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The Lodge at Paratiho Farms, Upper Moutere
Set
in a grassy vale
about one hours
drive from Nelson,
The Lodge at
Paratiho Farms looks
out over lush
ranchland where
sheep, cattle and
deer frolic, and
beyond to the
sapphire waters of
Tasman Bay.
Paratiho Farms is a secluded splash of extravagance at the
northern tip of the South Island -- a 2,000-acre ranch on the edge of Nelson
wine country that doubles as a super-luxe resort for people who crave fine wine
and gourmet cuisine, Oriental carpets and modern art, soothing spa treatments
and the great outdoors. Drawing inspiration from the classic Kiwi farmhouse and
the traditional English estate, the lodge blends
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colonial copper roof and
Palladian grid pattern,
wraparound veranda and
formal gardens -a
masterpiece of modern
Kiwi design that has
earned architectural
kudos.
Accommodation does not
more intimate: three
secluded cottages with
two suites each, all
decorated by a different
New Zealand artist, but
otherwise identical. The
decor is Raffles meets
the South Pacific --
Chinese rosewood
cabinets and four-poster
beds set against
striking modern artwork
and minimalist
fireplaces. Each of the
suites features separate
bedroom and living area,
roomy walk-in
closet/dressing area,
bathroom (with claw-foot
tub) that opens onto a
private outdoor garden
and your own patio with
views of the surrounding
countryside. Heated
slate floors and
computerized mood
lighting add a touch of
21st century to the
retro elegance.
Rates from US$ 1,460
(Low Season) to US$
1,900 (High Season) per
room per night. The
rates is inclusive of
daily breakfast, lunch,
dinner, all beverages,
wine and mini-bar plus
use of all on-site
recreational facilities;
swimming, tennis,
putting green, petanque,
croquet, gymnasium and
sanarium (sauna/steam
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