Hotel Information

Location

Located a twenty-minute scenic drive from Dunedin city in the grounds of the famous Larnach Castle. One of the things to see in Dunedin area is the Royal Albatross Yellow-eyed Penguin colony, which is 30 minutes drive. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the Castle, or admire the magnificent gardens, which Margaret Barker has been working hard developing for the last 30 years.

Room Facilities

Connection for laptop, Television, Radio, Direct dial phone, Hairdryer, Voltage 240v

Facilities

Small sized lobby, Earliest check-in at 15:00, Porterage from 12:00 to 20:30, 2 floors, Coach parking, Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable), Shop, Laundry facilities, Disabled facilities

Rooms

The Premium rooms all have bathtubs and the bedding configuration is one king bed or two queen beds. They are larger than the standard rooms. All the rooms are individually decorated in a period style, to complement the Castle. Each has a splendid view of the ocean 1000 feet below. All rooms are ensuite and have heater, phone, radio alarm, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and television.

Restaurant

Lodge guests can dine in the Castle Dining room, bookings are essential. Specialties include Scottish cuisine, Haggis ceremonies, amongst other dishes.

Lobby

Small check-in area with a lot of character.

Area Details

14 kms to city centre
30 kms to the airport (dunedin)
380 kms to the airport (christchurch)
14 km to the nearest station (dunedin)

Exterior

Low rise Colonial Farm lodge, set in Larnach Castle grounds, surrounded by thirty-five acres of gardens. Larnach Castle was built from 1871 over a period of 5 years, by 200 builders. A Scottish Baron, William Larnach, wanted to created a bit of Scotland in this far away land.The Castle is full of Antiques and historical mementos.

Hotel Description

Lodge guests get a complimentary Castle tour during the opening hours. This is a very special place, with much history, with magnificent Antiques throughout. The Barker family - who own the Castle - live here, and open it daily to visitors. The gardens are also a work of art. Unforgetable experience, a must for visitors to Dunedin and this area.SE1105