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The Old Schoolhouse: Cottage

Cottage in Gore Bay, Canterbury.

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$75 for two persons per night, $10 every extra person per night
One night stay is negotiable

Description

‘The Old Schoolhouse’ is how official documents refer to this historic Manuka Bay villa but it would be more accurate to call it ‘The School Mistresses’ House’. Before rail, the port just north of the villa was the main conduit for commerce and the township of Port Robinson was planned out around it and the school and the principal’s house were built. The quality construction, ornate fireplaces and grand setting of ‘The Old Schoolhouse’ are testimony to the aspirations of those times.

Although situated within minutes of Gore Bay’s popular attractions, the Schoolhouse maintains a tranquil setting being insulated by pasture land and paper roads of the unformed town. It looks across a reserve to the Point Gibson beacon with the ocean beyond and its last long term resident (and mother of the current owner) was, for 12 years, the unofficial lighthouse keeper. The villa’s furniture and decorations still convey the cozy atmosphere she created there. For the 45 years prior to retirement this lady was – you guessed it – a schoolteacher!

Within 15 mins. of the Schoolhouse are two beaches, a lagoon, river, bushwalks, a seal colony and Cheviot township with its cafes and galleries.

Details

Sleeps:	6
Bathrooms:	1
Comments:	Heated towel rail, shower, bath, portable step to assist getting in and out of bath
Bed Linen:	Supplied; Bed linen, duvets, pillows, towels supplied
Other Restrictions:	No outdoor fires No groups of under 20 year olds
Smoking:	No
Pets:	Yes ; To be kept on lead outside
Minimum Stay:	2 nights
Available:	All Year

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Contact:	Gretchen Smith
Phone:	03 319 8354
Mobile:	021 238 1427
Fax:	03 319 8454

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Amenities

Kitchen Coal range Fridge / Freezer Kitchen Linen Microwave Pantry basics Separate Freezer Stove & Oven Tea, Coffee supplied Toaster	Bathroom Bathroom Linen Heated Towel Rail Separate Toilet Shower over Bath	Laundry Dryer Laundry Tub Washing Machine
Bedrooms Alarm Clock Cot Available Duvets Extra Bedding hot water bottles	Outdoors BBQ Boat parking Fenced Section Garage Off Street Parking Outdoor Furniture Picnic table and patio	Features Books / Library CD Player Cellphone Coverage Fireplace Heaters Radio / Stereo TV
Disability Access Bathroom handles Step for bath