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Reviewed July 20, 2011

We stayed for 5 nights this month and this is our 4th time at Parkbrae! We keep coming back because the hosts are great and nothing is ever a hassle. They go out of their way to make your stay memorable and offer all sorts of tips and assistance whenever the need arises. We have stayed at Aldourie, Nan's Garden Cottage and the Tower and each time during different seasons. Is truly an awesome sight to awake and look directly up the lake with the snow capped mountains filling your view. The overall experience is just magic and would recommend it to anyone wanting to be treated to something special.

Room tip: All rooms clean, comfortable and well presented.
Date of stay: July 2011
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1  Thank Roamingwell
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Reviewed June 27, 2011

We stayed in the top of the Garden Tower with the most spectacular views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains. The setting is so peaceful and tranquil - the perfect place to relax and unwind. Was lovely to have a fire too to keep us toasty warm! Everything was just perfect! Will definitley be returning again, loved it.

Date of stay: June 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1  Thank hannahjwhelan
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Reviewed June 5, 2011

I have read the other reviews, & whether or not you like Parkbrae as much as we did depends on what you are looking for. If it's a 1 nighter on the way to Queenstown maybe it's just a motel style place you want. But after spending 3 weeks driving around the Sth Island staying in a variety of carefully selected accommodation, Garden Cottage is the place that won hands down. From outside it looks a bit old, but its thoughtfully renovated & decorated to capture a lovely chintzy country cottage feel. Nice modern ensuite to main bedroom. Rugs, paintings, photos, ornaments, old English china, & bookcase crammed with odd books add a nice touch. Good beds & linen, heaters in every room & electric blankets ensure no-one is cold. But loved the fireplace which added a real air of conviviality to the living room. One night & a morning spent basking in the sun that floods the front rooms all day (late Autumn) saw us abandoning plans to eat out & we cooked our own meals for the rest of our stay. True, the 2nd double bedroom can only be accessed from outside, & patio only from master bedroom. Also cooking utensils could no with a few extra things like wooden spoon, tongs, big serving spoon but in all kitchen was roomy & well equipped. A charming cottage, tastefully decorated with lovely garden and views, that really lends itself to city slickers like us spending a few days with family & friends. If you like something with a bit of character & charm, try it and I'm sure you'll love it as much as we did. Owners just next door & v helpful.

Room tip: WM & dryer in shed outside near kitchen.
Date of stay: May 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed May 29, 2011

We go to Lake Tekapo every year and stay and Parkbrae is always our choice of Accommodation we have stayed in the Church House and Garden Cottage, they both have the best views in the town and its not to expensive, you get a whole house.
I disagree with what some of the other reviews people have said about the cottages being old, they have been renovated and done up perfectly to make them comfortable and cute. We love ParkBrae thank you so much thanks Carolyn and Graeme. Recommend it to anyone

Date of stay: May 2011
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1  Thank happytraveler1080
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Reviewed April 24, 2011

We have just stayed 3 nights in this lovely clean, 'well equipped' house with its breath-taking view of the little Church of the Good Shepherd, the dog statue and the snow covered hills in the back-ground. We were very comfortable and warm & for any enquiries, Patricia, was only two minutes walk (through a nice garden) and we found her very obliging. Because the weather was so nice the house did expand and contract as Lockwoods do, but that didn't worry us. We were in L.T. for a family wedding and all our family & extended family agreed that we had the" best spot" in town! We were only 5 minutes walk to the restaurants & shops in the township & two minutes walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd. Thank you Parkbrae Estate - we'll be back again in the hope that Church House is available.

Date of stay: April 2011
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1  Thank Jacko514
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