Mccormick House
Picton
Kiwi hosts, Jeanne and Carl welcome you to eco friendly, McCormick House, an historic 100 year old, architect designed, fully renovated accommodation. Set in 2000m3 of NZ indigenous forest gardens. Details
Rimu Lodge
Hokitika
Rimu Lodge is a purpose built luxury lodge accommodation situated in pristine majestic surrounds and just a ten minute drive from Hokitika with its award winning cafes, and unique tourism attractions Details
Safari Lodge
Invercargill
Indulge yourself in a Luxury Heritage Bed and Breakfast surrounded with Edwardian charm, in one of Invercargill’s finest stately homes built in 1902 by C.H. Howorth a civil engineer and prominent artist. Details
Tairoa Lodge & Cottage – Hawera, Taranaki
Capture the essence of yesteryear when you stay at Tairoa Lodge. One of Hawera’s oldest standing residences, this luxury lodge was originally built in 1875 from Kauri timber floated by barge from Northland. Renovated for the comfort of guests, Tairoa Lodge offers three spacious upstairs bedrooms (1 with private balcony), each with private ensuite, bathrobes, toiletries, fresh flowers, television, wireless broadband and views over the established gardens & swimming pool. Separate guest dining & sitting rooms give you the chance to curl up and relax with a book from our extensive NZ collection or enjoy the peace and tranquillity next to the open fire in winter. Enjoy afternoon tea or complimentary drinks on arrival and savour the sumptuous breakfast served in the formal dining room each morning. Dinners by arrangement. Tairoa Cottage, with its atmosphere of understated classical elegance, provides self-contained accommodation, peace & tranquility, just a stroll through the garden. Sleeps 5.
Tairoa Cottage
Capture the essence of yesteryear when you stay at Tairoa Cottage. This old house was removed from its original site in the middle of Hawera in 2002, to its present site in the extensive grounds of Tairoa Lodge and faithfully renovated to provide boutique self-contained accommodation.
Tairoa Cottage is very quiet and private set amongst established grounds and with an extensive lawn sweeping to the front of the house. A wrap-around verandah facing North and East provides shelter for alfresco dining. The original matai floors and rimu doors provide warmth to the interior. ‘Understated classical elegance’ describes the all-new furnishings and interior design.
Endsleigh Cottages – Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
The three cottages sit on a hillside property in the country and about a mile from the village. The gardens are extensive. The original garden was laid out when the main house was built in 1914. The garden has been enlarged over the years and now extends to the areas around the cottages.
Small Cottage
The small cottage consists of an enchanting double bedroom, an elegantly styled old fashioned bathroom and a wide veranda. It is surrounded by lovely old trees and cottage plantings. It is extremely popular with honeymooners.
Middle Cottage
The middle cottage is a restored 1920’s home with French doors leading to verandas on three sides with views down the valley and across the plains to the mountains. There is a spacious double bedroom, large sitting room with open fire, fully equipped kitchen, dining room and laundry.
Two Bed Roomed Cottage
The two bed roomed cottage has been constructed in recent times mainly out of older components. There are two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one of which is an ensuite) verandas on three sides, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, a large living room with open fire and again the cottage enjoys extensive views.
Holly Homestead – Franz Josef Glacier, South Westland
The rimu timbers of this colonial homestead seem to whisper history. Built in 1926 for the Paganini family you can sense that the people who lived here lived well.
Your NZ born hosts Bernadine and Gerard have tenderly refurbished and extended the original farmhouse, staying true to the Arts & Crafts architecture while creating a boutique B&B.
Start your day early with a panoramic view of the Franz Josef neve from the breakfast table. Go exploring at your own pace and come home to a glacial sunset. Enjoy the guest lounge and a glass of port before retiring to your welcoming bed.
1 Deluxe Suite with super king bed
1 Superior rooms with super king/twin bed/s
2 Standard rooms with queen sized bed
All with private ensuite bathroom facilities.
Children 12+ welcome.
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Dunluce Bed and Breakfast – Te Anau, Fiordland
Dunluce is a contemporary home which was architecturally designed and purpose built in 2005.
We have a private guest wing of 4 superior ensuite rooms and a guest dining/lounge area. Dunluce has expansive views of Lake Te Anau and several mountain ranges from every room. All rooms are modern and uncluttered with king beds, electric blankets, heating TV and DVD.
The ensuites feature large glass wall showers, underfloor heating, mirror demisters, organic lavender toiletries, hair dryers, robes and luxury towels.
The Kepler deluxe room has a deep candlelit soaking/spa bath.
We provide many additional touches to make your stay memorable.
We serve a delicious homemade buffet and also offer a breakfast menu of 3 cooked choices. There is a self serve tea and coffee area in the dining room with home baking, fruit and complimentary wine and juices.
We have ample parking, storage, complimentary laundry and wireless Internet.
We are also able to make bookings for activities and restaurants and give informed advice.
Fletcher Lodge – Dunedin, Otago
- Just minutes walk from Dunedin city centre and yet set in secluded gardens, this luxury accommodation in a historic New Zealand mansion combines elegance with the finest of modern facilities.
- Detailed stained glass windows and richly ornate plaster ceilings abound throughout the property an echo of more refined times Fletcher Lodge is a worthy registered Historic Places Trust building
- You are welcomed into our guest rooms which are richly furnished with antique French and period furniture and all feature superbly appointed tiled ensuite bathrooms all with underfloor heating.
Sails Ashore – Stewart Island
“Sails Ashore” perfectly complements the Stewart Island experience. Finished in native Rimu timbers and overlooking Halfmoon Bay, guests enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Rakiura, Land of the Glowing Skies, in comfort and quiet style. And what better way to learn about the Island than over breakfast, chatting to Iris & Peter while enjoying a glorious sunrise and Kaka feeding on our balcony as a distraction. Sails Ashore is packaged with a guided eco-exploration of world renowned Ulva Island open sanctuary and the first night tariff includes this. Our road tours explore the human story of Stewart Island, while visiting beautiful beaches and lookouts. We have lived and worked on the Island for over 38 years as Ranger in Charge, Fishers, District Nurse, Charter Boat owners and professional guides. It is our privilege to share our home and our love of the Island with our guests.