Southern Destinations: March 03, 2016
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*<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Destinations</strong> WINCHESTER *<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Destinations</strong> TiMaru<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2016</strong> | 3<br />
Miaflora<br />
Panorama<br />
Motor Lodge<br />
Many Christchurch people will remember<br />
Kavanagh House in Winchester as a<br />
wonderful stopover en route to the south.<br />
They will therefore be delighted that new<br />
owners have reopened the imposing house<br />
as a café and garden centre under the new<br />
name of Miaflora.<br />
After relocating from Perth where they<br />
owned an award-winning garden centre,<br />
John Grieve and Bruce Wright chose the<br />
region because John had family in nearby<br />
Ashburton. Kavanagh House appeared in<br />
the pages of a real estate magazine and a<br />
viewing confirmed it epitomised their wish<br />
list: appealing character, business potential,<br />
close to population centres and on a main<br />
travel route.<br />
As John is a pastry chef and Bruce is<br />
a qualified horticulturalist, their shared<br />
aim was to provide quality café food<br />
throughout the day, either inside the neo-<br />
Tudor house (c1910) or in the adjoining<br />
landscaped courtyards. In addition, a<br />
garden centre flourishes in the old stables,<br />
and a gift shop and gallery on-site will allow<br />
them to source and show the work of local<br />
artists, says John.<br />
The garden centre has a large selection<br />
of garden supplies, plants, ornaments,<br />
garden features and items suitable for gifts<br />
or decoration. Bruce also stocks the types of<br />
plants that grow well in the local climate like<br />
NZ natives, rhododendrons, camellias and<br />
other cottage garden varieties.<br />
Offering a varied lunch menu with an<br />
emphasis on fresh, local produce and all-day<br />
coffee and cake, the licensed café is open<br />
from 9am to 5pm, Thursdays to Sundays and<br />
on public holiday Mondays.<br />
While bookings for groups up to 24 are<br />
advised, “We especially cater for ‘call-in’<br />
customers looking for a relaxed lunch in<br />
pretty surroundings, or a welcome break in<br />
their journey with time to browse,” says John.<br />
Ideally located for guests to enjoy Timaru’s<br />
attractions, Panorama Motor Lodge is<br />
opposite Caroline Bay and just metres from<br />
the start of the shopping precinct. There are<br />
also three restaurants in the same block for<br />
those who prefer to “eat out”.<br />
Panorama Motor Lodge comprises<br />
19 units in total with a variety of<br />
studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom<br />
accommodations. All units are self-catering,<br />
and one unit is specifically designed with<br />
facilities for the disabled.<br />
Comprehensive on-site guest facilities<br />
and services make the property ideal for<br />
both leisure or business travellers and<br />
include: breakfast service, a gym, sauna and<br />
spa pool, off-street parking, a guest laundry,<br />
cot and highchair, video, fax, wireless<br />
internet and a small meeting unit.<br />
Panorama Motor Lodge offers value for<br />
money with excellent standards of comfort<br />
and friendly, helpful service.<br />
Sunday<br />
breakfast?<br />
Come visit MIAFLORA Cafe<br />
& Garden Centre, Gift Shop &<br />
Gallery @ Kavanagh House<br />
Premier<br />
accommodation in<br />
Timaru<br />
Overlooking Caroline Bay,<br />
Private Patios and Alpine<br />
or Sea Views, air cond.<br />
Variety of rooms ranging<br />
from studios to fully self<br />
contained apartments<br />
and 4 bedroom house.<br />
Sam & Kerrie Langton<br />
50-52 The Bay Hill, Timaru<br />
Ph: <strong>03</strong> 688 0097<br />
Email: lets-stay@panorama.net.nz<br />
www.panorama.net.nz<br />
Open Thurs to Sun 9am-5pm<br />
Also Mon of Public Holidays<br />
MIAFLORA<br />
Cafe & Garden Centre<br />
@ Kavanagh House, Winchester<br />
Phone John or Bruce on <strong>03</strong> 615 6150<br />
Just five minutes’ drive from popular Caroline<br />
Bay, Aspen on King is one of Timaru’s largest<br />
and quietest motel complexes. The Qualmark<br />
4-star plus accommodation comprises a total<br />
of 29 quiet units.<br />
Aspen on King can cater for all visitors<br />
including families, groups and corporate<br />
travellers with an impressive variety of<br />
units, including 6 x 2 bedroom and a threebedroom<br />
apartment.<br />
All units offer Free WiFi, Sky TV and a large<br />
DVD library for guest use. Most units have<br />
spa baths and full kitchens. All the family<br />
units have been substantially refurbished,<br />
ready for the coming holiday season.<br />
Aspen on King offers guests superior<br />
amenities, stylish décor, top-quality<br />
comfort, a convenient location and a<br />
competitive price.<br />
For further information and reservations,<br />
phone 0800 822 344 or visit Aspen on King<br />
online at www.aspenonking.co.nz.<br />
• Fantastic quiet position<br />
• 29 luxury units<br />
• Quarter acre lawn with giant<br />
chess set<br />
• Trampoline<br />
• Parking for buses, trailers, etc<br />
• Enormous 2 bedroom family units<br />
• Free DVD library<br />
• Corporate facilities with<br />
broadband work stations<br />
51 King Street, Timaru // Tel/Fax: 688 3054 // FREEPHONE 0800 822 344.<br />
Email: stay@aspenonking.co.nz // www.aspenonking.co.nz
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