EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: Following the major Earthquake near Christchurch on September 4th, Rowandale Homestead is closed for restorative work. Please contact us with booking enquiries for dates beyond November 2010. Thanks for your understanding.
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Indulge yourself in the "Rowandale Experience"
We welcome you to our magnificent 1916 historic homestead. Located on 5th generation hillside farmland, we offer you spacious relaxation and the privacy of an untouched world. Treat yourself to the decadence of room-service, private dining, and our delicious homestead menu of home grown organic produce, the self-service bar with New Zealand wine, nibbles on arrival, and complimentary refreshments of fine organic teas, espresso organic coffee and fresh seasonal vege juices. All served to you on original antique silver and fine china.

A Magnificent Homestead in a Spectacular Setting

Ideally located for a weekend retreat, honeymooners, party venue or simply as a unique taste of New Zealand for visitors from overseas, Rowandale Homestead is accommodation with a true New Zealand flavour.

We are just a few minutes drive from Akaroa Village, and about 75 minutes from Christchurch city and the International Airport.

Okains Bay

Set in historic Okains Bay on Banks Peninsula, our impressive country mansion offers guests superb, exclusive accommodation with warm welcoming hospitality.

Grandly positioned amongst expansive gardens and tall trees, Rowandale is surrounded by hills, and offers views out to the sea. Learn a little more about our history.

Accommodation

We ensure your Rowandale Experience is memorable by providing you with warm hospitality in the exclusive luxury and comfort of our historic home. Two spacious queen-size guest rooms have private balconies,(one with a French Tub), where guests can sleep in the summer, and a large bath in the main bathroom.

Features

Our guest room appointments and facilities include:

  • Fine cotton bed linens and bathrobes
  • Hair dryer, toiletries, heated towel rails
  • Open fires and private balconies
  • Room service

Facilities and Services

We offer a complete range of services to ensure you feel comfortable and at home. Some of these include:

  • French Tub
  • Fine cigars and nightcaps in billiards room
  • Large established garden
  • Small conferences, weddings and honeymoons catered for
  • In-house music room with grand piano
  • Guest lounge with open fire, tea/coffee, snacks, bar
  • Sky TV, video, DVD and CD-player
  • Late check out
  • Light lunch and dinner on request
  • Email, fax and phone available
  • On-site parking, helicopter landing pad