The Southern once a Merchants House with its wide impressive carved staircase overlooks private grounds in a quiet position but close to the Wellington Pier Leisure Centre and proposed Outer Harbour.The Southern having undergone a complete refurbishment when purchased 4 years ago is continually being redecorated to keep it in the best of decorative order.

In 2006 some rooms have been upgraded to Premier Rooms which have Egyptian cotton sheets individually chosen bed linen a mini fridge and freeview TV.The sunny licensed bar lounge area has entertainment in the high season for customers enjoyment.Plentiful home cooked food is served in the comfortable dining rooms with waitress service with a separate table for each room with a choice of Bed and Breakfast and Bed Breakfast and Evening DinnerAll the bedrooms have en-suite facilities and are furnished to a high standard with guests comfort in mind.Each bedroom has a remote colour TV clock radio and complimentary tea coffee making