Gunyah Country Estate
Methven, Canterbury
About
Gunyah Country Estate offers 2 accommodation options, the luxury or self catering options.
In the Lodge we indulge our guests in the understated grace and style of true quality in one of New Zealand’s grand old rural homesteads. From the minute you arrive the atmosphere is relaxing and we treat every guest as an individual.
If you dream of a roaring fire and the luxury of complete privacy, if you crave exquisite silver-service French and Northern Italian inspired cuisine, or if you just want to sink into a deliciously comfortable bed at the end of a busy day exploring the extraordinary surrounding countryside, Gunyah's Loge is the place for you.
The verandah overlooking the garden is an ideal place to relax, catch up on some reading, or engage in some lively discussion. Sitting in this spot, guests often end their day listening to the resonant song of the rare native bellbirds and marvelling at the brightness of the Southern Cross in the clear night sky.
Although Gunyah Country Estate is over a century old, every modern facility is provided for your convenience. The Lodge at Gunyah Country Estate offers year-round hospitality to a maximum of 12 staying guests. It is also a venue for weddings as well as private functions, company meetings and group tours. Utter discretion and privacy are assured.
There is also something refreshing and inspiring in the fresh air around the Lodge. That’s why our guests keep coming back, whether it’s for a romantic get-away, as a base for exploring the extraordinary South Island or a retreat for conferences or business.
The Granary - Self Catering
The newly refurbished Granary is located within the grounds of Gunyah Country Estate’s Orchard and offers independent year-round accommodation for up to 6 people. The Granary offers a full kitchen, including a microwave and fridge, dining and lounge areas, a cozy log burner and 3 double rooms - Linen is supplied. You'll also find a lovely bathroom with a shower which includes underfloor heating. A washing machine and clothesline is available for your convenience.
The Stablehand Quarters - Self Catering
The newly refurbished Stablehand Quarters also located within the grounds of Gunyah Country Estate’s Orchard and offers independent year-round accommodation for up to 4 people. The Stablehand Quarters also offers full kitchen facilities including an oven, microwave, fridge freezer. A log burner in the lounge and dining area will keep you snug during the cooler nights. The Stablehand Quarters has 2 double bedrooms (one with a king bed, one with twin beds) linen is supplied and a washing machine and clothesline is available for your convenience.
Free wifi Internet access is available in all accommodation types
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Price
Gunyah Country Lodge - Bed & Breakfast Only $399.00 Double ($429.00 with Twin surcharge) $299.00 Single Third person in room an additional $89.00 (Verandah/Port Hills Room only)
Self-Catering in The Granary or StableHand Quarters - $245.00 per night (2 people). Extra persons $25.00 each.
These prices are our standard rates, please check our website directly for special deals
Hours
8.00am - 10.00pm
Facilities
Playground
Full Kitchen
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Parking
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Ensuite
Breakfast Available
Free Wifi
Bath Robes
Smart TV
Gardens
Iron
Hair Dryer
Pets by Arrangement
Getting here
HOW TO FIND GUNYAH, THE GRANARY AND THE STABLEHAND QUARTERS Please note not all GPS systems give correct information. Please always use our directions.
From CHRISTCHURCH, take Highway 73 (Arthurs Pass) to Darfield. At the church turn left towards Mt Hutt. Continue on SH 72 (Inland Scenic Route) through Glentunnel, over the Selwyn River one-way bridge. Travel 9 kms until you get to The Monument at the top of the hill. Follow the Gunyah signs from here: Turn left, towards Hororata, then immediately right into Sleemans Road, past the Baptist Camp and across the Hororata River. We are on the left; on the rise, just after the gravel road starts.
From the SOUTH and METHVEN: take SH 72 (Inland Scenic Route) northbound, through the Rakaia Gorge, go past Windwhistle Garage and School, travel 9 km until you see the large blue Gunyah sign. At the intersection just before The Monument on the rise, turn right towards Hororata, then immediately right into Sleemans Road, past the Baptist Camp and across the Hororata River. We are on the left; on the rise, just after the gravel road starts.
From the WEST: take SH73 and just after Sheffield turn right into SH72 ( Inland Scenic Route) southbound. Continue through Glentunnel, over the Selwyn River one-way bridge. Travel 9 kms until you get to The Monument at the top of the hill. Follow the Gunyah signs from here: Turn left, towards Hororata, then immediately right into Sleemans Road, past the Baptist Camp and across the Hororata River. We are on the left; on the rise, just after the gravel road starts.
For more information please contact us. Telephone: 03 3186800 Email: reservations@gunyah.co.nz