• Elegant Heritage building
• Peaceful
• Central Christchurch location
• Gateway to South Island
Huntley Lodge, Christchurch
New ownership and recent renovations have further enhanced Huntley Lodge’s position as Christchurch’s leading luxury boutique hotel. Originally built in 1876 and set amidst park-like gardens, Huntley Lodge offers all the charms of yesteryear, combined with modern luxuries in a secluded environment. The main house retains many original features, whilst the newer, architecturally designed accommodation buildings are in harmony with their surroundings. The perfect place for relaxing whilst travelling on business or pleasure. Huntley Lodge offers an accommodation experience like no other, where the relaxed, friendly atmosphere is combined with the staff’s willingness to go out of their way to make each guest’s stay unique. Eggs from the resident chickens appear on breakfast plates, while the Lodge’s vegetable garden provides fresh seasonal produce. Each of the 12 guestrooms, a mixture of one and two bedroom suites, has a balcony or patio overlooking the pool and manicured lawns and features sumptuous fabrics, fireplace, spa bath and modern entertainment system.
Must See:
• Take a tour or self-drive the Port Hills, with views out over Christchurch City and north across Pegasus Bay to the Kaikoura ranges
• Drive down to Sumner and relax in the beach-side café culture
• Explore Christchurch cultural precinct, including the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery, the Arts Centre, Christchurch Cathedral, Christchurch
• Botanic Gardens and the Visitors Centre
• A show at the Court Theatre – for intimate and engaging live theatre
Must Do:
• Drive to Akaroa New Zealand’s only French settlement with a gourmet Huntley Lodge picnic on the way
• Cruise Akaroa harbour – or swim with dolphins
• Celebrate Cup Week in Christchurch – November – combining The Royal New Zealand Agricultural Show, New Zealand Trotting Cup and Fashion Week
• Explore the vineyards of North Canterbury’s Waipara region visiting the many boutique wineries to taste the local produce and vintages
• Visit Ellerslie International Flower Show – March
Must Buy:
• For the little ones: an iconic Buzzy Bee toy from Christchurch Art Gallery
• For the bigger ones: Fine woollen fashion, babywear and soft furnishings by ‘Stansborough’ renowned for costuming characters in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie series
Indicative rates: Rates start from NZ$669(high season) and NZ$444(low season) for the Garden Room, twin/double.
Award:
2010: Qualmark EnviroSilver
123...go! | Something for Nothing...Every Night
First night: Transfers from or to Christchurch airport Second night: Receive a gourmet lunch picnic hamper prepared by Huntley House chef using regional delicacies Third night: Receive a NZ$100 house credit to dine in the onsite restaurant
