Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge
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Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge
11075 West Coast Road, Grasmere Road State Highway 73, 120 Km West of Christchurch and 30 Km East of Arthur’s Pass Village, Near Cass., Arthur's Pass National Park 07580 New Zealand
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#1 of 2 lodges in Arthur's Pass National Park
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Grasmere Lodge - A High Country Retreat where the scenery and natural splendor come together in the heart of the Southern Alps, to form what one international guest described as “a whole new world of peace and serenity”. Built in 1858, the original limestone homestead is complemented by the main Lodge building, the Mountain View Villa, and Riverview Villa, all providing a very peaceful stay. Set amid towering 7000 ft peaks, the surrounding area provides a wide range of outdoor activities for those seeking a more adventurous interlude. Grasmere Lodge offers very special accommodation options hidden in the heart of the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Each option has its own unique accommodation style and provides breath-taking scenic views from your room.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Public wifi
Breakfast available
Hiking
Horseback riding
Highchairs available
Conference facilities
Skiing
Fishing
Room features
Air conditioning
Coffee / tea maker
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
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Location
11075 West Coast Road, Grasmere Road State Highway 73, 120 Km West of Christchurch and 30 Km East of Arthur’s Pass Village, Near Cass., Arthur's Pass National Park 07580 New Zealand
Getting there
Christchurch Intl Airport
79.9 km•
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Hokitika Airport
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3 Attractions
within 10 kilometers
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Stayed here after visiting Arthur’s Pass for one night. The rooms were huge and spotlessly clean. The views from our bedrooms were incredible with the mountain backdrop and the star gazing at night was beautiful. Keep in mind that this is a b&b so there is no restaurant or bar but we knew that so ate at the hotel a 15 minute lovely drive away. Continual Breakfast was nice with a good choice of bread for toast and fruit and coffee. A couple of things probably could have been improved - check in is quite strict from 3pm-6pm - would have been great if we could have checked in later and upstairs in the lounge there were some big flies around but I know this is hard to stop! Overall would highly recommend this b&b.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from GrasmereLodgeNZ, Manager at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge
Responded 14 Feb 2020
Hi Amy, Thanks for the great review, we look forward to seeing you again sometime soon. Best Wishes Grasmere Management Team.
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Fantastic room and views. Idilic surroundings. Great service from the management when we were trying to organise emergency flights back to the UK. Little or no mobile coverage in the area so their help was critical in allowing us to contact the airline and move our flights, especialy as it took 4.5 hrs on their personal extended range mobile phone.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Grasmere is stunningly beautiful-bounded by mountains and the lake, with a collection of accommodation options. We stayed in the Mountainview Villa which was the most well appointed room with ensuite I’ve ever stayed in. Beautiful decor, welcoming staff, and a world class location on a working farm with mountain walks immediately accessible. We will be back.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Grasmere Lodge, General Manager at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge
Responded 21 Dec 2021
Dear Sue, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback and pleased to know that you have thoroughly enjoyed your stay at Mountain View Villa, Grasmere Lodge. We will be looking forward to welcoming you soon again in the future. Warm regards, Grasmere Management
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Grasmere Station sits between mountains and the lake, and is stunningly beautiful. We stayed at Mountainview Villa which was the most well appointed room I’ve ever stayed in. Welcoming staff, mountain walks and beautiful accommodation
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Grasmere Lodge, General Manager at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge
Responded 7 Mar 2022
Dear Sue, Thank you very much for putting an effort to write a wonderful review. We are glad that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We will continue to strive to provide excellent service to our valued guests and add more amenities so that the guest can enjoy a true high-country experience. Hope to see you soon on your next special trip to Grasmere. Warm regards, Grasmere Management
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About 20 mins drive from Arthur's Pass, but in a much more spectacular location. Beautiful view, spotless huge rooms with all mod cons and more. A well-appointed communal kitchen (remeber to stock up before coming).
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Fantastic Hosts That would do anything to help, including leaving us to do our own thing!! Big roaring fire in the Lounge, and beautifully designed rooms, all in an amazing setting. The countryside is just plain breathtaking- no other way to describe it really. We’ll be back there again
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Grasmere Lodge, General Manager at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge
Responded 16 Aug 2020
Hi Peter, It was great fun having you all here and we look forward to seeing you all again. Best wishes Grasmere Management Team
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Grasmere Lodge--- what I would do to be there right now! There aren't enough kind words I can say about this place and their staff! Having stayed in a number of the Small Luxury Hotels in New Zealand and Australia on our recent trip, this one is by far the best in many aspects.
Grasmere is located about 90 minutes outside of Christchurch in the middle of tranquility-- a perfect place to relax and enjoy the untouched New Zealand beauty. The views from the River View Cottage are absolutely amazing and it is worth every penny to stay there. At night, you can see every star in the sky and during the day, you can just sit and stare out of the huge picture windows in awe!
Vicki Newbegin and Tom Butler, the general manager, and their staff go above and beyond to make sure your every want and desire are attended to, often before you even ask. Their kindess and attention to detail set their establishment apart from others. Visiting with them is like visiting old friends!
