The owners were exceptionally pleasant, informative and helpful. Rooms were large, everything was clean and well maintained. The garden was very nice and the food delicious. Location was good - 15 minute walk to the cathedral. The appointments, books and pictures were terrific. We will try to rebook the next time we are in Christchurch. more

...you'd feel the way you might while staying at the Hambledon. As others have pointed out, it's a mid-19th century mansion, one of the early prestige residences in Christchurch. The rooms are large and luxurious. It's a perfect place to stay if you're starting a trip to NZ and want to get that long flight behind you, because it's quiet,... more

It's a nice place, very close to the centre of town. The owners are very kind and nice person. more

I have stayed in several historic homes in New Zealand. This one rates very high because of the exemplary help from Brent and Claire who could not do enough to ensure my comfort. As well as the beautiful surroundings the introductions to fellow travellers made the stay at Hambledon very memorable. Without a car and in scorching heat I found... more

We stayed at this great estate for one night right after New Year 2008/09. We did not expect to stay in Christchurch, but the weather on the West Coast forced us to stay a day longer. This unexpected stay turned out to be one of the best experiences in New Zealand: The house is a well-maintained historic cottage with spacious... more

We recently spent a lovely 2 week getaway in Christchurch staying at Hambledon B&B.(Master suite). Luxurious accomodation, a beautiful home circa 1856, lovingly looked after, Our room was absolutely beautiful, it overlooked the gardens out in full bloom,An experience my husband and i will never forget. Gracious hosts,lovely breakfasts, a thoroughly enjoyable stay,look forward to staying again in the near... more

We loved Hambledon! The house is one of the older homes in Christchurch, so you see the beautiful old wood and hear the creaky stairs. This is a wonderful home, in a great location. You can walk to the local parks and restaurants downtown. Brent knows quite a bit of history about the house and the town and is able... more

Our first trip to the South Island after living in NZ for two & a half years. We choose the B&B for its chalm and location for our base to visit surrounding tourist sites. The welcome was fantastic from Brent who helped with the bags to the room, the B&B was everything we thought and more, Brent and Claire made... more

We found Hambledon House amongst a host of other beautiful looking B&Bs whilst searching the net for accom in Christchurch. We chose Hambledon because we liked the look of the rooms and their central location. Our hosts Brent and Claire were very helpful even before we arrived, answering questions regarding our trip, weather conditions etc. This B&B is in a... more