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Te Puna Wai Lodge
Address:
Te Puna Wai Lodge
24 Richardson St
Britannia Heights
Nelson 7010
New Zealand
Phone / Fax number:
+64 3 548 7621
Cell / text number:
+64 21 679795
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Te Puna Wai offers
“Tis distance lends enchantment to the view, & robes the mountain in its azure hue”
1799 Thomas Campbell
Te Puna Wai Lodge offers bed & breakfast accommodation in an historic 3 level, Victorian House, built circa 1857 in a commanding position in Nelson’s premier waterfront suburb, Britannia Heights.
We have a solid reputation for providing a high quality, somewhat unique experience.Our 3 guest rooms include a studio-style apartment are complemented with an inviting lounge, wonderful veranda, and terrace lawn.
The view is a contributing factor toward the property being included in the National Business Review magazine’s inaugural list of the “Top 100 Houses in New Zealand”
Directions…
Head west out Highway 6, turning inland up Richardson St which is just as you come abreast of Haulashore Island. PLEASE NOTE: We suggest you do not U-turn into our driveway. Proceed past us, turn at the
top of the hill and come back down.
It is permissible to park on the road anywhere there is not a broken yellow line: on the left, facing uphill is recommended.
Nearby Activities…
Nelson City, Beaches, Vineyards, Abel Tasman National Park, Crafts Studios, Restaurants
Nearby popular destinations…
Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park, Wonderful Beaches.
Tariff…
From $195 to $265 per room per night.
On the ground floor, at the front of the house,with Tasman Bay afore you
Studio-like apartment with French doors onto a
veranda & terrace. There’s a compact, stylish
kitchen – with laundry appliances
You can choose to have us breakfast you upstairs,
or we’ll provision your kitchen so you can prepare
it at your leisure.
On the ground floor, at the side of the house.
A charming room with French doors to access the
gardens. But there ain’t no view from the Wakatu.
The bathroom features a double-size, dual-head
shower.
The 3rd floor is dedicated to this intimate & romanticsuite. The bedroom has a breathtaking view through
a large picture window.
In addition to the main bedroom is an ante-room,
with an additional double bed.
The bathroom has been called “art”. There are two
types of marble, bespoke cabinetry, cozy shower
niche and a large claw-foot bath.
There’s a tight wood staircase – with low ceilings –
which renders the room unsuitable for people who
would be over-challenged by them. Tall people are fine:
they’re used to looking out for their heads.
Being told he was “mad to consider it” didn’t deter
proprietor Richard Hewetson from investing 8 years
orchestrating the initial restoration of the house. Although no mansion – nor even particularly
large – its exterior detailing delights.
“…the fret-sawn embellishments to the sometime Tyree home in Richardson St are about the
most delicate possible. The verandah has been partly enclosed, but leaving the arcading visible
so the façade still reads as a complete entity”
Partner James Taylor joined Richard in 2001 & there’have been repairs, refinements & additions
aplenty. We engaged empathetic craftspeople who used materials & designs appropriate to the
feel & age of the property.