With the capacity to accommodate individual travellers or groups of up to 20 guests in seven comfortable bedrooms and a separate self-contained cottage, we have seen lots of family reunions, get-togethers of friendly families, fun weddings, Christmas and Easter celebrations and great summer holidays...
With the capacity to accommodate individual travellers or groups of up to 20 guests in seven comfortable bedrooms and a separate self-contained cottage, we have seen lots of family reunions, get-togethers of friendly families, fun weddings, Christmas and Easter celebrations and great summer holidays taking place at the lodge. There’s plenty of space to spread out and a great verandah to enjoy a glass of wine while taking in the amazing views.
A mix of modern styling and rustic country charm, the lodge itself comprises 6 rooms with king (or two twins) beds, as well as one queen/family room with a double bed and two bunks above – allowing loads of flexibility for group preferences. There is a mix of rooms with ensuites, and rooms which share family-style bathrooms. The lodge has a generous kitchen and farmhouse-style dining area, with large verandah and bbq, allowing guests to self-cater. On one of Nelson’s famously sunny evenings, crank up the barbie and enjoy dinner al fresco on the verandah. On cooler nights, there is a log fire and plenty of board games to enjoy.
The property is a great base for exploring the Nelson Tasman region, with the Great Taste Cycle Trail, MTB trails, numerous vineyards, safe beaches, as well as great swimming holes and walking tracks in the immediate neighbourhood and comfortable day trip possibilities to Kaiteriteri and the stunning Abel Tasman National Park, the Nelson Lakes National Park and Rainbow ski field, Golden Bay and various other great beaches and rivers. Supermarkets, bakeries, etc. are a handy 5 mins away in Richmond.
About your host, Olivia & Timo
In pursuit of our dream of living the good life, we gave up city life and our professional jobs and moved to The Pear Orchard in 2013. Since then we renovated the old farm house, repaired the outbuildings, designed and built The Lodge and the Shearer's Cottage. We opened doors for the 2015/16 summer season and we enjoyed welcoming hundreds of visitors since. We have lived abroad and travelled extensively ourselves - and we loved it! We love the genuine country life and take great pleasure from sharing it with our visitors. We invite you to visit our little slice of paradise and hope to meet you soon.
Essential Stay Info
Guest House
Lodge
Villa
Breakfast Available
Dinner Available
Lunch Available
Children Welcome
Family Friendly
Horse Grazing Available
Rural Views
Solitude
Sustainable Stays
Unique Accommodation
Whole House
Check in time: from 2pm
Check out time: 10am
Activities on or nearby this property
Birdlife
Outdoor Bath | Hot Tub
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Vineyards Nearby
Eating and Drinking
Generous fully equipped kitchen, including two fridges, large oven/gas gob, microwave etc. Everything you need for self-catering. Fresh farm breakfast can be booked separately. We are happy to receive supermarket orders for you before your group's arrival. We can also recommend plenty of awesome restaurants nearby, help arrange catering or maybe a private chef to cook up a storm exclusively for you in the lodge kitchen.
Bedding Configuration
2x King (or twin) with ensuite and balcony, 1x King (or twin) with balcony (for smaller groups this room can be configured with an ensuite bathroom on...
2x King (or twin) with ensuite and balcony, 1x King (or twin) with balcony (for smaller groups this room can be configured with an ensuite bathroom on request), 3x King (or twin) and 1x Queen/Family (Queen/Twin plus 2 bunks above). Please indicate your preferred room setups.
More info about the property
This rate is for groups that would like the exclusive use of the lodge building. It includes all available rooms in the lodge and sleeps up to 16 guests. The lodge has 5 bathrooms: 2x ensuites, 1 full...
This rate is for groups that would like the exclusive use of the lodge building. It includes all available rooms in the lodge and sleeps up to 16 guests. The lodge has 5 bathrooms: 2x ensuites, 1 full bathroom upstairs (with shower & bath), 2 bathrooms downstairs (1 with shower and 1 WC only). You are free to use the attached multi-purpose 'hay barn'. Please enquire about venue hire for gatherings. An additional venue hire fee may apply. Fully equipped kitchen, linen and towels, BBQ, free and unlimited WiFi, free local calls, free bikes (x6), all included.
Unique kiwi experiences for you
Walking, kayaking, sailing or just relaxing in the stunning Abel Tasman National Park
Cycling Tasman's Great Taste Cycle Trail and sampling wine and food at numerous local vineyards
Enjoy farm life, hunt for eggs, feed the ducks or laze in our rustic outdoor bath and watch the birds in the native bush
What we love about this property
Being located on an idyllic, slightly elevated pear orchard in the heart of the sunny Nelson Tasman area, the property is a peaceful haven for individual travellers, groups, and families with amazing ...
Being located on an idyllic, slightly elevated pear orchard in the heart of the sunny Nelson Tasman area, the property is a peaceful haven for individual travellers, groups, and families with amazing views. It is the perfect base from which to explore the stunning region.
