City Sanctuary Bed and Breakfast is an attractively restored villa, located just a short distance from the Dunedin city centre with its vibrant cafe culture, avante-garde shopping, galleries and theatres . City Sanctuary B&B is set amidst lovely cottage gardens and large trees, providing a peaceful retreat to revitalise in at the end of the day.
Inside this charming bed and breakfast there are three spacious guest bed rooms, that have been recently renovated to provide modern comforts and design. The large guest lounge receives the afternoon sun and has a heat pump (and log burner for winter) ensuring a warm relaxing space to return to at the end of the day. And the 50% organic breakfast provides a healthy start to the day.
A massage from Karen can be arranged for an additional charge (best to book in advance).
Paul's original art can be seen both inside and outside the B&B, as can the four cats (all very friendly and enjoy the guests just as much as we do).
Dunedin's eco-tourism is fabulous, with wildlife tours to see Royal Albatross, Penguins and Fur Seals picking up from our door. The very scenic Otago Peninsula is also home to Larnach's Castle (New Zealand's only castle) and the surrounding harbour and beaches are watersport playgrounds.
For the business person (and all guests) we have provided extra facilities. These include free high speed WiFi (or internet plug), guest computer in the living room. Ironing facilities in each room. Phone in each room. Tea and coffee making facilities (and with a bit of luck some home baked goodies). Of course you can relax and unwind in the guest lounge, and make yourself comfortable and we will do everything we can to make your stay most enjoyable (and so will the cats).
The house is only a few minutes from the town center and provides a restful retreat. You would hardly know that you are in the city center, it's usually quiet and we have lots of trees, birds and privacy.
AccommodationThe Sun Room : Catching all the morning sun, this large and airy room has a polished rimu floor, an ornate fireplace and overlooks the front garden with the fish pond.
It has an ensuite bathroom with a spa bath (double) and shower.
The Garden Room : Early morning and afternoon sun pour into this lovely room which has a polished wooden floor, ornate plaster ceiling and old kauri fire surround. Large windows look over the verandah to the front garden and french doors open to the side garden. Has a private bathroom.
The Snug : Warmed by the afternoon sun, this large room has a cosy ambience, with fitted carpet, original ornate fireplace and wood panelling. Has a private bathroom.
The Lounge and Potager Garden
The lounge is spacious and cosy with a heat pump and a log burner for winter. Relax and read in the afternoon sun, or use the complimentary email to catch up with friends at home. Large TV with home theatre and small library of DVDs, videos and CDs to entertain you.
Complimentary fresh organic coffee, tea and a selection of medicinal herbal teas available on arrival.
Unwind and enjoy that bottle of NZ wine you just brought, sitting in the peaceful potager garden or on the deck on sunny summer evenings.
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