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Joya Garden and Villa Studios & Organic B&B

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49 Brougham Street
Tel: (03) 539 1350
www.joya.co.nz

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Full Description

Joya is located in a quiet area of central Nelson. We offer 2 self-contained studios as well as a great value B&B option on the top floor of the villa. The Garden Studio, with grass roof, has a private deck overlooking a pond with a little island and various water features.. Everything is provided, for comfortable in – and outdoor living. Windows are double-glazed, there is underfloor heating as well as a small log-burner. The Villa Studio comprises a ground floor studio apartment. Its separate lounge area opens to a sunny, sheltered private terrace. The Villa Room (with balcony) and the Den are on the top floor of . Shared use of vege and herb garden - chlorine free,filtered water, all through the property. Bus pick-up can often be arranged. Free internet facilities available in each room. Joya is also a residential centre for Listening Training - a form of auditory stimulation of the brain. Ideal as a means of recuperation for those who have just flown in and might have some jet-lag.

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve heat
We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use sustainable toilet/grey water waste disposal
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We use reclaimed or low embodied energy building materials
We use renewable natural furnishings

Dietary Selections: We offer

Vegan
Vegetarian
Organic Food
Locally sourced food
Home-grown spray-free produce

Facilities

Garden Studio: 1 queen, 1 single
Villa Studio: 1 S King and/or max 3 singles
Villa Room -1 Super King max 2
The Den - single
Bedrooms -
Studios are open plan,. Lounge and bedroom areas are separated by screens. Bathrooms are en-suite.

Restrictions
Smoking: outside only. Children welcome. Well-behaved pets’ by arrangement.
Laundry service - internet connection in each room

Total Capacity

9 in total in three different spaces

Electronics

Hi-Fi with CD & DVD player
Phone & Broadband

Activities

Organic/vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free/wheat-free breakfasts served on request ($12.50) Indian (vegan/vegetarian) dishes also on request.

Organic teas and coffee are provided.

Directions

We are in Nelson, in a quiet area close to the centre of town. There is an interactive google map on the website http;//www.joya.co.nz. However:
coming from the North
* Follow Highway 6 from Picton, Blenheim or the West Coast to Nelson which brings you onto Trafalgar Street.
* Turn left into Halifax Street
* From there turn first right, drive along Collingwood Street, up the hill, and left into Brougham Street.
* There is free parking space for your vehicle on our premises.

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