The Southern once a Merchant's House with it's 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 guest's comfort in mind.Each bedroom has a remote colour TV clock radio and complimentary tea coffee making facilitiesThe hotel is fully centrally heated as we are open all year for your convenience and has Free Wireless Internet Access.The Southern is 4 Star graded and are pleased to announce that they have been awarded 5 Stars under the new Environmental Health Food Safety Star Award scheme. This assures you of high standards of cleanliness hygiene and attention to detail whether you are on holiday or business