The Stone House Cottage was extensively renovated early in 2011. The charm of this unique historical building has been retained - and is complemented by both antique and modern furnishings that ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable.
The split-level kitchen and living area remind you of the building’s colourful history - that men would have loaded goods on and off wagons into the top storage area, shuffling heavy sacks of food and supplies into corners.
A large fireplace set into the schist wall acts as the focal point in the open-plan living area, inviting guests to sit and relax with a good book from the bookshelf and a glass of Central Otago pinot noir.
The sun and stars shine through the skylights in the roof and the stable door leads outside into a beautifully-landscaped walled gardens full of historic trees and with the Remarkables Mountain Ranges immediately beyond.
Everything you need and more is provided for at the Stone House Cottage in a very private, anonymous romantic setting. Ideal for those who wish to stay snug indoors and look after themselves or have a chef come and cook for them. Alternatively you can pop around the corner for a cooked breakfast at a local café, or enjoy a celebratory meal at the award winning Saffron fine dining restaurant.
- The expansive super king size bed, finest quality Egyptian sheets and a selection of feather duvets and pillows ensure a tranquil night’s sleep in a romantic setting surrounded by beautiful schist walls lit by spot lights.
- A wall-mounted Samsung flat screen TV enables you to watch a film in bed, and the under floor heating and open fire provide a cozy atmosphere on a winter’s night.
- Luxurious rugs provide texture and comfort.
- Maximum number of guests in the master bedroom / sitting room area: 2
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- At the other end of the master bedroom is the sitting room. The open fire is the focal point around which are two leather arm chairs and a soft textured wing back chair. The floor is covered with a large quality Persian rug which sitting room area and makes for a warm and cozy place to enjoy a bottle of Central Otago pinot noir or gewürztraminer selected from the antique wine rack.
- A Bose ipod docking station with quality sound speaker provides the background music that sets the mood in this exquisite sitting room and master bedroom.
- The rustic charm of the sitting room at the Stone House Cottage has a lot in common with the ambience of the renowned Blue Door cocktail bar around the corner.
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- The ‘snug’ upstairs bedroom features a queen sized double bed with luxurious bed coverings and feather pillows. Polished wooden floors, an antique Cutler roll top desk are complemented by a Samsung flat screen TV screen and a Bose ipod docking station. A ideal room to take an afternoon siesta, watch sport on TV, have a read, or write a friend a letter.
- This second bedroom is also available to enable guests to enjoy a break with their friends.
- Maximum number of guests in this bedroom: 2
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- A large terracotta tiled bathroom with Victorian slipper bath, luxury shower with handmade tiles and a large brass antique shower nozzle makes for a very cozy and romantic bathroom. Soaking in the bath, you can look out through the windows at the surrounding hills and mountains.
- This luxurious Victorian bathroom is equipped with high quality bathroom linen. Enjoy the locally-handcrafted soap, shampoo, hand cream and bath salts provided. A hair drier can be found in the cupboard along with a fully stocked first aid pack.
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- In addition to a fridge/freezer, oven, twin-drawer cabinet dishwasher and the other conveniences you would expect in a modern kitchen, you will also find a coffee machine and fresh locally-roasted beans.
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- A dual washing machine/drier is provided, for your convenience, along with an iron and ironing board.
- Bose ipod docking stations in the sitting room / master bedroom area and the second bedroom.
- Samsung TV with Free TV in the sitting room / master bedroom area.
- Original antique phones beside the master bed and in the kitchen, operating on local (03) are only. Phone cards available.
- Wifi.
- Mitsubishi heat pump.
- Iron and ironing board.
- Washer / drier.
- Twin drawer dish washing machine.
- Oven, hot plates, microwave cooker.
- The Stone House Cottage is 115 sq meters, which is big enough for one or two couples for a relaxing retreat - much larger and more spacious than a room or a suite at a luxury hotel.
- A copy of the floor plan and room sizes can be downloaded here.
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