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Located 4 kilometres out of Te Anau along the Milford Road, our home is set in 5 acres of established garden. With panoramic views of Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland National Park, High Leys offers an adult only, peaceful & luxurious escape. There are 3 double rooms, all with private en-suite bathrooms. A gourmet breakfast is provided each morning, and a complimentary glass of NZ wine on request each evening. Much of our fresh produce is either home grown or sourced locally. The lodge is set up for you to enjoy the extensive views from the guest lounge and dining space, where you are encouraged to mix and mingle with the other guests and take advantage of the complimentary tea, coffee and home baking on offer throughout the day. Take a walk around the garden, admire the stars on a clear night or relax on a lounger with a book or magazine in the courtyard – the options are endless. If you want a picnic blanket we can even provide this for you.
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We stayed for two nights as part of a self drive around New Zealand. Sarah and John made us feel very welcome and provided some great recommendations and advice about the local area.
The three bedrooms used by guests are immaculately presented, a beautifully comfortable bed and a spacious and comfortable lounge for guests to enjoy. The views across the surrounding grounds to the lake are stunning at any time of day.
Breakfast was provided and was a very good range of options, freshly prepared and beautifully presented. A truly special place to stay
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sarah Greaney, Owner at High Leys Lodge
Responded 2 Feb 2025
Hi Stephen Thank you so much for taking time to post a review. We really value your feedback and are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We always want to make sure guests get the best out of their time in Fiordland so we're really happy to provide hints and tips. Wishing you safe and happy onward travels and all the best Kind regards Sarah & John
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We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our NZ touring holiday. High Leys is a luxurious B&B lodge, in a quiet location a short drive out of the main town, with amazing views and very kind hosts. We stayed in the Takitimu room which is a queen room, a little cheaper (& smaller) than the other two king rooms. Everywhere is furnished to the highest luxurious standards you could imagine. The residents lounge and dining room has the most amazing views - I could have sat there day! There is even a piano for guests use ! We had a very early tour booked one morning of our stay and I was overwhelmed that Sarah got up at 5am to prepare our packed lunches (additional charge applies) and take out breakfast boxes for the trip. That was way over and above our expectations but shows what a high standard of service is offered here. The next morning we were able to lay in and enjoy Sarahs breakfast in the dining room - wow! Fabulous choices, cooked to order and absolutely delicious. Sarah also enjoys home baking and if viennese whirls are on the table when you visit, don't hesitate to sample one. Thank you both for a marvellous stay, which I would also add was very competively priced when compared to other places we stayed on our trip.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Sarah Greaney, Owner at High Leys Lodge
Responded 26 Mar 2023
Hello there! Thank you so much for posting a review and for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us in our little piece of paradise. Best wishes Sarah & John
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We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at High Leys Lodge. This was a wonderful boutique and luxurious B&B, with amazing sweeping views across the lake to the Murchison Mountains and surrounded by a beautiful manicured garden. The accommodation is modern, and very comfortable and well equipped.
High Leys was the perfect base for us to explore Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound and the glow worm caves. The location is just out of the main town, so it feels perfectly secluded and private. But it’s also only a few minutes drive away from local restaurants in Te Anau, which was very convenient for lunch and dinner.
Sarah and John are such wonderful people and made us feel right at home. They had plenty of local recommendations and ideas on things to do and see. The breakfasts provided by Sarah were also a highlight and the perfect start to each day. You pick from a menu of hot or cold breakfast options, it was really great having this variety. Sarah also provides small home baked goodies during the day which was a real treat. It’s these little details that make such a difference.
High Leys was one of our favourite stays in New Zealand, we would go back in a heartbeat!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Sarah Greaney, Owner at High Leys Lodge
Responded 11 Dec 2022
Hi George. Many thanks for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We love sharing this little piece of paradise and appreciate it all the more when we see it through the eyes of our guests. All the best and have a wonderful Christmas Sarah & John
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Our stay at High Leys was delightful. The rooms were well appointed and very comfortable. The location, overlooking the lake with the mountains, is better than the pictures the property posts -- a rarity in this world of promotional photography.
