Brightwater, Nelson.

What makes it so special?

Originally built as a family home we later decided to open it as a boutique, self-contained B&B. It was built by a Wanaka straw-bale construction company. Windows, doors, sarking and other timber trims are macrocarpa and the verandah posts are recycled hardwood power poles. A large jarrah bridge beam runs through the living area to support the upstairs floor joists.

What Our Guests Say?

The thing that strikes you the most is how quiet the house is inside, a beautiful timber kitchen and stone open fire place framed by large timber beams rescued from a local bridge, It's so cosy you feel like you've just come home.

Surrounded on three sides by a verandah with French doors opening onto the lawn which overlooks the dressage ring and horse paddocks.
We make our way up the stairs, something to behold, they are crafted from macrocarpa timber milled off the farm and decorated with antique fire extinguishers and butter churns, it's a pleasure to ascend.
Our room features fine embroidered bed linen and duvet, hand crafted chocolates bearing the cottage name, new house slippers and robes to lounge around in, a huge bed complete with mosquito net and views over the farm, what more could you ask for!!

Rainy dayz...

Visit the World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum in Stoke
Or some of the many wineries close by

Out & About

- Walkway along Wai-iti river (2hrs) flat/easy then lunch at the café in the old church in Brightwater.
- Farm walks.
- Check out old Spring Grove cemetery on Mt Heslington Road.
- Rabbit Island Beach and Recreational Area.
- Antique shop in Wakefield
- McGlashen Pottery and Reco Wrought Iron In Brightwater.
- Lee and Wairoa Rivers for picnics and great swimming.

Exquisite bathroom

This features a huge clawfoot bath, beautiful recessed window sill with inlaid tiles, timber shutters as a window dressing and timber towel stand and accessories.

Eating Out

- The Church at Brightwater
- Waimea Estate Café & winery
- Poppy Thai in Richmond
- Bouterey's Restaurant, Richmond
- Appelmans Restaurant, Richmond
- Arthur Wakefield Café, Richmond
- Chateau Rhubarbe, Wakefield.

Relaxing!

Great outdoor garden setting with sun loungers and BBQ area with brazier for plenty of relaxing in the sun.

If you would like to book this bach or find out more, you can view the listing here.

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