Was lovely to stay in a wee comfortable ‘studio’ only a few minutes walk from Sumner beach; where the sand - at one end - is golden; surfers bob in the distance as your walk along the Esplanade; people walking their dogs smile as your paths cross and you can hear the waves of the sea crash against the shore while in bed in the stillness of night. I know now why people love living in Sumner. Even if you live in Christchurch, it’s worth spending a weekend at the Studio. Access is private and while the family live on site, they are respectful of your space. A homely, warm and carefree space to match the personalities of the hosts.