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Luxury Lodge Christchurch, New Zealand

Otahuna Introduction

At the head of a secluded valley on New Zealand's South Island lies Otahuna luxury lodge in Christchurch, a place of replenishment and refinement.

Our Christchurch lodge accommodation is a place where prestigious luxury accommodation meets exemplary service and cuisine in the context of an elegant, historic country estate.

Otahuna is a place where guests receive the warmest welcome and indulge in the sense of occasion presented by lavish surroundings.

Our Luxury Lodge in Christchurch

Otahuna Lodge is an exclusive country estate offering five suites and two master suites.

Each suite retains architectural features from the 19th century such as original fireplaces, carved inglenooks and stained glass windows. All luxury suites at our lodge accommodation in Christchurch offer super-king beds, fine custom-made linens, toiletries by Penhaligon's of London, deep bathtubs and separate rain showers.

The Rhodes Suite – Originally the master bedroom, the Rhodes Suite boasts a Victorian fireplace with inglenook seating and stained glass windows. A separate octagonal sitting room situated in the turret is the perfect spot to read a book.

The en suite bathroom features a double shower and separate spa tub. Outside, the private balcony affords spectacular views across the Canterbury plains to the distant Southern Alps.

The Verandah Suite – The Verandah Suite is the perfect base from which to start exploring Canterbury. Four doors open onto an arched verandah. Here, guests may quietly contemplate the birdsong from the gardens, or toast with a glass of champagne.

Indoors, guests can lose themselves in the crackle of a fire—either from a deep armchair in the bedroom or from the freestanding bathtub in the spacious en suite bathroom.

The Botanical Suite – The Botanical Suite is situated in the original morning room of the house. A floor-to-ceiling mantle featuring gingerbread woodwork and a wood-burning fireplace anchors one corner of the room.

Located on the ground floor, the Botanical Suite offers its guests access to the gardens through an exterior door ensuring that a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk is never more than a few steps away.

The Butler Suite – The Butler Suite comprises a series of rooms looking over the terracotta roof of the sunken game house—now a wine cellar—to the woodland beyond.

The bedroom, separate full sitting room, and two bathrooms feature classic depictions of the evocative Canterbury landscape as well as Otahuna's historic past. The decorative scheme features dark wood, original fireplace tiles and classic furniture.

The Clark Suite – Named for the lady of the house, Jessie Clark, the Clark Suite looks east over the treetops to the Port Hills.

The soft yellows and blues of this suite draw their inspiration from the stained glass windows, tiled fireplace and traditional English country ambience of the estate. The Clark suite is an ideal place to relax, either in front of the fire or in the spa tub.

The Garret Suite – Perched at the top of the house writers may draw inspiration from the desk which looks out across eaves and gables to the treetops, while the views from the sitting area extend all the way across the province to the mountains.

Fishing and hunting memorabilia line the warm, wood-panelled walls and a collection of antiques and mementos will convince one that there is such a thing as a luxury attic.

The Polo Suite – The Polo Suite occupies a sunny position at the front of the house overlooking a courtyard on one side and the great lawn on the other.

The classic leathers, houndstooth fabrics and oak furniture of the suite provide the perfect inspiration to plan one's own horseback adventures from the comfort of a deep double-ended bathtub. Or settled in by one of the suite's two fireplaces with a good book from the Otahuna library.

For further information about our luxury Christchurch lodge accommodation, please contact us or visit our luxury lodge in Christchurch Web site.

Cuisine at our Luxury Lodge in Christchurch

The cuisine celebrates the best of seasonal New Zealand produce, with an emphasis on fresh Otahuna estate-grown offerings.

Dinner is a five-course chef's degustation menu which changes daily. Honest, uncluttered flavours, the finest local ingredients and elegantly restrained presentation are the hallmarks of the Otahuna table.

At dinner, guests dine communally in the opulent formal dining room—original wallpaper, a roaring fire and sparkling candlesticks exemplify the gracious living of the Victorian era. Alternatively, guests may retreat to a private table for two in the sunken wine cellar, the intimate library, the drawing room turret, or a location of their choosing.

Attractions at our Luxury Lodge in Christchurch

• Croquet has always been a favourite pastime of the aristocracy in the British colonies and a game can still be enjoyed at Otahuna Lodge.
• Otahuna Lodge offers complimentary use of Marin mountain bikes fitted with road tyres which are ideal for biking around the estate and exploring dappled country lanes.
• The gym offers free weights, a stationary bicycle, an elliptical machine and a rowing machine. Maps are also available for jogging and walking through the local countryside.
• Indulge in a relaxing or therapeutic massage. Therapists provide a range of treatments, styles and pressures to accommodate a wide variety of preferences.
• A dip in the swimming pool will provide cool relief while the outdoor spa pool is heated year round and is a magical spot from which to star-gaze.
• Neighbours in the Otahuna valley specialise in riding using the principles of natural horsemanship. There is a variety of excellent rides available, from short afternoon rides on the hills, to full-day adventures.

For further information about our luxury Christchurch lodge accommodation, please contact us or visit our luxury lodge in Christchurch Web site.

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