As with most inns/lodges/B&Bs, the difference between good and great lies with the hosts. Here, the hosts were absolutely fabulous. They provided great advice and local recommendation and made facilitated enjoyable interactions among the guests with good humor and charm. I wholeheartedly recommend this location to any travelers in Te Anau.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Responded 18 Apr 2024
Hi David. Thank you so much for your kind words. John and I are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us in our little piece of paradise. Thanks for choosing us as part of our holiday adventures. Best wishes Sarah
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Our 3 night stay at High Leys Lodge was the highlight of our 2 and a half week tour of NZ's South Island. Sarah and John hosted us impeccably and our accommodation was luxurious. We truly loved Sarah's wonderful breakfast offerings and the subsequent little treats left on the dining room table ! The stunning location of High Leys, surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens sloping down to beautiful Lake Te Anau will be forever etched in our memories . We've travelled to 90 different countries around the world and our experience at High Leys Lodge definitely rates as one of the most unforgettable !
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip:A place to just relax and enjoy.
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Response from Sarah Greaney, Owner at High Leys Lodge
Responded 25 Apr 2023
Hello B & C :-) Thank you so much for taking time post a review and for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you in our little piece of paradise and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Enjoy your upcoming trip to Europe, I'm sure it will be wonderful too. Best wishes Sarah & John
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High Leys Lodge is home-from-home comfort accommodation with amazingly warm and attentive hosts. The comfortable rooms and shared lounge (overlooking their beautiful gardens and lake) makes this the perfect place to stay! Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sarah Greaney, Owner at High Leys Lodge
Responded 12 Dec 2024
Hi Greg. My apologies for the late acknowledgement of your review. Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes Sarah & John
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This is a beautiful lodge and was an extremely comfortable stay for the whole family including elderly parents who struggle in some accommodations. Thank you Sarah and John for making this a special time for our family. You're both very welcoming and your home is maintained to very high standards in a beautiful part of New Zealand.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Stunning property, inside out. Lovey room, large common area decorated with artistic taste, view on the lake and huge garden that challenges Monet's! Great location to visit the fyords. Great hosts that do everything, I mean really everything (like spending lots of time to organize our excursions) to make us feel like close friends. We never been pampered like this before! Thank you so much Ann and John.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Sarah Greaney, Owner at High Leys Lodge
Responded 23 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so please you enjoyed your stay with us. We are always happy to advise on and book trips, excursions and restaurants for our guests as we think this ensures you have the best experiences possible while you are in Te Anau and Fiordland. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time in NZ. Best wishes Sarah & John
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Beautiful spot right right on Lake Te Anau. Gorgeous views from our room overlooking lake and surrounding mountains. It was quiet and serene whether sitting on the terrace or in the living room.
Room was nicely appointed with a comfortable bed and spacious bathroom. Sarah and John couldn not have been friendlier or more helpful, providing recommendations for restaurants and local sightseeing. The breakfast was terrific with a choice of several dishes. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Responded 4 Dec 2024
Hi Leslie Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us in our little piece of paradise. Wishing you safe travels and a Merry Christmas Best wishes Sarah & John
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On our 6 weeks NZL Trip High Leys Lodge will loom large as the best place we were lucky enough to stay in. And we stayed in some wonderful places! The location, facilities and provisions were second to none. To top it off, the welcome and service from Sarah was next level. We felt that she knew all our wishes before and was reading our wishes out if our mind ! TeAnau itself is a stunning location - and sadly, we only had three nights there - but it was the hospitality of John and Sarah that has made us resolute that we will return... even how Jihn looks for his „little“ garden and presenting us a little paradise ! We should not forget the view and the georgous terrace….even though we are from Germany a good nearly 24 hours away via a couple of flights and a drive! But this place is that special to come back - just because I totally forgot to tune the guitar 🎸
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sarah Greaney, Owner at High Leys Lodge
Responded 26 Mar 2023
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back again in the future! Perhaps you could possibly tune the guitar next time?!! Best wishes Sarah & John
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Te Anau, New Zealand360 contributions148 helpful votes
Hi Alex Gl
The South Arm room and the Luxmore rooms are both on the front of the house which will give you extensive views over Lake Te Anau. The South Arm room has its own walk in wardrobe space and is ideal if you have a lot of luggage as this means you can store it here and keep the rest of the room space free. The Luxmore room has more actual bedroom floor space as it has a wardrobe with luggage rack. It is also on the corner of the house and so has the front terrace and a large side window. The Takatimu room is the smallest, has a queen bed and faces the garden. Hope this helps with making your decision
Kind regards
Sarah
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PRICE RANGE
$340 - $375 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandSouthland RegionFiordland National ParkTe Anau
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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