Ballarat House

Ballarat House, Hokitika, New Zealand

Accommodation Type: Lodge

Ballarat House is a luxury custom-built lodge which glitters like a 24 carat nugget close to the historic gold mining town of Hokitika - on the ruggedly beautiful West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. The lodge provides a sanctuary for up to three couples to explore the local wonders along the unhurried coastline. From fishing and snow skiing to visiting exotic rainforests, dining at award-winning restaurants, or getting up close and personal to two ancient glaciers. Hokitika has an airport, 10 minute's drive from the lodge, complimentary transport is available. The purpose-built brick, schist and cedar lodge and extended family home blends naturally with the landscape on the Thompsons' privately owned 800 acre farm near Hokitika. It has been built on Ballarat Hill - so named by the gold miners of the 1860s - and is part of an exquisite subdivision created by the family called Ballarat Rise.

Ballarat House has been designed to exacting standards and includes a delightful entrance complete with grand piano, a reading room, and access to DVD movies and Sky television. This can be beamed to any of the seven flat screen television sets via a state of the art audio/visual system. Broadband and internet coverage is available. The lodge is a sun trap, as are the three separate patio areas available to guests to enjoy a spot of tranquility, the magic of sunrise and panoramic views of natural countryside, sea and sky. Watch the sun drop into the sea at the end of the day and experience the colours of the evening sky in the afterglow, then see the stars brighten the night! Unbelievable glory!

Facilities: Complimentary drinks, nibbles, biscuits, chocolates, fresh fruit and flowers, robes and slippers, electric blankets and quality linen ensure your comfort. A CD and cassette player, TV, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities are all provided. Laundry facilities are available on request.

Number of rooms: 3

Destination: Hokitika

Testimonals: Ballarat House

"Thank you so much for your marvelous hospitality. We enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere at your home and the love you put into caring for us. Very enjoyable holiday."
Heidi and Rainer, Australia

"Your house is like your welcome, wonderful! Thank you!"
Josette and Francois, France

Indicative Tariff: NZ$495.00* per night
*Includes goods & services tax of 12.5%

Tariff Includes: Accommodation and Breakfast

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation within 30 days of arrival date: 30% forfeit of the total booking price. Cancellation within 7 days of arrival date: 100% forfeit of the total booking price. Because of our intimate size, cancellations affect us significantly. We will make every effort to re-book, but in the event that we are unable to replace a cancelled booking, the following charges apply.