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HOME AT FIRST'S
NELSON INN
NELSON, SOUTH ISLAND
NEW ZEALAND
THE ACCOMMODATION: Home at First guests love
Nelson Inn. This Victorian age (built circa 1880) former deanery of the adjacent Nelson
Cathedral, provides excellent accommodation in a fine setting and excellent location ideal
as a base for travel throughout this most interesting part of New Zealand. A recent
complete renovation has restored the homes grandeur and added to its comfort.
There are seven unique bedrooms upstairs in the two-story house, each with its own
personality, and each opulently furnished. The beds are right for royalty, and the en
suite bathrooms as practical and immaculate as they are beautiful. Rooms have black-out
drapes, electric blankets, hairdryers and curling irons, bathrobes, television, direct
dial telephone, data point, workspace, fresh flowers and are maid-serviced daily. Fresh
cut flowers grace each room. There is a luggage elevator.
TASTEFUL ELEGANCE WITH COMFORT
AND SPACE HIGHLIGHT EACH BEDROOM
SUITE AT NELSON INN.
There is a common kitchenette alcove on the second floor for guests use. The ground
floor provides common living areas: comfortable living room, sedate, yet sociable bar with
open fireplace, and cheery breakfast room. Choose from a delicious continental or cooked
breakfast. Specialties may include omelets, pancakes, waffles or fritters, smoked fish,
venison sausages, bacon, and eggs. During the warmer months a covered terrace and
courtyard draws guests from the bar outside. Nelson Inn is smoke-free inside.
THE COMFORTABLE LIVING ROOM AT NELSON INN.
THE SETTING: The house sits up on a hillock almost like a pedestal next to
Nelson Cathedral. Set on high ground in the center of the city, the inn looks out over the
treetops to the hills that surround Nelson on three sides. The ocean is just out of sight,
except in winter when some of the trees lose their leaves. Within shorts walks are the
center of Nelson city with many restaurants, cafés and shops. A short drive leads to
Nelsons waterfront, with its trendy restaurants, to three golf courses, art
galleries, theaters, and lovely, peaceful parks and gardens. The Nelson Airport is about
15 minutes away.
NEW ZEALAND'S
SUNNIEST CLIMATE
ENCOURAGES OUTDOOR DINING IN NELSON.
THE LOCATION:
Nelson, on the north coast of New Zealands
South Island, is best known for three things: the
best weather in New Zealand, three very different National Parks, and the quality wines
that come from its numerous vineyards. Equidistant from Nelson are the fascinating regions
of the Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park.
WINE TASTING AT ONE OF DOZENS OF LOCAL
WINERIES ON THE NELSON WINE TRAIL.
Photo Bob Ecker.
ACTIVITIES: Following the Wine Trail. Outdoor adventure in the mountains of
Nelson Lakes National Park south of Nelson. Hiking and kayaking in the uncommon beauty and
pristine coastal waters of Abel Tasman National Park to the west of Nelson. Exploration by
mail boat or on foot of the lush, convoluted fiords of the Marlborough Sounds to the east.
The Nelson region also offers these activities: beaches, water sports, arts & crafts,
horseback riding, sea kayaking, and golf.
SEA KAYAKING IN ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
New Zealand Tourism photo
HIGHLY RATED: Nelson Inn
always ranks among Home at Firsts highest-rated lodgings on the South Island of New
Zealand by guest review.


"Our Nelson Inn hostesses were so helpful
in setting up activities and generally insuring our enjoyment of the region. Breakfasts
were delicious. Even though we were leaving very early one morning to go kayaking, we were
served a breakfast of fresh baked croissants, fruit, etc."
D. &
R. Ward, Colorado
AVAILABILITY: For current
availability information,
call HOME AT FIRST at (800) 523-5842,
or contact us by e-mail at: info@homeatfirst.com
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