Beaufort House Akaroa

The Beaufort Room a compact room is very comfortable and located on the ground floor of Beaufort House. The latest addition to Beaufort House , the Beaufort Room is furnished with a antique French Queen size bed. The room enhanced with a chandelier, overhead bed lighting for night time reading with an authentic tassle pull cord. A modern spacious ensuite with shower and under floor heating. compliments the room. In addition a walk in robe/storage area with tea making facilities.

This lovely corner room was named after George Nalder the English Solicitor who built Beaufort House in 1878. The Nalder room is spacious receiving all year round morning and afternoon sun. It has a beautiful Italian Rosewood large Queen size bed with in-laid marquetry on the headboard, ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. Mr Nalder was a keen botanist and ornithologist, this room has been given a botanical flavour with the bedroom drapes. You can view and admire our giant bunya bunya (monkey puzzle) tree, magnolia grandiflora and cornus flowering right outside the window and planted by George Nalder 143 years ago.

The Shepherd Room was named after the second owner – Constable and Mrs Shepherd. This charming room gets the first of the morning sun all year round. It has a Queen size bed with traditional black iron bed ends. The room has its own private balcony, perfect for an early morning cup of tea or an afternoon or evening glass of wine. On a hot summers night what could be more perfect than to sleep with the door open and enjoy the melodious birdsong which is abundant in our garden. The room has an ensuite bathroom with a walk in shower.

The Fyfe Room has a charming corner aspect lovely sea views down into Children’s Bay and the surrounding valley. The room has an antique French Queen bed and a large ensuite bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The room was named after the Fyfe sisters who ran Beaufort House in Akaroa as a guest house in the mid 19th Century. Enjoy fabulous afternoon sun, ideal for a snooze before joining us for a glass of wine and strolling down to the village for a memorable meal.

The Walker room is named after the Walker family who completed the major renovations in the late 1990’s and put much care and love into the property. Decorated in a blue and white theme it enjoys lovely afternoon sun with valley and bay views. Currently, this room can be configured as a king or twin bed room. Please advise preferred room configuration when booking. It has a private spacious bathroom (The Walker bathroom) with under floor heating, soft white bathrobes provided, just a few steps across the hall opposite the bedroom. This is our largest bathroom with views over the vineyard. The bath has recently been upgraded to a double end Chateau Bath, with new overhead shower, side bath taps and shower attachment. Honey moon couples love this wonderful relaxing bathroom …… maybe with a glass of bubbles or two!