Overview
Built in 1912, to grand proportions, this homestead is blended into the landscape by rambling mature gardens, which create the feel of a colonial outpost.
To quote from the guest book: 'Gunyah is an experience, an atmosphere, and a feeling you will long to capture.' The integrity of the architecture has been retained and displays fine examples of wood panelling, exposed beams and leadlight windows, which indicate the style of the period. Gunyah is furnished with early New Zealand and English antiques. The bedrooms, all with en suites and elegantly decorated, are all upstairs, some with direct access to the verandah, all with views over lawn, trees and mountains beyond. Gunyah specialises in gourmet country cuisine utilising the best of Canterbury produce and locally grown organic vegetables where possible. The lodge dinners, French or Italian inspired, often include Canterbury lamb, salmon, venison, game or fish, complemented by fine New Zealand wines form the cellar (if required) Desserts are to die for.
What a civilised way to slow down. Local activities include skiing Mt Hutt and 5 other skifields, fishing, golf and jetboating but just being there is an experience in itself. At Gunyah you will feel perfectly relaxed in gracious surroundings with truly stylish accommodation and fine dining.
Spanish, French, Italian German also spoken.
