The Homestead & Cottages at Lake Hayes

Arrive down the heritage listed Sequoia Avenue to the wild flower meadows, orchard, lavender paddocks, sculptures, heated swimming pool with floating fireplace and a gym with views.

The Homestead has 5 gorgeous bedrooms with the sumptuous master suite boasting a sitting area with views over Lake Hayes and The Crown Range and a huge ensuite with a stunning copper bathtub.

There are multiple living and entertainment areas in which to relax or dine, including a library with whisky bar baby grand piano. Throw open the French doors to patios and courtyards, the heady scent of the herb gardens and a logia with fire and wine cellar.

A substantial local and international art and furniture collection is enjoyed throughout.

It is difficult to describe the sense of light, warmth, love, history and sophistication the owners and architect, Andrew Patterson achieved with this restoration/ renovation.

The Green Project: working in consultation with The Department of Conservation, the owners have fully funded the removal of invasive cracked willow at the edge of Lake Hayes. They have planted over 3,000 native plants to restore the wetlands and over 300 other trees around the property to date.

The Homestead may be booked on its own or with one or more of the Cottages below.

It is perfect for families, groups of friends or for a very private corporate off-site/ retreat.

Included in your stay at The Homestead:

• exclusive use for up to 10 guests

• exclusive use of grounds

• on-site property manager

• ‘meet & greet’ on arrival

• pantry basics

• fresh flowers

• welcome basket

• mid-stay clean and linen change for stays over 7 nights

• minimum stay is 5 nights

THE COTTAGES 

The Cottages at Lake Hayes are light and bright with the tranquil wetlands, lake and mountains taking centre stage through the expansive picture windows.

The 5 cottages offer a modern, refined retreat with a nod to the property’s farming past.  Each cottage has 2 bedrooms with ensuites, open plan kitchen-living-dining with lake and mountain views. They are designed to settle into the landscape and “for the interiors to pop”. This with the attention to detail and perfect quality finish, won a New Zealand Institute of Architects award in 2021.

A communal fire-pit with a wildflower surround is a great place for après activity drinks and nibbles.

Fabulous NZ art, hot tubs and cosy window seats add to a super-relaxed stay.

The Cottages may be booked individually, as a group or with The Homestead. They are perfect for couples, small families, for larger groups travelling together or for a corporate get together.

Features/ inclusions at The Cottages:

on-site manager
up to 4 guests per cottage
or exclusive use of all cottages up to 20 guests
2  x bedrooms with ensuites
beds may be configured as super king or twin
luxury bed linen & towels
bathroom amenities
stunning lake and/or mountain views
sun seat
wifi
smart tv with SKY
fully equipped kitchen with pantry basics
coffee machine
woodburner
drying room & storage
private terraces with seating
underfloor heating throughout
washing machine & dryer
private terraces & lawn
3 with hot tubs
parking
shared Pinot Pit with fire
2 -3 nights minimum stay

Your personal concierge can tailor activities and experiences for you.

Villa Facilities:

• 5 bedrooms
• 5.5 bathrooms
• luxury linens, towels
• bathroom amenities
• art & sculpture collection
• cloakroom/WC
• Library with wood fire & whisky bar
• TV room with wood burner & garden bar
• Full chef’s kitchen with Aga, wine fridge
• Coffee machine
• wifi & modern tv options
• Butlers kitchen and laundry
• mudroom
• logia/ wine room with outdoor seating dining & oversized fireplace
• Gym
• giant outdoor chess set
• substantial kitchen gardens, greenhouse
• heated swimming pool with covered area and fire
• sun loungers
• hot tub
• croquet lawn
• pétanque court & seating
• trampoline
• treehouse
• fire pit & boat shed
• 3km of private walking trails
• access to Lake Hayes trail
• access to Threepwood tennis court