Otahuna Lodge, about 25 minutes from Christchurch in New Zealand, was originally a private mansion built in 1895 for Sir Heaton Rhodes, a politician and philanthropist. Now it is part of the Relais & Châteaux collection.
The formal Dutch Garden is just one part of the varied 2-hectare property.
The front hall features elegant woodwork, grand art and a cozy seating area. (Stephen Goodenough)
The Rhodes Suite spans four rooms and includes a fireplace with inglenook seating. (Stephen Goodenough)
The Garrett Suit is a man cave extraordinaire, with wood-panelled walls and ceiling. (Stephen Goodenough)
The Verandah Suite features a deep freestanding bathtub in the spacious bathroom. (Stephen Goodenough)
And, of course, a verandah that’s 14 metres long. (Stephen Goodenough)
Enjoy pre-dinner canapes in the drawing room.
Guests can choose to enjoy dinner communally in the dining room or in privacy elsewhere. (Stephen Goodenough)
Chef Jimmy McIntyre prepares a five-course tasting menu each night using organic fruits and vegetables grown on the grounds. (Domini Clark)
to get it and come back to see the ad in front of this gallery.
