiting to help you and to share all their local knowledge with you to make your stay here most enjoyable.
Children Policy:
Regretully we can only accept children age 14 and older.
conditions: OFFICE HOURS & CHECK-IN TIMES: 8am to 8pm only Due to the small and intimate size of our hostel we can ONLY ACCEPT BOOKINGS for guests checking in during office hours between 8am and 8pm.CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations or changes to the booking must be received by us by email to: theoldcountryhouse@yahoo.co.nz 48 hours prior to the day of arrival However, if you need to cancel your booking within the 48 hours please phone us and we will try to resell your room and if successfull we will not charge you. EXTENDED CANCELLATION POLICY FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BOOKINGS: If you need to cancel your booking you must give us at least ONE WEEK NOTICE prior to your arrival day by email to avoid a cancellation fee. Otherwise and if we are unable to re-let the room we will charge your credit card WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF YOUR BOOKING.