Thistle Guest House

Comfortable, affordable home-style accommodation. 10 rooms, either ensuite or using good shared bathrooms and all with fridge and tea/coffee facilities. Continental breakfast optional. Guest kitchen, lounge, wireless Internet for laptops, laundry. Garden setting and outdoor living area. Off-street parking. On bus routes and close to Church Corner supermarkets, restaurants, takeaways and shopping malls. Also near University, College of Education, airport and racecourses. Courtesy pick-up (by prior arrangement) from airport, railway or bus. Tariff: $50-$70(single), $70-$80 (double/twin), $85 (triple). Optional continental breakfast $8 per person. Major credit cards accepted. Weekly and longer term rates on application. Hosts: John & Alison Goodfellow. www.thistleguesthouse.co.nz

Less than 15 minutes from Christchurch airport