When our home was built in the latter part of the reign of Queen Victoria, it stood on the shore of Nelson's Haven, with Weka running up and down the strand.

The vibrant and exciting city of Nelson has now grown up and outwards around Amber House, but our home remains a peaceful and helpful haven for travellers with all of our city's attractions just a short stroll away.

Our guests can amble to the nearby Miyazu traditional Japanese gardens and listen to the water bell, take a look at the new wharekai on Whakatu Marae, or simply sit on our verandah and enjoy the fragrance of our Irish roses in the front garden.

On Friday afternoons, the Farmers Market is just opposite us in Founders Heritage Park, while Saturday morning sees many of our guests off to visit the `World-famous-in-New Zealand' craft and artisan market in nearby Montgomery Square where they mingle with locals prodding organic vegetables.

Although crystal chandeliers hang from ceilings more than eleven feet high downstairs, we do have a new 21st Century hot water system, satellite dish, Broadband Internet and both our Blue and Rose Rooms have air-conditioning and en-suite facilities.

Upstairs, the en-suite Blue Room has its own verandahs with a view over Tasman Bay to the Arthur Range on one side and the Sugar Loaf and Botanical Hill (geographical Centre of New Zealand) from the other verandah.

All our rooms are BIG - large enough for two Queen Beds and our Green Room is very good value for families and those willing to share a bathroom.

Guests compliment us on our "Ulster Fry" cooked breakfasts or you can help yourself from a buffet any time if you`re watching your weight. A cooked or buffet Breakfast, hot and cold drinks and biscuits is included in our prices and fast Broadband Internet access is included in the prices for our Blue Room .

All long distance coaches stop on request right outside Amber House so you can lie in a bit longer. We have a Garage for Bikes and we grow many of our own vegetables organically in the sunniest place in New Zealand.

Because we have children at primary school we do not allow smoking anywhere on our land.

Our room availability calendars are displayed on-line here:
http://www.amberhouse.co.nz/reservations.html
where you can reserve your stay with an American Express, VISA or MasterCard.

Both Anne and Adam are born and raised in Nelson and would enjoy giving you tips on how to get the best out of your stay in the Top of the South... Welcome home!