Joanna runs the spa and gives the deepest tissue massage I have had in a long time; she gets all of your kinks out! If only she wasn't so far away...
Scott was our chief when we were there and we miss him and his creations dearly! Fine Dining is a guarantee at Grasmere.
My fiance and I chose Grasmere as the location of our wedding and I couldn't have picked better . My family members and I fell in love with New Zealand and we have Grasmere to thank for so many wonderful memories. We will be back =)
Grasmere is located about 90 minutes outside of Christchurch in the middle of tranquility-- a perfect place to relax and enjoy the untouched New Zealand beauty. The views from the River View Cottage are absolutely amazing and it is worth every penny to stay there. At night, you can see every star in the sky and during the day, you can just sit and stare out of the huge picture windows in awe!
Vicki Newbegin and Tom Butler, the general manager, and their staff go above and beyond to make sure your every want and desire are attended to, often before you even ask. Their kindess and attention to detail set their establishment apart from others. Visiting with them is like visiting old friends!
Joanna runs the spa and gives the deepest tissue massage I have had in a long time; she gets all of your kinks out! If only she wasn't so far away...
Scott was our chief when we were there and we miss him and his creations dearly! Fine Dining is a guarantee at Grasmere.
My fiance and I chose Grasmere as the location of our wedding and I couldn't have picked better . My family members and I fell in love with New Zealand and we have Grasmere to thank for so many wonderful memories. We will be back =)
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Date of stay: November 2005
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Why would you want to stay anywhere else? The place is simply amazing. A must for anyone who travels to New Zealand.
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Date of stay: October 2006Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed 2 nights. We thought this was a superb place. We were upgraded into the cottage. Although 5 minutes from the main lodge, the cottage was stunning - large and superbly appointed with views into valleys that are to die for. Great common areas as well: welcoming lounge and well-stocked bar.
The food was consistently superb and the communal aspect of dining (which we'd been nervous about) turned out to be fine. The service was great and the tour of the property and farm great fun. We also went on a guided hike with Steve that was a real highlight of our stay. The massage therapy was the best I've experienced.
The Arthurs Pass National Park is beautiful and Grasmere Lodge well located for it. All in all we can't praise this place enough.
The food was consistently superb and the communal aspect of dining (which we'd been nervous about) turned out to be fine. The service was great and the tour of the property and farm great fun. We also went on a guided hike with Steve that was a real highlight of our stay. The massage therapy was the best I've experienced.
The Arthurs Pass National Park is beautiful and Grasmere Lodge well located for it. All in all we can't praise this place enough.
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Date of stay: March 2006
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We were recommended to this lodge as it was ment to be one of the best in canterbury,
The location is absolutely amazing and the property and accommodation is flawless in presentation
However the food is tasteless bland and a real Disappointment! Regarding a shot glass of Sobert a dish ( one of the four included in the meal ) is a complete rip off
The bathroom did not have underfloor heating Or was broken the fan heater in the bathroom also did not work and this was disappointing as the 3 days we spent at Grasmere the weather was very cold.
The bed was comfortable and had beautiful linen.
Our sleep in was ruined at 7.45am with a helicopter landing not less then 25 meters from the front of all the lodge rooms and stayed running for about 15 mins while picking up a group of guest that had the whole lodge caring for them over the priority of other guest and this came up in conversation with other guest at breakfast and lunches as the were at time waiting periods for longer than 60-70 mins after being seated for food to come to the table!
When speeding $4000 in total for our stay at Grasmere we are sad to say and not alone as two other couples felt the same that we would not recommend or be returning which we feel really sorry as it truely is a magic setting to be if not the best but one of the best lodgesin NZ.
The location is absolutely amazing and the property and accommodation is flawless in presentation
However the food is tasteless bland and a real Disappointment! Regarding a shot glass of Sobert a dish ( one of the four included in the meal ) is a complete rip off
The bathroom did not have underfloor heating Or was broken the fan heater in the bathroom also did not work and this was disappointing as the 3 days we spent at Grasmere the weather was very cold.
The bed was comfortable and had beautiful linen.
Our sleep in was ruined at 7.45am with a helicopter landing not less then 25 meters from the front of all the lodge rooms and stayed running for about 15 mins while picking up a group of guest that had the whole lodge caring for them over the priority of other guest and this came up in conversation with other guest at breakfast and lunches as the were at time waiting periods for longer than 60-70 mins after being seated for food to come to the table!
When speeding $4000 in total for our stay at Grasmere we are sad to say and not alone as two other couples felt the same that we would not recommend or be returning which we feel really sorry as it truely is a magic setting to be if not the best but one of the best lodgesin NZ.
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Date of stay: April 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hello Chubby_chally,
Thanks for your note - Yes the Lake is swimmable on a few access points around the accessible areas - we hope to see you soon
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionArthur's Pass National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Lake Pearson (5.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, free internet access, and conference facilities.
Which room amenities are available at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a view of the mountains, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Does Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Grasmere High Country Bed & Breakfast Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.