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The Turret bed and breakfast, featured in the New Zealand House and Garden Magazine, is set in an award-winning landscaped garden overlooking Lake Hayes, situated between Arrowtown and Queenstown. A proud member of the Heritage and Character Inns of New Zealand.

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View from the Turret

The Turret Bed and Breakfast

This boutique accommodation is comprised of three guestrooms all with their own private bathroom. Two guest rooms are situated on the ground floor and have french doors opening out onto the terrace. The third occupies the whole first floor of the guest quarters and has its own balcony. All rooms have magnificent views, are exquisitely appointed, have quality beds with fine cotton linen and broadband internet access.

An open wood burning fire warms the guest lounge and breakfast is served in the guest dining room which features stunning garden, lake and mountain views. Cooked breakfast options range from blueberry pancakes to The Turret's famous Eggs Benedict. Other cuisine options such as dinner and a picnic lunch are available upon request. The Turret is also positioned within walking distance to Amisfield Winery & Bistro.

Guests can easily access the Lake Hayes walking track, which is less than 100m from the house, and the complimentary use of two kayaks. The Turret Bed and Breakfast is within a short distance of several ski fields, golf courses, numerous vineyards and wineries, restaurants, cafes, as well as bungy jumping, jet boating, paragliding and a large number of other adventure sports locations. It is also only a ten minute drive from the airport. The Turret is a great place to stay and experience all that the Queenstown area has to offer.

 

The Americas Cup Room

The Americas Cup Room can be configured with either one king size bed or two singles. It has a private bathroom across the hall, a walk in closet and french doors leading onto the terrace with beautiful scenic views. Satellite television and wood burning fire are available in the guest sitting room. Wireless broadband internet is also included.

The Coronet Room

The Coronet Room is a beautifully appointed Queen bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom. The french doors open up directly onto the terrace with lovely garden, lake and mountain views. Satellite television and wood burning fire are available in the guest sitting room. Wireless broadband internet is also included.

The Turret Suite

The Turret Suite is the most luxurious and spacious of options at The Turret occupying the whole top floor of the guest quarter and complete with its own private balcony overlooking the garden, lake and mountains. The large room has a walk in closet and an adjoining octagonal sitting room with a high native rimu ceiling with unlimited lake and mountain views. The ensuite bathroom is well appointed with a shower, a clawfoot bath as its centerpiece and bathrobes. Wireless broadband internet and satellite television is also included.

Your Hosts James and Kim ....James and Kim came to Queenstown for the first time 7 years ago. James diverse background ranges from the aviation to culinary industry. He currently serves as Alpine Manager for Snowsports New Zealand. Kim spends her time on the B&B and works part time at local winery. What we enjoy most about this particular style of hosting is that you have the opportunity to get to know your guests over breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening.

Phone +64 3 442 1107
Email Click to email
Website Click to visit
Address 712 Lake Hayes Arrow Junction Highway Queenstown
Guest and Hosted - 4 Star - Enviro Rating
Enviro Bronze

Directions...

From the Wanaka/Cromwell direction take State Highway 6 towards Queenstown, approximately 500meters past the Arrowtown - Lake Hayes junction and almost opposite Lake Hayes Pavillion you will see a blue B&B sign on your right pointing into The Turret on your left. From Queenstown take State Highway 6A to Frankton and from there take SH6 towards Wanaka/Cromwell. As you get to the 80kmh zone with Lake Hayes on your left look out for the blue B&B sign on your left along the straight. The Turret will be opposite on your right.

Nearby Activities...

Flightseeing, Paragliding, Sky Diving, Galleries, Gardens, Wineries, Conventions/Venues, 4WD Adventure, Abseiling/Rappelling, Bungy jumping, Climbing, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Golf, Heliskiing, Horse Treks, Hunting, Skiing, Snowboarding, Walking/Trekking, Boat Cruises, Fresh Water Canoeing & Kayaking, Fresh Water Fishing, Jet Boating, Rafting, Sailing

Nearby popular destinations...

Wanaka, Queenstown, Fiordland/Milford Sound, Dunedin

Tariff...

From $195.00 to $325.00 per room per night.

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