I had my 6th stay at Angela during the last 4 months. It was as good as ever and I consider it my 'home away from home'. Assuming you have your own transport, you can enjoy visiting many places in the wider Christchurch area while enjoying the quiet of the country side for your accommodation (many Christchurch central accommodations can be noisy). To name a few: Banks Peninsula, Arthurs Pass National Park, Hanmer Springs.