Compendium

Check in Time: 2 P.M. is the standard check in time. However, if the cottage has been vacant the night before, anytime after 10 A.M., provided arrangements have been made prior.
Check out Time: 10 A.M. is the standard check out time. However, if there are no incoming guest, a later time maybe be arranged, provided it is made prior to the checkout day.
Banking: Most banks are located on Trafalgar Street. Each also has an automated teller outside of its premises.
Churches: There are many different faith represented in Nelson. The Saturday Nelson Mail newspaper provides up-to-date information and timetables of services.
Conference Facilities: There are several locations handy to South Street. Should the need arise we can secure space for your meeting needs.
Electric Power: New Zealand operates on 220/30 Watts, 50 cycle, D.C. current. Most European, Asian, Japanese, Chinese, and Australian appliances will work provided they are fitted with the correct plug or adaptor. If you have a European plug or other, adaptors are provided. *Special Note: American appliances are not to be used in N.Z.
Golf: Green Acres Golf Club is perhaps Nelson’s best golf club. Located in Richmond on Best Island which is approximately a 25 minute drive from Nelson City. Tel: 544 Nelson Golf Club is located by the Airport and is approximately a 10 minute drive. Both clubs have rental clubs for hire.
Housekeeping: A daily service is provided for cleaning and restocking of towels, etc. This service will start at approximately 10:00 a.m. unless other arrangements have been made. (This applys only for short term guests.)
Internet: We have a wireless connection and if you wish to use your laptop, we will assign you a pin for use during your stay.
Lost and Found: Should you forget some of your belongings we will forward these to you via mail.
Mail/Postage: Mail is delivered daily except Sundays.
Messages: These can be left by your friends or relatives via e-mail or phone for your attention and we will be certain to pass them on to you.
Newspapers: The Nelson Mail is the local newspaper and an afternoon edition is available from dairies, petrol stations and supermarkets. If you have a special request please ask and we will endeavor to locate a source for you.
Restaurants: There are many restaurants within walking distance from South Street.
Security: Bermudiana Cottage is equipped with the most modern of home security systems. This includes, smoke, fire, and intruder alarms. You will be issued with a remote entry and/or code on your arrival.
Storage: Should you be traveling around the South Island and returning to Nelson to stay with us, we would be happy to store any items until your return.
Sports & Recreation: There are numerous sporting and recreation activities in the Nelson region.
Smoking: Bermudiana Cottage, along with all homes on South Street are historical. We kindly ask that you please refrain from smoking, due to the fire hazard in this historical area. We thank you for your co-operation.
Taxi Service: Taxi service is available in the area. "Dial a Sober Driver" is also available.
Telephone: Most travelers in today’s world have their own communications, be it cell phone or lap top computer. If you are one of the minority that do not have such devices, we will gladly give you a, "Loaner Phone," which operates on a "Pre-Paid" system. These phones operate off of a credit system which can be purchased in most dairies and petrol stations if you have the need to top up. When you receive the phone, it will have a certain amount of credit on it. When you return it, you will only pay the amount which has been used.
Televison: The system we are linked to is "Free to Air." This is all operated by remotes.
Tennis: There are several courts which can be accessed for free.
Yacht Club: If you are a keen sailor and longing for the smell of the sea, we would be more than happy to give you an introduction to the Tasman Bay Cruising Club. There are weekend and Wednesday evening races during the summer months and you may be lucky enough to secure a berth.