Name: The Birches Bed & Breakfast
Address: 101 Gladstone Road South, Port Chalmers, Port Chalmers, Port Chalmers, 9024, New Zealand
Rating: 10

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We had a splendid stay at The Birches B&B. We got a very warm welcome followed by a great and tasteful diner.
Our room was lovely decorated and had all or even more what you wish for with a marvellous view on the garden.
Every morning we were surprised with a great breakfast. The best tips for what to do and which hotspots you should visited we got from Avril and Karl.


A warm welcome

We spent 2 nights here and found our rooom and bath to be large, clean, very well appointed.  Breakfast was great, cooked to order.  The grounds were beautiful.  It was a very safe, comfortable place to stay and I highly recommend.  We were treated like guests in their home rather than customers.

Beautiful English home with wonderful hosts

First class accommodations; this lovely home is updated to meet five star expectations. The en suite bath consisted of a huge shower, separate tub along with heated floors and mirrors.  WIFI was fast (thanks Karl), and breakfast was superb. 
What exceeded  expectations was the hospitality Avril and Karl offered.  They spent time with us just visiting, sharing stories back and forth about our lives.  They are truly wonderful people who happen to run a fantastic bed and breakfast.  We would definitely stay with them again.

Our Best Stay in New Zealand

From the moment we drove into The Birches we knew we would enjoy our stay. Met by hosts Karl and Avril we were soon chatting away like long lost friends over freshly made barista coffee and tea. Our ground floor room was beautifully appointed. Luxury bedding, thick white towels, heated bathroom floor, quality coffee and tea with fresh milk. Fantastic shower also. a la carte Breakfast did not disappoint either. Reluctantly we said our goodbyes to catch our plane which was nearly cancelled due to strong winds. Karl and Avril heard this on the grapevine and phoned us to offer to pick us up from the airport and put us up for another night. We did not need to take them up on their very kind offer but this gives you a good idea of the kindness and generosity you experience when you stay at The Birches. Thoroughly recommend and hopefully we can return one day soon. 

Amazing 

We stayed at the Birches three wonderful nights. Every aspect of our stay with Avril and Karl was exceptional.  The hospitality we experienced was truly extraordinary.  When we arrived,  Avril and Karl welcomed us with afternoon tea ( and yummy bakeries)  on their beautiful patio. As this was our first trip to New Zealand and our first location, they provided very useful and helpful information about Dunedin and New Zealand.  Karl generously provided  transport to and from town one evening for our Pukekurra Penguin Adventure (and we didn’t get back to Dunedin until after 10pm!).  Another day he took us on a wonderful  city tour.  Avril and Karl present delicious breakfasts   (extensive  offerings  of hot and cold selections)  in their beautiful dining room overlooking the garden.  The Birches is a stunning property with beautiful architectural detail and luxuriously appointed interior spaces.  We stayed in the ground floor suite which is spacious with a lovely Chesterfield couch/chair.  The bed is very comfortable  Avril assures no detail is overlooked : lovely bath amenities,  in room tea/coffee , biscuits,  milk / filtered water. The ensuite bathroom is well designed with in floor radiant heat (which we loved!)

Extraordinary Hospitality!

We stayed for 2 lovely nights. The accommodations were great and it was like visiting two old friends. Avril and Karl are fun hosts that you can enjoy a cup of coffee and long chat with. They are also happy to give you your privacy. They are very helpful if you need to make or alter your plans. It is also nice to get a transplanted local’s viewpoint of NZ and Dunedin. They are also happy to drive you to Dunedin if you don’t want to drive your self. They are located an easy 10-15 minutes outside of Dunedin. I highly recommend The Birches for your stay.

Loved The Birches and our hosts Avril & Karl

We started our trip to NZ near Dunedin on the golden mile in Mosgiel. Our hosts Karl and Avril gave us a very warm welcome! Karl chauffeured us around the area and showed us a nice restaurant. Avril offered us tea and sweet delights, so we felt at home immediately. Breakfasts are amazing and our room was spacious and very clean. Avril and Karl are so thoughtful, they exactly feel what your needs are! We were very sorry to leave and can highly recommand this place. 

We were so spoilt!

So we stayed in New Zealand for over month, all over the country.  10 different hotels, ranging from big international chains to small B&B’s.  Not one of them a bad stay, all ranging from average to excellent, but THE BIRCHES was the best of all, and the only one we give 5 stars.

Huge home built in 1907 but lovingly restored/remodeled by the current owners less than a decade ago.  They did an EXCEPTIONAL job on the remodel, the rooms and bathrooms are HUGE, with exceptional attention to detail.  Every detail.  The owners clearly gave substantial thought to having their B&B provide all sorts of little amenities, comforts, and personal touches that show they truly care about the experience for their guests.  The morning breakfast was huge, fresh, hearty, well prepared.  Coffee the best we had our entire stay in country.  The hosts were warm and wonderful and so clearly enjoying their roles as hosts, a wealth of local tourism information, soooo helpful.

One note – The Birches is in Mosgiel which is actually about 15 km outside Dunedin proper.  Do NOT let dissuade you from staying here, it is not an overcrowded area, traffic flows freely, and driving is easy.  You will be able to access everything by car within minutes, and will want a car anyway to visit outlying areas like the Otago Peninsula.  Quite, low-key, peaceful; this is where you want to stay.

Over the past 30 years we’ve stayed in hotels, motels, shanty shacks, beach cabins, urban closets, desert palaces, jungle tents, dumps and dives all over the world.  This quite possibly ranks in our Top 10 favorite stays of all-time, anywhere.  The house is stunning, the hosts exceptional…

exceptional, truly 5 stars!

The Birches is a beautiful bed and breakfast located just outside Dunedin. Avril and Karl were perfect hosts, answering all our needs, providing wonderful full breakfasts, referring us to great restaurants for dinner and even assisted in finding our lost suitcase. We missed our cruise in Sydney and the cruise sent us to The Birches in Dunedin to catch the ship. We were unprepared for travel, but Avril and Karl provided transportation to and from the town, restaurants and the ship docks. They even gave us a tour of Dunedin! They turned a disappointing situation into a wonderful time with friendly, good people. Thank you Avril and Karl!!!!

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