45 Aucks Rd Orongo Bay Russell

Price range: $250.00 - $600.00

Sequestered in 15 private acres by the sea just five minutes drive from romantic and historic Russell, the heritage-listed First American Consulate (as this 1870's country house is known) offers restorative peace and calm, organic-focused cuisine, and accommodation in three en suite rooms in the architect-designed Lakeside Retreat.

Food and travel writer Michael Hooper and partner Chris Wharehinga Swannell (of Maori ancestry) prepare a "bake-house breakfast" delivered to your room, with home-baked breads and croissants, home-made conserves from their organic gardens and orchard and eggs from their free-range hens.

Central to all the activities on the water, in the wineries, and across the beaches of the bay of 144 islands, the two-storey Homestead is without pretention but generously provisioned with modern comforts, respect and attention.

At least four hours notice is required to prepare your room.

Options

3-suite Exclusive
The Pacific Room
The Retreat
The Teal Suite

Features

4.5 Stars
Breakfasts
Check-in Time: 3:00pm
Check-out Time: 12:00pm
Dining Room
Guest Lounge
High Speed wireless internet
Laundry Service
Lounge Area with Fireplace
Non Smoking
Parking - Free
Parking - Off street
Safety despoit box
Sauna
Serviced Rooms Daily