Had a wonderful stay at Avon Grove Villa in January 08. Janice and Ian are great hosts and the house is very homely and comfortable. We stayed in the Oak Room which was very comfortable and clean as was the Rimu room across the hall where my Mum stayed. Both rooms have ensuites which were very clean and functional with good showers, toilet and sink. The house is about a 20 min walk in to town but only a short distance by taxi or by bus, neither of which are expensive. There is also the added benefit of some good restaurants 5 -10 mins walk away if you don't fancy eating in town, particulary the local Italian where quantity and quality combine. For us, the peace and quiet away from City traffic and late night revellers make Avon Grove a good choice and the walk along the River to get in to town, if you are not in a hurry, is lovely. We thought Avon Grove was very good value for money and a real find having stayed in Christchurch a few times before. Would definitely stay here again.