Entries From Our Guest Book

"Susie and I had a wonderful time. You have a lovely house,  eclectic  garden and great ambience. Together with your unstinting attention to detail, your absolute commitment to ensuring we were happy and having a good time ranks you in our eyes as the best! We have travelled the world, stayed in fine establishments but we can honestly say we have not been better looked after. The really special thing was – it was  genuine. It was a lovely experience and we really appreciate it. We would be honoured to recommend you."
Susie (Dr) & Vince - Christchurch NZ

"The nicest B&B we have ever stayed in! Everything so beautifully done."
Philip & Ethne Rhodes-Robinson - NZ

"...a short note to let you know how much we appreciated Ambleside, and how we now understand even more just how much you spoiled us for our NZ holiday and just how good your B&B really is.  We have now seen most standards and prices, and price and standard are not always synonymous. From the moment we arrived at Ambleside we knew we had struck gold with the most delightful accommodation and welcoming hosts.  Only after a further 4 weeks enjoying the high standards of accommodation throughout the South Island in all styles and types of holiday accommodation were we able to really understand just how good Kees and Robyn are.  Ambleside sets standards that others must strive to achieve, a jewel in the crown.  Thank you both for a fantastic stay, we will be back."
David & Kay Ewing - England

"The hospitality is 2nd to none! Lovely people and lovely place. Thank you very much."
Reagen & Andrea - NZ

"Gorgeous home, beautiful hosts.  6 stars achieved!  Our honeymoon stay was fantastic and the best in NZ!
Francis & Sue Frame - Australia

"Many other B&Bs could learn a thing or two from the truly exceptional standard given here.  You certainly know how to treat people - and many thanks for the delicious savoury pancakes you spontaneously cooked up for us the other evening when we returned home late, half starved!!"
Fiona & Richard - England

"Best B&B - better service than any 5,6 star hotel ever stayed.  Would recommend it to anyone as the best in Nelson and probably NZ!"
Heather & Garry - Australia

"I don't know if the hospitality could be any better than what I experienced here. In three words: wonderful, wonderful, WONDERFUL!"
Robert Stalker - Canada

"A fantastic stay with great hospitality & delicious breakfasts.  Nelson has many attractions & Ambleside B&B  is at the top of them"
Liz & Lance May - Australia

"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in Nelson. Your hospitality is terrific - the breakfast brilliant. Thank you for everything."
Laurie & Bronwyn Scott - NZ

"A beautiful home and fantastic hosts, really go the extra mile."
Jane Dempsey - NZ

"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Your B&B is 5 stars in our book!!"
Jon & Kelly Felton - USA

"Thank you so much Robyn & Kees for a delightful stay.  You are definitely the masters of "6 star" service.  We are so grateful for your NZ hospitality!"
Brian & Debbie Berg - Canada

"Ambleside, Robyn & Kees are exceptional, the accommodation is so comfortable, the breakfasts are second to none, not forgetting the wine and nibbles.  We have had a great couple of days and don't want to leave.  Each day our trip keeps getting better, we don't think anything else can top this stay."
John & Marion Needham - England

"What a shame we could only stay one night. We got such a nice welcome, slept fantastic and had a lovely breakfast. Thank you."
Gisela & Mike O'Neill - Germany

"Hate to leave. Outstanding!"
Hunt Collins - USA

"Thank you so much for making us feel incredibly spoilt. You are both the lovliest couple."
Sheryl & Pamela - NZ/Australia

"Thank you so much. We have had a wonderful stay in your lovely home. Your hospitality is outstanding."
Chris & Anne Leese - Australia

"The very best B&B we've ever stayed in! We feel like we could be good friends. Thanks for all the many things you did for us."
Bob & Lucy - USA

"You set the bar very high. Thank you for making our 1st bed & breakfast experience an amazing one! Enjoyed our conversations, your kindness, tips and great food."
Wayne & Marilyn Johannson - USA

"Many thanks for all your kindness, help and attention to detail. Your hospitality could not be surpassed."
Cambell & Sheila Coutts - UK

"See what you mean about 6-star service! Shame our visit had to be so short."
Bob & Liz Burlumis - Bahrain/UK

"Best B&B in New Zealand!"
Ann & Rod Martin - UK

"Absolutely first class in every way. A very warm welcome and a very comfortable stay."
Fred & Val Taylor - UK

"Great hosts, beautiful bedrooms and a fabulous breakfast that could feed an army! Feeding the eels was very interesting too."
Kevin & Kerry Hurley - NZ

"Best hospitality and breakfasts in NZ! Our stay felt like a refreshing stop at home to rejuvenate during our travels. Thanks for the special "honeymoon" treatment and all the lovely extras!"
Brad & Abby Kube

"Superb accommodation! Beautiful home and garden. Unbelievable breakfast! Wish we could stay longer."
Sherrill & Ross MacBride - Canada

"Thank you for a wonderful 4 night stay - best yet! Sorry to go, everything perfect!"
Barry & Kate Gale - UK

"Thank you for the warm welcome, the lovely room and delicious breakfasts!! Could have done with a week here!"
Oliver & Stephanie Whitehead - UK

"A wonderful stay, very comfortable and extraordinary. Breakfasts were out of this world! Both Kees and Robyn made us so welcome and did everything possible to make our stay a great experience. Thank you."
Bob & Pat King - Canada

"...the highlight of my trip was being enveloped by your hospitality for four days... as soon as Kees sent me off the first night with his bike helmet light I relaxed knowing my adoptive family would be waiting up for my safe return. Then when Robyn found and booked my bus trip to the Marlborough wine country, I knew I was in Paradise (having my tee shirts ironed didn't hurt either!! I will never be able to express my complete gratitude, satisfaction, and appreciation to the both of you for making a once in a life time trip so memorable."
Hunt Collins - San Francisco, USA