The Old Countryhouse
About
Found on South Island, The Old Countryhouse sits at 437 Gloucester Street in Linwood, Christchurch 8011. The hostel keeps doors open from 09:00 to 20:00 every day of the week, with a 4.4 out of 5 average across 179 reviews.
Christchurch is one of the South Island towns listed alongside Queenstown, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura, so the hostel sits within reach of the island's main centres. The website at oldcountryhousenz.com carries the hostel's own information.
Christchurch gives travellers a base on the South Island, and the city's grid makes it straightforward to navigate on foot or by bus. Guests arriving from Queenstown, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau or Kaikoura can reach the Gloucester Street site by road.
Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February and winter from June to August. New Zealand cooking features lamb, dairy and seafood, including green-lipped mussels, bluff oysters and crayfish. Tūī, kererū and other native birds are common, and dolphins, fur seals and seabirds are seen around the coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Old Countryhouse known for?
The Old Countryhouse is a South Island hostel with its own site at http://www.oldcountryhousenz.com/. Ferries from the island reach Waiheke, the Hauraki Gulf islands and Stewart Island, and a Cook Strait service links the two main islands.
What kind of business is The Old Countryhouse?
The Old Countryhouse operates as a hostel on South Island, open Mo-Su 09:00-20:00. Guests staying here are within reach of coastal wildlife such as dolphins, fur seals and seabirds.
Where is The Old Countryhouse located on South Island?
The Old Countryhouse sits at 437 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand. That puts this hostel on the South Island, where tūī, kererū and other native birds are common.
How do visitors rate The Old Countryhouse?
The Old Countryhouse holds a rating of 4.4/5 from 179 reviews, reflecting its standing as a hostel on South Island. Summer here runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August.
Is The Old Countryhouse easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on South Island?
The Old Countryhouse is based at 437 Gloucester Street in Linwood, Christchurch 8011, with Queenstown among the nearby places within reach. New Zealand cooking features lamb, dairy and seafood, including green-lipped mussels, bluff oysters and crayfish.
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