“I cannot speak highly enough of the experience, or of the hospitality we received from Cindy and David Douglas, and the staff at Dome Hills. It went way beyond "customer service" – we felt as if we were good family friends!
The lodge was a wonderful place to stay – huge comfy beds, big open fire, fresh flowers, and wonderful views of the mountains. The property itself is stunning – everything you would expect from being in the high country, and more.
I fell in love with it all – the land, the air, the horses, the people, the peace, and most of all, the warmth and generosity of spirit. We will definitely be back.”
Robyn Wynne-Lewis
Hawkes Bay
The Lodge
The Ashley Muir designed home, built in 1980 of Oamaru stone is surrounded by mature trees and garden, and is a few hundred metres from the homestead and farm buildings. Recently renovated and refurbished the lodge offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large sunny kitchen, dining and living room, with sunroom. The whole house is heated by under floor heating and an open fire, and has stunning mountain views from inside and out.
The master bedroom with a superking bed and ensuite bathroom, opens onto the verandah. Two other bedrooms also have superking beds (with twin beds option) and adjacent bathrooms, and the fourth is a single room. All rooms have high quality down and feather duvets with beautiful cotton sheets and towels. The luxurious Linden Leaves bath and shower products are provided in the bathrooms.
The warm spacious kitchen is well appointed with dishwasher, oven, microwave and fridge/freezer, quality new cookware and utensils, kitchen table and chairs.
The dining room adjoins the living room which has TV and DVD player with a varied supply of DVDs, stereo, very comfy sofas and chairs, and a wonderful open log fire with wood supplied.
The sun-drenched verandahs open onto the private lawn and garden, with outdoor furniture and sun umbrella, and barbeque.
The fully equipped laundry gives easy access to the washing line, which is next to the guests' organic vegetable garden and herb patch.
The lodge is fully self-contained for self-catering, with pantry basics, preserves, tea and coffee selections provided. We also offer the option of home-cooked meals and picnic lunches, with prior booking essential. Wines available locally from Ostler Vineyard, with local Waitaki produce a feature. The lodge is non-smoking inside.
The lodge is available on a sole occupancy basis, with special rates for longer stays. Occupation of the property is better suited to children over the age of 12 years. No dogs or pets please. We offer privacy or discreet service for guests. Please contact us for all enquiries, or a personalised package.
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