Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Nestled on the clifftop, with breath-taking lake and mountain views, the Ashley Mackenzie Villa can comfortably accommodate up to four guests. Designed in the style of a European farmhouse, the villa boasts Oregon wood ceilings, Italian sandstone flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant furnishings. Its open-plan central drawing room with a large open fireplace, makes the perfect spot to enjoy daytime conversations or evening dinners.

Two large double bedrooms are located at opposite ends of the villa, allowing for much-needed privacy. Both bedrooms feature plush super king beds that can be reconfigured into two king single beds. Each also has a lovely Edwardian-style ensuite with rain shower and claw-foot bath tub.

Just 350 metres from Ashley Mackenzie Villa is the Pukaki Homestead, which can house up to four additional guests for larger groups. The homestead features a library as its centrepiece, complete with a wide selection of books, antique furniture, and access to a private courtyard. There are two large bedrooms, each with a super king bed, and an Edwardian-style bathroom that contains a rainshower and princess bath with hand shower.

In the evening, enjoy a unique dark sky experience in the Pukaki Observatory and adjoining wine cellar, where you can view the Milky Way, stars and planets through a 6” refractor telescope. Or, if you prefer, take in the night sky while enjoying a glass of bubbles in your private outdoor hot tub.