Grasmere Lodge

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Christchurch, State Highway 73 Cass Canterbury, Christchurch

Facilities in hotel

Important

on-line

8.7

Informations about hotel

Location

Grasmere Lodge — High Country Retreat — where luxury and natural splendour come together in the heart of the Southern Alps, to form what one international guest described as “a whole other world of peacefulness & serenity.” Built in 1858, the original limestone homestead, now the core of the lodge, introduces you to the style of personal pampering that earned the Harper’s Hideaway Report Grand Award in 1998. At the same time this traditional New Zealand high country station (ranch), set amid towering 7000 ft peaks, provides a wide range of outdoor activities for those seeking a more adventurous interlude. Grasmere Lodge also offers a richness of traditional New Zealand hospitality. Owner, Tom Butler, and his staff epitomise New Zealand friendliness and generosity of spirit. Together they take great delight in sharing the magic of Grasmere with their guests. Train If you don’t wish to drive, you can travel by train. The TranzAlpine Express between Christchurch and Greymouth is said to be one of the six best train excursions in the world. The train leaves Christchurch at 0815, arriving at Cass (our closest stop) at 1012. It continues on to the West Coast, arriving in Greymouth at 1245. The return journey leaves Greymouth at 1345, arriving at Cass at 1619, and in Christchurch at 1805. The train stops at Cass only by prior arrangement, so you must book in advance to that station, and you must let us know your arrival time so we can arrange a complimentary transfer to the lodge. There is no other way of getting from the train stop to the lodge.

Accomodation

Grasmere Lake, Southern Alps

Facilities

Fitness Center, Swimming pool, Spa, Restaurant, Tennis court, Disabled facilities, Laundry, Baby sitting, newspaper, Meeting room, Air-conditioned, TV, Internet access, Direct dial phone, Hairdryer, Wake-up service, Ironing, Mini bar