The Lodge at Paratiho is a working farm of over 2000 acres, with deer, sheep and cattle and is just a short 30-minute drive from Nelson Airport.  But the Lodge's accommodation is as far from a dusty, muddy farm as you could possibly imagine!

Completed in 1999, the luxury, modern designed central lodge and accommodation bungalows are situated in a beautifully landscaped hollow, set among rolling hills overlooking a crystal blue lake.  All the accommodation has been built and furnished to the very highest of standards, with a subtle mix of the old and new which affords the guest one of the most elegant and secluded experiences to be found in New Zealand.

Each guest suite offers a separate bedroom with twin or king-size beds, some of which are romantic 4-poster beds, luxurious ensuite bathrooms with large French-style soaking tub, double vanity sinks, complimentary toiletries and french doors to a private courtyard garden, fireplace, sitting room with easy chairs and a private terrace to enjoy the sun and admire the beautiful views.

Paratiho Lodge is an all-inclusive property, and the room rate includes daily cooked and continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, all beverages, including tea, coffee and wine, minbar and freshly baked cookies in your room.  The food served is the freshest local produce traditonally prepared with a South Pacific flavour and can be served in the inviting dining room, or in one of the many private dining areas around the Lodge.  Ideal for those on honeymoon, or on a "second" honeymoon!

Guests are also invited to use all the on-site recreational facilities, including quiet lounges, library, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, golf putting green, petanque, croquet, expansive landscaped gardens full of modern art sculptures, a large well-equipped gym with sauna-steam room, and farm and bush walks.  They also have one of New Zealand's top rated Spas, the Paratiho Health Spa, where you relax and indulge in the many treatments they offer.

If you want to try something different, during the winter months, April through to October, cooking classes are held at the 'Paratiho Cooking School' on Wednesdays and weekends, and guests are welcome to book a class, subject to availability.

The Lodge is well located for your base to explore all that the Nelson area has to offer, which is much and varied, and is an ideal property if you want indulgent luxury and peaceful privacy.