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A private residence with signficant history. Originally built and completed as a wedding present in 1887. ( yes, a wedding present). Surrounded by large lawns and gardens it is a unique home with considerable historical significance.
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This is probably the South Island's most historic residence . Built over three years from 1884 to 1887, The Governors of NZ where here in the early 1900's . Lots of interesting history is attached to this property. Large garden areas to walk about, very peaceful ,special place.
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Lawns and some light gardening, sweeping the drive etc, odd tasks in and around the house , housework as may be required from time to time....maybe walk the dog too.
Zero help at all is required at or daring an event...nor bed and breakfast operations for that matter.
I have full time live in / on site help for the latter.
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Englisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
Own room, single or double..own bathroom...full use of the kitchen, meals are included...
Was noch ...
Take time out to visit Timaru, the beach and Caroline Bay , Timaru is just 10 minutes away...see the penguins!.., take the drive to Lake Tekapo , Mt Cook and the lakes....an easy drive
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Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Always something to do here..gardens, mowing and assist with house work . You stay in the house , have your own bedroom , own bathroom too. If you are travelling and want a break from living in a Camper Van come and stay for a while. Town and the beach are just 15 minutes away, Tekapo , mountains and Lakes are an easy drive.
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The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening,… read more
Outside tasks were different characters and we enjoyed it a lot.
Garden and park around the house is sooo… read more
Thanks Rob!
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Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben
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The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening,… read more
Outside tasks were different characters and we enjoyed it a lot.
Garden and park around the house is sooo… read more
Thanks Rob!
The house is amazing, full of history and really beautiful.
Robert is a excellent host, very flexible a extremely kind to us.
We left two days ago and we already miss that place (and off course, we miss the dogs).
I hope to see Robert again and visit is wonderful… read more
