Lodge Lorien

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Style

Window-walled wonder lair

Setting

Lakeside in Glenorchy

Sleeps

Bedrooms

Soaring views are in no short supply at Lodge Lorien, where lapping Lake Wakatipu borders 450-acres of pristine gardens and windowed walls provide endless gaze-worthy angles. Sitting between Glenorchy and Queenstown, in the Otago region, this four-bedroom lodge is shaped with local quarried schist stone, accented with wooden beams, and finished with kaleidoscopic-Kiwi artwork that add a characterful touch. The homespun feel comes out in wood-burning fireplaces and a pouffe-filled cinema room; but you’re unlikely to spend days residing inside when heli-skiing down Rees Valley, kayaking through Fiordland National Park, and chopper-fuelled travels are on the itinerary.

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First Glance

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It’s hard to notice much when such dramatic views draw the eye at this 1,100-square-metre lodge; but if you manage to cast a glance within its walls, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, all with walk-in wardrobes and grand ensuite bathrooms, on the ground floor, as well as a formal eight-seater dining room, living room and fully equipped kitchen with dark cabinetry and an industrial finish that’s warmed by a restored wooden breakfast bar.
Downstairs, there’s an in-house spa with a hydrotherapy shower, sauna and space for on-call masseurs to set up; a spacious games room, where little Smiths can play a (perhaps informal) round of pool, while the adults linger by the stocked bar or sample a local Pinot Noir from the wine cellar; and a cinema room that speaks for itself.
Modern minimalism exudes, but wood panelling, cosy furnishings, and log-burning fires add a cosy feel throughout.
On-call service means you won’t be short of supplies; door-to-door grocery shopping can be arranged, a private chef is available for any number of meals, activity-packed itineraries are on offer, or stay in and request an in-room massage.
And of course, the property’s panoramic windowed walls and sliding doors ensure you’re never far from a soul-soothing view.

Villa highlights

Panoramic glacier views
Open-plan living
On-call service

Sleeping arrangements

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The lodge’s four bedrooms are all located on the ground floor and are named after the views they offer (Ari, Greenstone, Humboldts, and Larkins).
The 64-square-metre master suite (Ari) has a super-king bed with a pouffe and two chairs looking out over the Ari Mountains and Lake Wakatipu. There’s a walk-in wardrobe and a dark-stone ensuite bathroom with an open shower and standalone bath tub with a mountain-facing view. This room also connects to the den, where there’s a gas fireplace.
Down a sectioned-off hallway, you’ll find the final three rooms. The 40-square-metre Greenstone room has two twin beds (can be combined into a super-king) and doors leading out to the lodge’s wraparound terrace with views of Greenstone Valley. There’s also a walk-in wardrobe and a spacious ensuite bathroom with an open shower and standalone bath tub overlooking Round Peak and the Thomson Mountains.
The 46-square-metre Humboldts room has a super-king bed and dramatic views over the Humboldts and Thomson mountain ranges. There’s a walk-in wardrobe and a large ensuite bathroom, where you’ll find a double-open shower and a standalone bath tub.
The final 40-square-metre Larkins room has a super-king bed, east-facing views over Mount Larkins and direct access to the courtyard (where an open fireplace awaits). The room also has a walk-in wardrobe and an open shower.
All of the rooms have Real World sustainable amenities.

Key kit

Free WiFi
Flatscreen TVs in all the bedrooms and living areas
Gym with Technogym equipment
Real World bath products, robes, and slippers
Steam room
Hot tub
Three indoor fireplaces, and one outdoor
Furnished wraparound terrace and courtyard
Built-in barbecue
Daily housekeeping
On-call concierge
Private chef (on request)
Five-car garage
Land Rover Defender for your use
Helipad

Poolside

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There may not be a pool, but you won’t miss it with all the freshwater lakes around.
Go kayaking and paddle boarding on Lake Wakatipu, or a little further afield through Fiordland National Park; crayfish-dive off the West Coast; or spend the day heli fly fishing.
There’s also a hot tub overlooking the Humboldt Mountains.

Grounds

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Lodge Lorien is surrounded by 450 acres of Wyuna Reserve's manicured gardens, with alfresco dining spaces dotted along the mountain-facing wraparound terrace. There’s also a courtyard with a fireplace and sofas.
This glass-walled retreat impressively overlooks Lake Wakatipu, the encompassing mountains and their glaciers from almost every point in the house (including the bath tub).
There are six nearby golf courses’ (all within an hour's drive); Glenorchy, Millbrook, Hills Golf Course; Jacks Point; Arrowtown, and Queenstown.
Given its vast natural surroundings, the lodge ensures sustainability is at the core of its practice. Plastic is avoided as much as possible throughout the property; all water is naturally sourced and filtered from rainfall; food consumed and cooked is locally produced and supplied to reduce food miles; local conservation efforts to protect endangered wildlife are supported by Lodge Lorien's owners; and all laundry and recycling are done on-site to minimise waste and energy consumption.

Location

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Fly into Queenstown, where you can hop in a hire car for an hour to reach Lodge Lorien.
Lodge Lorien can arrange transfers from the airport for between NZ$300 and NZ$500, depending on your chosen mode of transport.
If you’d rather arrive in style, take a helicopter from the airport and land at the lodge’s private helipad in 20 minutes.

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Price per night from $8,700.60