Inside New Zealand's Otahuna Lodge
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