We are a lovely 135 year-old weatherboard home with a grown-up atmosphere. Steeped in history and situated next to beautiful Hagley Park, Dorset House Christchurch Backpacker Hostel is relaxing, spacious and elegant, and is well-equipped with all that a budget traveler could need. Free wi-fi access is available in public areas of the hostel. Recently refurbished, without losing its essential character, Dorset House is a unique and peaceful environment from which to enjoy all that Christchurch has to offer. Set among beautiful gardens, Dorset House is still steeped in the character of the early Christchurch pioneers. Built in 1871 as the home for the wealthy timber merchant, J B Way, it once featured 27 rooms and three Italian marble fireplaces. It has been lovingly maintained, and is a slice of Christchurch?s past that we are proud to share with our guests. Our rooms are comfortable, freshly cleaned, and bathed in afternoon sun. All rooms are within 3-7 meters of a bathroom. Dorset House has recently been upgraded and redecorated to cater for travelers who wish to experience up-market facilities at budget prices. There are no bunk beds here ? all beds are fully made with fresh linen. Extra blankets and electric blankets are fitted onto every bed to keep you warm in the colder months. We have a sunny, spotlessly clean kitchen available for guest use, and there?s a full laundry here too. The lounge - otherwise known as the ?Old Chapel? - is a very large room with plenty of comfortable couches and is a great space for relaxing and talking. Facilities include a free pool table, various board games and jigsaws, TV, DVD player (a selection of DVDs are available) Cable TV, a variety of books for exchange and a stereo. There are computers for guest use - offering internet access, word processing, spreadsheets, printing, SKYPE, USB ports and CD burning functions. Free wi-fi is available if you have your own laptop. Dorset House offers a full travel and inf
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