Built in 1890, McHardy Lodge is a beautiful, fully restored Victorian villa, set in a quiet cul-de-sac on the exclusive Napier Hill, close to the art deco-style town centre, Bluff Hill and the beach.  The house has been furnished with colonial antiques and faithful reproduction furniture, and the decor evokes the Victoria era, whilst still feeling modern and calming.

The Lodge offers 2 large Queen Rooms and 4 spacious Deluxe Suites.  All the rooms are comfortable and airy, with ensuite facilities and are individually decorated and furnished, with the ambiance reflected in the room names.

The Chablis Queen Room is decorated in fresh lemons and Chablis grape greens, and offers a wrought-iron Queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, large fluffy towels, bathrobes, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, wickers chairs and french doors with access to the wrap-around verandah.

The Jonquil Queen Room is decorated in soft honeys and creams, and offers a wrought-iron Queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, bathrobes, large fluffy towels, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, easy chairs and french doors with access to a private patio area.

The Alexandra Super King Suite has a cream, beige, gold and silver calming decor, with a Superking wrought-iron bed, (that can become to King Singles if required), ensuite bathroom with claw-foot bath with shower, large soft towels, bathrobes, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, a pleasant living area with sofa, table and easy chairs and french doors to the outdoor verandah.

The Chianti Super King Suite offers fine linens and bedding on a Superking bed, ensuite bathroom with period fixtures, including a claw-foot bathtub, separate shower, large, soft towels, hairdryer, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries, comfy wing-back chairs and full-length sash windows giving access to the poolside verandah.  This room is decorated in creams, golds and deep reds, inspired by the rich red wine of the Chianti region.

The elegant Versailles Super King Suite has a cream, honey and coffee colour palette, and offers a French-style Superking wrought-iron bed, ensuite bathroom with period features, including a claw-foot bathtub, separate shower, victorian washstand sink, hairdryer, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries, Renaissance-style chairs and chaise longue, and large sash windows with views of the landscaped gardens.

The Venice Super King Suite is decorated in deep blues with cream and gold highlights, Italian-style brocade chaise longue and chairs, deep cherry-wood furniture, including a huge cherry-wood Superking sleigh bed, a modern, fresh blue and white bathroom with separate bath and shower, bathrobes, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, and french doors to the sunny verandah.

McHardy Lodge offers a luxurious atmosphere throughout the whole house, but with an old world charm of a period property.  The Lodge offers a traditional library and drawing room, and billiards room with full size billiards table, both with open fireplaces, an informal lounge with wood burner, a light and airy dining room and kitchen, with fridge containing complimentary refreshments, large verandahs, patios, heated outdoor swimming pool with garden furniture, and spacious, landscaped gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean on one side, and the surrounding mountains on the other.  There are several televisions in the public rooms around the house, all with SKY/cable channels, DVD and video facilities, broadband internet access in the library and Wi-Fi Internet access throughtout the whole house.

Breakfast is served on the bright dining room or on the sunny verandahs, and offers a cold selection of chilled juices, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants, muffins, artisan breads, with a selection of local fresh preserves and honey, bagels with a selection of toppings, and fruit smoothies.  Hot options include bacon, sausages, free-range eggs, any style, French toast and golden waffles with various toppings, Eggs Benedict with bacon or smoked salmon, filled croissants and savoury breafast tart.