Went with friends to celebrate a birthday and see the house after it had reopened following the earthquakes. Menu limited but service very good. Followed by an excellent conducted tour over the house.

The bush here has been preserved for over 100 years, for a preserved land in the city this is an impressive piece of bush. Kids love it, also a refreshing place to stroll through on a hot day. Not been inside since remodelling and earthquake...More

Great garden in back to walk around, brunch was nice with good food, however the time we were there, loud construction was happening.

Quaint old buildings, some original, and untouched native forest, quite a sanctuary in the city suburbs

Thank you John for sharing your passion and knowledge .I really felt part of the Deans legacy - what an amazing early Canterbury family. Fits into my current reading of author Rosie Goodwin and the British families she writes about.

I would only recommend coming here on a saturday or sunday morning. On these two days there are a lot of market stall build up where you can buy some drinks, snacks or some produce and have a little walk trough the little bush behind...More

I did the Saturday morning 30 minute tour. It was well worth the $8. The guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer everyone's questions. She was enthusiastic and passionate. She covered the family, the building, and the restoration very competently without being dry....More

Sylvia entertained 3 of us with a delightful tour of the house. the scheduled half-hour tour took a little longer owing to her enthusiasm for her subject , she really is passionate about the house and the wider Deans family history. this was my 3rd...More

Dine in the beautifully restored heritage homestead of the Deans family by the river. The food is of an excellent standard and service very good. This lovely old homestead is a welcome change to all the same old same old newness elsewhere in the city....More

Went as part of an organised group and enjoyed an expertly led tour. Amazing history here and well worth the time and money spent. Highly recommended and be sure to walk thru the Bush as well