B&B Accommodation Castle Hill Village, NZ
"Great Alpine Highway" SH73, Arthurs Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand
"Thank you for your very gracious warmth"Olly, NZ
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Mountain views from every window
Avoca House B&B accommodation offers a relaxed atmosphere amidst the unique limestone formations of Castle Hill Rocks - Kura Tawhiti Reserve, on the Arthurs Pass Great Alpine Highway in Canterbury. We are surrounded by the Craigieburn & Torlesse Ranges.
Just one hour from Christchurch airport and two hours from Greymouth & Hokitika on the West Coast via Arthurs Pass, with outdoor activities or relaxation in mind, our B&B accommodation at Avoca House, Castle Hill is ideal as a destination or stopover point in both summer and winter.
"A lovely place to stay, fantastic home cooking"
Stuart, Hongkong
Accommodation to ski & snowboard Craigieburn Ranges
The Craigieburn range has 5 skifields withuncrowded terrain for skiing & snowboarding. Our accommodation is within 20 minutes of 4 of these ski fields. See CHILL for a fanastic ski pass to cover these local ski fieldsand more.
"Jan is a very serene & welcoming host"
Nat & Rob, Australia
Activities around Castle Hill Village
Trout & salmon fishing, tramping, walking, mountain biking, climbing, caving, cycling, bouldering, paraponting, Arthurs Pass National Park, Koruwai-Torlesse Tussockland Park, Cave Stream & Kura Tawhiti (Castle Hill Rocks). On the route for Speight's Coast to Coast race.
What to do at Castle Hill
"Wonderful fabrics"
J & A , NZ
Relax at Castle Hill
Avoca House is the idea spot to relax in the Craigieburn mountains. Walk the labyrinth in the backyard, go walking in the adjacent Craigieburn Forest Park, or just relax on the deck or beside the fire with a good book.
"Such a warm & lovely stay. Very hospitable & nurturing"
D E, UK
Warm rooms, cosy beds
Because of our alpine environment we are committed to making sure our guests are comfortable and warm. We use down douvets on the beds and all beds have electric blankets. Additonal covers and pillows are stored in each room in case you need something more in the night. We have heaters in every bedroom and a wonderful log burner which keeps the lounge, kitchen and dinning area warm and cosy.
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Your B&B host
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Your bed and breakfast hosts are Jan Blythe and Sparrow Hawk, Jan's German Wirehaired Pointer.
I am a Kiwi (New Zealander). I speak English and some French, having lived 2 years in France in the early 1980's.
I am passionate about colour on silk. (click here to see my biography).I enjoy sharing my art with guests.
With passion for cooking I would be delighted to make you a delicious home-cooked meal. I enjoy helping guests with their itineraries and can offer helpful information and suggestions for planning your trip.
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