En Suite Massage at 
Villa Victoria by 
The Massage Centre in 
Christchurch
by Julie Register

I ended my trip to New Zealand as I began - having a massage in a cozy B&B. Kate McNeill, owner of Villa Victoria in Christchurch, arranged for The Massage Center to provide an en suite massage. David Hopgood brought his table and gave me my last massage in New Zealand. We set up initially in the garden, then decided it wasn't warm enough, so moved inside to the parlor. David offers therapeutic, sports and relaxation massages. He teaches both massage and yoga and is very involved in the holistic community in Christchurch. What a great way to end a great trip!

Villa Victoria, a restored 1901home of a sea captain, is in the upscale Merivale section of very English Christchurch. It's within easy walking distance of parks, boutiques, and restaurants (be sure to try Mansfield House). Cozy bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. 

Villa Victoria participates in HOME AT FIRST’s  "Welcome Home" program - perfect for the independent traveler who wants to explore New Zealand on his/her own. If you would like help creating your own tour of New Zealand,  HOME AT FIRST can help you plan and arrange all the details. HOME AT FIRST can help you design a unique itinerary based on your interests (spas, golf, wine, history, etc.). HOME AT FIRST packages include:

• Round trip Air New Zealand flights from Los Angeles to Auckland,

• Someone to meet you upon arrival in Auckland to provide orientation and itinerary review,

• Maps and guidebooks,

• Avis car rental,

• Flight from North Island to South Island,

• Quality accommodations with private baths in Bed & Breakfast lodgings chosen for their location, hospitality, character, and amenities. Breakfast is included each morning

An interview with Kate McNeill, owner of Villa Maria, can be found on About's Bed and Breakfast Site (link coming soon).

Kia Ora!
(Maori greeting meaning Be Well, Be Healthy)

About Resources Body Sanctum Day Spa, Queenstown, New Zealand  Kimi Ora Health Retreat, Kaiteriteri,Nelson, New Zealand Kina Colada, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown, New Zealand  Parahito Farms, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand Polynesian Spa, Rotorua, New Zealand  En Suite Massage at Villa Victoria by The Massage Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand  About's Spa Site Day Spas in New Zealand Page About's Spa Site Spa Resorts in New Zealand Page About's New Zealand for Visitors Site About's Geography Site - New Zealand

Other Resources Villa Victoria Web Site 1 Web Site 2 Phone: 03 355-7977 Fax: 03 442 9085 Email:judisneddon@hotmail.com Address: The Lane - 27 Holly Road Christchurch, New Zealand The Massage Centre http://www.nzhealth.net.nz/  Phone: 03 365 4648 Fax: 025 310 709 Email: qmbs@xtra.co.nz Address: PO Box 337 534 Madras Street Christchurch, New Zealand HOME AT FIRST Phone: 800-523-5842 USA 610-543-4348 elsewhere Fax: 610-543-4970     Email: info@homeatfirst.com Address: PO Box 193              Springfield, PA 19064 USA           100% Pure New Zealand New Zealand Travel Channel Air New Zealand New Zealand currency converter Lonely Planet - New Zealand

Books about New Zealand

Lonely Planet New Zealand

Fodor's New Zealand

Frommers's New Zealand

Villa Victoria Phone: 03 355-7977 Fax: 03 442 9085 Email: judisneddon@hotmail.com Address: The Lane  27 Holly Road Christchurch, New Zealand

photos by Julie Register

Villa Victoria

David Hopgood of The Massage Center in Villa Victoria's Garden

Set up for massage in Parlor

Parlor

Living Area

Kitchen

Dining Room

Bedroom

Porch from Above Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Garden