We instantly felt comfortable and at home with Sarah and Ed. They are great hosts. Frankie, the dog, is quite a character. We loved how he almost manages to behave. The house is beautiful and it is an easy walk into central Christchurch. We bought a two day pass for the hop on and hop off bus (so saw the central route plus the outlying areas, including the beach at Sumner). The museums are amazing. The main museum is free. We had a pleasant walk through The Botanic Gardens . There are plenty of good restaurants in town and the car hire for our onward journey was a short walk away. We found a Fresh Choice supermarket in town for snacks etc. We enjoyed our stay very much.