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Ashley Mackenzie Villa
And Private Fantail Spa
Nestled on the clifftop overlooking the spectacular blue waters of Lake Pukaki towards Aoraki Mount Cook, the Ashley Mackenzie Villa is set in one of the world’s most picturesque locations. Inspiring and romantic, the villa is a private and peaceful space for you to relax and rejuvenate.
The Bedrooms
The Bedrooms
Two large double bedrooms, named the Mackenzie Room and the Ashley Room after our two granddaughters, have been designed in the style of a European farmhouse, with thick 600mm walls, high wood ceilings, Italian sandstone flooring, leadlight windows and double glazing.
Restful and light filled, the bedrooms are romantically elegant and decorated in soft Tuscan white with neutral velvet and linens and luxurious bedding. Leadlight double-glazed french doors and windows frame the magnificent views from these rooms. The french doors open out onto the patio and lawn and one of New Zealand’s most iconic and spectacular views over Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook. Each bedroom’s super king bed can be reconfigured into two king single beds for twin share.
The Bathrooms
The Bathrooms
Each bedroom has a large ensuite bathroom designed in Edwardian style with tiled walls and a tesselated French Winkelmann tile floor. To add to the sense of elegance, the bathrooms are fitted out with exclusive Perrin and Rowe tapware produced by English craftsmen with a passion for authentic design, quality and durability. You can bathe at leisure in the spacious bath with views to a private garden, or revive under the rain and handheld shower heads.
The Drawing Room
The Drawing Room
A beautiful open plan drawing room connects the Mackenzie and Ashley bedrooms. The drawing room features a high ceiling, an open fireplace, deep comfortable leather furnishings and elegant antique furniture. Original paintings and images by New Zealand artists decorate the walls. The french doors at one end open out to the lawn and an outdoor dining space, and deep angled windows light the room.
Kitchen and Dining
Kitchen and Dining
Ashley Mackenzie Villa features a large, airy kitchen and dining area with a polished wood dining table. The space is perfect to enjoy the fine cuisine prepared by the Retreat’s chefs and delivered to your villa for private dining.
Fantail Spa
Fantail Spa
Guests staying at Ashley Mackenzie Villa have private and exclusive use of Fantail Spa. Named for the small native birds, piwakawaka (fantails) which frequent the area, Fantail Spa’s design captures a harmonious balance of energy and natural elements. Filled with light and open to lake and mountain views, the spa design reflects the natural beauty of its surroundings. Inviting, warm and welcoming, the spa includes a sauna, outdoor hot tub, workout room and massage room. Because Ashley Mackenzie Villa is located in absolute privacy, you can also choose to enjoy a massage outside.
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The exterior of Ashley Mackenzie Villa.
Ashley Mackenzie Villa and adjacent Fantail Spa, with exercise room, massage room, sauna and outdoor hot tub.
The view from the Mackenzie bedroom.
The Ashley bedroom.
The bedrooms feature identical layouts with beds that can be configured as one super king or two king single beds for twin share.
Each bedroom connects to a large ensuite bathroom, with bath and shower.
The drawing room is part of the large open plan living space that separates the two bedrooms, and includes a cosy open fireplace.
The kitchen and dining area, part of the open plan living space separating the two bedrooms.
The outdoor dining area, with spectacular views of Lake Pukaki and Aoraki Mount Cook.
Complimentary whisky and gin.
Guests of Ashley Mackenzie Villa enjoy use of the private Fantail Spa, including a beautifully-situated outdoor hot tub.
Fantail Spa includes a dedicated massage room.
Guests of Ashley Mackenzie Villa have private use of the Fantail Spa, including sauna.
Fantail Spa includes a dedicated workout room.
Amenities
Amenities
Amenities
- Accommodation in a 195-square-metre luxury villa with private spa
- Lake view over Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook
- The villa has two bedrooms connected by a central drawing room, kitchen and dining area
- Each bedroom is connected to its own large ensuite bathroom
- The Fantail Spa is your private spa and includes a workout room, massage room, sauna and outdoor hot tub
- Ashley Mackenzie Villa is finished in natural wooden timbers and soft Italian sandstone flooring, with well-appointed furnishings
- Free access to the Retreat’s private forest walkways and tennis court
- Bathroom amenities include hairdryer, spa/bath robe and slippers
- The villa is warm and comfortable with a large open fire and central heating
- Massage is by appointment and subject to availability
Additional Options
- Onsite astronomical observatory and wine cellar experience
- Onsite wellness and massage treatments available by arrangement and subject to availability
- Private chef service
- Laundry service
- Local tours and packages by arrangement
Inclusions
- Luxury accommodation
- Free and private use of the Fantail Spa
- Complimentary bottle of New Zealand wine on arrival, selected from our curated wine cellar
- Fresh seasonal fruit platter, replenished daily
- Gourmet breakfast provisions, replenished daily
- Three-course meal each day including nibbles platter, prepared by our private chef and brought to your villa for private dining
- Free wireless internet access
- Free use of the estate’s tennis court, petanque, croquet, and curling rink (in winter)
- Bathroom amenities
- Bicycles for use on cycle trails (by arrangement)
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Free onsite parking
- Daily servicing of your villa
- Minimum 2 night booking
