Name: Archer House B&B
Address: 75 Queen Street, Westport, Westport, Westport, 7825, New Zealand
Rating: 10

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Archer House B&B

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The b&b was fantastic. Large comfortable rooms,  the whole house is beautifully decorated with eclectic furnishings and art works. The host was friendly and helpful. You are made to feel at home and given wine and breakfast offerings. Loved it.

Absolutely Fabulous

The house and especially the gardens are lovely.  We stayed in the Red Room, which has a nice bathroom and the largest bathroom in the house.  The room is very dark and although we understand that soft lighting is in line with the decor of the house, several of the side lamps were not functional and it was difficult and somewhat dangerous to move around in the darkness.  The biggest dissapointment was the breakfast. We had read about the fresh fruit, eggs and croissants for breakfast but what Jackie made available to us was an assortment of bread loaf ends that had been stored in the freezer for us to toast along with a fruit salad comprised of mainly overly sweet canned fruit and this was in the middle of summer where fresh fruit is abundant in the markets!  Westport has amazing bakeries and fresh bread and/or pastries rather than old frozen bread ends would have made a huge differnce in our overall experience.  Bathroom linens were sparse and since the hosts don't live at the house, there was no opportunity to request an additional bath towel or wash cloth.

Archer House: lovely setting but dissapointing hosts

Wow, this is a beautiful place to stay.
Built in the late 1800s, it has been lovingly restored and furnished.
Our large room opened onto a broad central hallway, with beautiful stained glass at either end, and an eclectic display of art collected by the owner.  At the back of the house you move seamlessly from 1890 into 2022, with a large and fantastically equipped designer kitchen opening onto a large conservatory overlooking the garden.  
Although our stay was in the middle of winter the house was warm, with several heat pumps and a fireplace, plus underfloor heating in the ensuite.
Our bedroom was very comfortable, and although the ensuite was compact, it had a generously proportioned shower.
The house is a short walk from the centre of town, and is in a very quiet location.
We will definitely be staying here again!

What a delight!

A wonderfully restored home, full of charming personal touches. The bedrooms and lounge are so lovely and interesting, I could spend days in each room just looking at all the features. The kitchen and dining area are modern and very light with a heat pump and a lovely fireplace, opening up to a deck and the garden. Ensuites in all bedrooms. 
Can't wait to go back. 

Old fashion charm with all modern conveniences.

We stayed at Archer House for one night on 18 March 2019. What a beautifully restored home.  It was such a pleasure to stay here and admire all the beautiful artwork and ceramics.  The modern kitchen was gorgeous and brought in such wonderful light to the area.  A big thank-you to Charles & Jackie for being such wonderful hosts.  We had such a lot in common and I am sure one day will meet again.  On our arrival we had a welcomed glass of wine and that was very much appreciated.  We would have loved to have stayed longer but Westport was at the end of our trip.  It was such a pleasure to stay in such a gorgeous home - a real delight. The breakfast was great - fresh croissants, muesli and fruit - thanks. If in Westport stay here you won't be disappointed.

ARCHER HOUSE SIMPLY A STUNNER!

Archer House is a unique and beautiful property with a feel from a by gone era. A colonial gem coupled with modern decor and artwork, it truly is a very special place.
The hospitality by Jacky and helpful advice for our onward journey given by Charlie was wonderful.
Thank you both for an unforgettable stay.

A wonderful place with history.

We stayed here one night during our honeymoon and only regret not staying longer. Jackie and Charles were amazing, the home is beautiful, and the town and surrounding area are spectacular. If you’re visiting the West Coast, I strongly encourage you to find time for a stay at the Archer House. 

Amazing stay! 

Archer House is outstanding. A beautifully restored house with a regal feel. You must do it justice, both to the area and the accommodations by staying a good 3 days as a base for all the great hiking nearby. Add to that the original artwork, and the fabulous hosts Charles and Jackie.  We had the house practically all to ourselves.  The lounge-kitchen-dining room is open plan, spacious and extremely comfortable.  We fixed ourselves a couple of light suppers, and Charles and Jackie go out of their way to prepare you a wonderful breakfast each morning.  Charles & Jackie will help you pointing out all the wonderful attractions in the area, they are long time residents of Westport, world travelers and photographers, for sure you get the royal treatment.

Exceptional Classy & Comfortable Stay, Don't Look Any Further

I stayed here for 3 nights with my cousin and her family who lives in New Zealand and my daughter.  The house is lovely, beautifully decorated and lent itself to having groups of people over.  So why the poor rating.  We were here in the winter and the house does not have central heating and the very small heater provided did not warm the very large room up much.  But the real reason for my rating was my biggest pet peeve when travelling  - DUST.  I was able to write "dust me" on two surfaces (and there may have been more but I did not go around and check everywhere) and this dust was not the ordinary day-in day-out dust the occurs, but had accumulated over time.  For what I paid for this stay this was totally unacceptable.  Also having an outlet or port to charge my i-pad by the bed would have been nice.  I also found it strange that the front bedroom I was in could not receive internet service even with the modem in my room. I had to go into another room to do so which was a bit inconvenient.

A lovely house but . . .

We know there is a majestic house by chance with its very kind owners who solved our problems.It is a historic English-style miners' house with lots of wood, a very warm atmosphere, very well conditioned and with excellent gardens.It is worth spending at least one night there and enjoying breakfast.I leave you a few photos.

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