Blanket Bay

Click a picture to see it full size:	The Lodge at Blanket Bay sits in sprawling grounds on the bush-clad fringes of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand, which is a country that is about two-thirds the size of California with a population of only 3.6 million people. Today's travellers come to Blanket Bay in search of peace and solitude from the outside world. A gateway to New Zealand's finest scenery and action experiences, guests have a host of activities to choose from. Built in the grand style of the finest alpine lodges and finished with native New Zealand timber and stone, the Lodge is a sanctuary of comfort. From the moment you arrive, you will experience the uniqueness of Blanket Bay. The long driveway meanders across a green pasture where you will find sheep grazing. The name, Blanket Bay, recalls the events a century ago when pioneer farmers from Europe sheared their sheep on the shore of the bay under rough shelters stitched together from blankets. The setting is picture perfect - an alpine mountain lodge framed by majestic mountains and crystal clear lake. World class dining, a professionally equipped exercise facility, and a steam room and indoor spa complement the extraordinary fishing, hiking, riding, and water sports activities. Blanket Bay Lodge sets a new standard in New Zealand nature experience. In the Great Room, vast couches and antique furniture invite guests to sit and wind-down from the day's activities. In this Great Room, at the heart of the Lodge, thirty-foot high bridge beam ceilings soar above. The five lakeside rooms feature their own balcony or terrace, super- kingsize bed, sitting area and armoire. The ensuite bathroom comprises granite topped double vanities and separate shower and bathtub. The Lodge Rooms are air-conditioned and have a choice of four music channels with high fidelity sound. They are equipped with international direct dial telephones and separate modem jacks to retrieve email in the privacy of your room. No expense has been spared to furnish Blanket Bay's spacious suites to provide a height of luxury rarely found. The chalets reflect New Zealand colonial architecture and complement the main lodge with the use of schist stone and old steamer wharf timber beams. Each chalet enjoys stunning views down the length of Lake Wakatipu with the Richardson Mountain Range towering above. The main dining room with lake-views and stone fireplace is comfortable yet cozy. An additional lake view private dining room with beamed ceiling and stone fireplace is also available for smaller groups of up to thirty persons. Chef Stuart Penn has developed Blanket Bay's a la carte menu to change daily using only the very finest New Zealand fresh and organic produce keeping food low in fat. Enjoy a break from the world class fly fishing to enjoy lunch accompanied by a glass of one of the excellent local wines. The 18m x 6m outdoor, heated, lap pool captures the alpine environment with glorious lake views to the south Experienced guides offer expert instruction and extensive local knowledge and the horses trained with natural horsemanship combine to make this adventure a magical one. Step into riding country second to none in New Zealand. Riding territory includes the beach at the head of Lake Wakatipu, the broad delta flats of the Dart and Rees rivers and across our very own Wyuna Station stopping by the Scheelite Mines, riding through a high country sheep station into the national park areas of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland. The drive to Blanket Bay is magnificent. Only 35 minutes from Queenstown, or 50 minutes from the aiport, the newly surfaced road offers breathtaking views of hanging valleys, towering mountains, and Lake Wakatipu
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	Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Max Occupancy: 10
	Amenities: Pool, Spa, Air Conditioning, Waterfront, View
	Rates: $5000/night plus tax The Main Lodge - Lodge Rooms NZD 1190 ($768 US). Lodge Suites NZD 1790 ($1,155 US). The Chalets- Stoney Creek Suites NZD 1790 ($1,155 US). The Richardson Range Staterooms NZD 2390 ($1,543 US ). Nightly room rates are for two people with carte blanche use of sports equipment and facilities as well as breakfast, pre-dinner cocktails and dinner. Guests come to relax in the peace and serenity that Blanket Bay affords. We therefore regret that we cannot accommodate children under the age of thirteen years. An exception to this condition is made when one group books the exclusive use of the resort. Non-smoking The well-being and comfort of all guests at Blanket Bay is important to us, therefore we have a non-smoking policy that applies to all our buildings. Deposit and Cancellation Policy Blanket Bay is a small exclusive resort and cancellations affect us greatly. A current credit card number with expiry date is required to confirm a reservation. If the reservation is cancelled fewer than thirty days before your visit, a charge of one night’s tariff will be made. Due to our remote location a last-minute cancellation gives us little chance of filling the space. Should we receive less than seven days notice of a cancellation we will charge for every room night booked. Naturally we will endeavour to re-book the space and if successful a refund will be made. In any event we strongly advise guests to take out travel insurance to protect themselves against unexpected changes to their travel plans. Blanket Bay is available for private family or corporate gatherings. Please inquire. All tariffs are quoted in New Zealand dollars and are subject to 12.5% government Goods and Service Tax. All major credit cards accepted.
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