Kershaw House

One of the finest historic homes in the Nelson region, Kershaw House offers high quality bed and breakfast accommodation with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.The finest bed linens grace the French style sleigh beds in the spacious ensuite rooms at Kershaw House. Facilities include: TV, air-conditioning, toiletries, bathrobes, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary glass of local wine, plus a guest lounge with internet PC, books and magazines.

Kershaw House is centrally located 10 minutes from the airport and 2 minutes from the Intercity and Abel Tasman bus stop. Daytrips to Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson vineyards, Nelson City, craft markets, local artists and Golden Bay. Walk to central Richmond restaurants in the evening.


The Nelson region on the South Island of New Zealand is positioned between Marlborough to the east and Tasman Region to the west.

Many people believe the Nelson region has the best climate in New Zealand, in that it regularly tops the national statistics for sunshine hours, with an annual average total of over 2400 hours.Nelson has beaches and a sheltered harbour. The harbour entrance is protected by a natural breakwater known as The Boulder Bank, which also reduces the effects of the tide on Nelson city's beach, Tahunanui. This allows for some of the safest sea bathing in the country.

Richmond is located just 15 minutes south of Nelson City on the main State Highway 6 from Christchurch. Our central location in the Nelson / Tasman region makes Kershaw House the perfect base to explore the region as most major points of interest are within easy reach in a day. Water Taxis departing from Kaiteriteri for daytrips to the Abel Tasman National Park are only a short 40 minute drive away. In the other direction, Nelson City with its charming restaurants and local art and craft market is a convenient 15 minute drive. Our closest local beach is Rabbit Island and can be reached in 10 minutes.

Directions

By car from Picton (Inter-island ferry from Wellington) and Blenheim:

As you come into Nelson follow the signs to Richmond via Tahunanui. You will be driving along State Highway 6 direction Motueka, Westport, Collingwood which runs along the edge of the Waimea Estuary. When you get to the roundabout towards the end of the estuary, follow the signs to Richmond, turning left and then immediately right at the two roundabouts. Drive straight over the next roundabout (fruit and vegetable market on the right). You are now on Salisbury Road. Carry on straight ahead until you reach the roundabout at the BP station. Drive straight through the roundabout and follow the road around to the right until you come to the next roundabout. Turn left into Wensley Road. Kershaw House is at number 10 on the right-hand side of the road behind the big hedge about 20 metres from the roundabout.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Car Parking Available, Airport Pick Up, Credit Cards Accepted, Towels, Common Room, Free Carpark, Age Restriction, Non Smoking, Free Internet Access, WiFi in lobby