It's wintertime in New Zealand and they are currently experiencing their coldest winter for about 50 years! But the snow and frost just makes everything look beautiful, a perfect excuse to huddle up by the fire, try our Hotels of Character...
If you’re thinking of visiting New Zealand at this time of year then you may fancy staying at one of our delightful Hotels of Character, a handpicked collection of mostly smaller properties; chosen for their interesting design, historical background or just for that indefinable ‘character’.
Each is unique and often the lifelong project of its owner. Fine dining, accompanied by an excellent choice of local wines, is offered at many establishments. Any of these hotels can be incorporated into a tailor-made itinerary, however we also offer a choice of self drive itineraries, based around this style of accommodation.
Here are our top two picks…
Brown's Boutique (above), Queenstown is ideal for a winter holiday, where you can relax in front of a roaring log fire and enjoy views of the snow-covered Remarkables mountains. Prices from £108 per room per night including breakfast.
Cliff Edge by the Sea (above), Bay of Islands is situated in Northland where the weather is usually mild even in the middle of winter. Set in a scenic native bush reserve with no immediate neighbours, house guests are assured absolute privacy at Cliff Edge. With sweeping 180 degree views, Cliff Edge overlooks Opua Harbour and across towards Russell and Waitangi.
Three of the rooms have extensive water views, the other two look across native shrubs and Punga ferns down to Lemons Bay and Opua Harbour. Each of the bedrooms has its own bathroom and spacious private balcony. There is a large communal lounge, a formal dining room and state of the art kitchen. Dining at Cliff Edge is superb with relaxed hearty breakfasts and fresh, innovative dinner cuisine using local produce. Prices from £188 per room including breakfast.
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