In 2010, Edenhouse was chosen by UK society magazine Tatler, as one of the 101 Best Hotels of the World.
Edenhouse New Zealand is a luxury residence, on 48 acres of beautiful land, in the Orinoco Valley in the Nelson/Tasman Bay region. Located at the top of New Zealand's amazing South Island, the region is known as the sunniest in New Zealand, and is home to some of New Zealand's best tourist attractions, such as the Abel Tasman National Park.
Edenhouse New Zealand accepts a maximum of six guests at a time,
ensuring that guests receive superb, attentive service from hosts Peter
and Bobbie.
Guest Comments:
"A piece of paradise." "A
wonderful, relaxed and gracious home with all those different places to
eat and drink with the commanding views wherever we went... surveying
your little piece of paradise. Quite overwhelming."
Jenny Briscoe, Hampshire, England
The House
Inside,
guests will find a formal dining room, a comfortable sitting room, a
den and library, and artist's studio. There are also several courtyard
areas where guests can sit, relax, eat and drink.
The beautiful
gardens provide a wonderfully cool oasis in the warmer months, and for
the cooler winter months, there are lovely open fires throughout the
house.
Accommodation
Rooms at Edenhouse are spacious and comfortable, and offer beautiful views, and large private bathrooms.
The two bedroom suites,
are located upstairs in the house. You will
appreciate the comfort of the Super King split beds that can be used as doubles or twins.
The
third bedroom, located in its own cottage 40 metres from the house,
sleeps a couple or two individuals. The large upstairs bedroom contains a
Super Queen double bed and a King single bed, and Sky TV. Of course the
cottage has its own bathroom, and a dining and sitting area, plus a sun
deck for relaxing. Guests also have full use of the facilities of the
main house.
So, the choice is yours. Stay in the main house and
enjoy it's surroundings, or if you prefer a little more seclusion, the
cottage will be perfect.
For your comfort, we provide pure Irish linen sheets, and quality toiletries in our suites.
Dining and Cuisine
Breakfast is included in your tariff at Edenhouse. Most of our guests
choose to eat dinner at Edenhouse
and we showcase the very best of local fresh produce. Organic is always available, ensuring a quality dining experience.
The
Nelson/Abel Tasman region is home to numerous wineries, and of course, a
selection of the best local wines are included in the dinner tariff as
are pre-dinner drinks and canapés.
Activities
There is a wide range of activities available to you during your stay with us at Edenhouse.
Perhaps
the number one attraction in the region, the Abel Tasman National Park
has been a favourite and "must see" for our guests.
Although it is New Zealand's smallest national park, it consistently
rates as one of the top 5 tourist attractions in the country. From it's
secluded bays, white sandy beaches, and emerald waters, to it's variety
of marine life and superb walking trails, Abel Tasman National Park will
leave you amazed with it's beauty.
Park activities can be tailor-made to suit your tastes. Perhaps a visit to the seal colony,
or kayaking in a tranquil lagoon. Or snorkelling and swimming? We can
arrange a gourmet lunch afloat or on a beach, and there are
several bush walk options, as well as fishing expeditions. Combination
boating, hiking and kayaking trips can also be arranged to give you a
complete Abel Tasman experience. Or you may just prefer to relax with a
glass of local wine and enjoy the surroundings and sights of the Abel
Tasman.
A perfect way to see the region is by air (particularly
if your time is limited). We can arrange a very special day where you
travel by boat into the park, then board a fixed wing aircraft at Awaroa
for your tour of the region. You will get a bird's eye view of the Abel
Tasman and Farewell Spit, the world's longest natural sandbar. Land at
Karamea, one of New Zealand's most remote towns, where you can share a
drink with locals at the Karamea Village Hotel, before returning by air
to Edenhouse.
Another option is a tour to Golden Bay. As well as
Farewell Spit, Golden Bay is also home to Pupu Springs, the largest
cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere. The clarity of the water
is second only to Antarctica, and the springs discharge up to 14,000
litres per second! Eco tours to the spit in purpose built four wheel
drive vehicles can be arranged to give you a close up experience of this
beautiful area.
Other close by activities include fly and float
fishing on the Motueka River, flights in a Pitts Special Stunt Plane,
vineyard and wine tasting tours, cruising on 50 foot and 90 foot yachts,
helihiking and helibiking tours, and a visit to the World of Wearable
Arts in Nelson.
No matter what your preference, you will find something to suit in our wonderful region.