What a gem ! Comfortable, cosy, sparkling clean and equipped with a good-quality range of everything we could possibly need. Holly Lodge was indeed a ‘Home Away from Home’. The excellent collection of books and all the homely touches were an added bonus. Location is very good indeed, in a leafy area reasonably close to Christchurch city, to beautiful Hagley Park and to a comprehensive selection of local shops. Rod made us very welcome. We were sorry to leave !