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Tophouse Historic Inn
Welcome to Tophouse Inn, a heritage-listed boutique hotel in the Tasman district of New Zealand’s South Island.
Situated near the picturesque alpine village of St Arnaud and Nelson Lakes National Park, we’re a little over an hour from both the city of Nelson and the Marlborough wine region. We’re also just 45 minutes from Murchison, gateway to the West Coast.
Historically, Tophouse was the point where the main roads met; the hub and the heart of the crossroads. Weary travellers were assured of a stout roof over their heads and comfy beds. None of that has changed.
Accommodation at Tophouse
Tophouse is built of “Cob” in 1887 and remains in excellent condition. It is an experience to stay in a cob house! Miles and I don’t mind telling you about the place and The “The Double Murder Suicide” back in 1894.
Perfect for birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other intimate occasions.
Our rooms are tastefully appointed, with fresh, crisp decor and traditional accents.They are not large rooms but cosy, as they did not build large rooms back in 1887.
Please note that the special nature of this heritage-listed building means the rooms do not contain en-suite bathrooms.
As hosts Miles and myself (Helen) also live in Tophouse and have our own Bathroom facilities.
Facilities
- Four guest rooms: two Queens, one double, one twin
- Electric blankets
- Heaters in all rooms
- Bathroom amenities include two brand new bathrooms with a shower in each and separate 2 new toilets.
- The “Smallest Bar” in NZ and probably the oldest. We both have our bar licence so have a wine or beer and get a photo.
Tariff (quoted in NZ$, subject to change)
- $150 per couple for the Gold and Blue Rooms which have Queen beds in each per night
- $150 for the Lavender Room which has 2 Twin beds,
- $140 for the Green Room which has a Double bed
- $120 for a single person per night in the Twin or Double room
Prices include a Continental breakfast and Miles does a “Yummy ” scrambled egg on toast,eggs from our own chooks.
Tophouse Mountain View Cottages
Comfortable and warm, each stand-alone cottage contains one queen and two single beds and a self-contained kitchen, with an exception Cottage 1 has a Queen bed in 1 room and a Bunk and single bed in the other room designed to sleep families with 3 children. For an extra child we have a portable bed you can erect in the lounge
Every cottage features amazing views of Mount Robert and Saint Arnaud Ranges.
Facilities
- Electric blankets
- Electric heating in bedrooms and living area
- Stove, microwave, fridge, all crockery, cutlery and cookware
- TV with Freeview
- Torches to help guide access between cottages and The Tophouse Historic Inn
- All bed linen is on the beds and towels for each person
- Portacot available (no charge) for children under 2 years. Please advise if bringing own linen for the cot or if you want us to provide it
- Tariff (quoted in NZ$, subject to change) - $135 for 2 people; $25 per additional person
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