We stayed here on our first night in NZ after flying in from the UK and it was very pleasant. Our host was very welcoming and, as we were the only guests, we had the kitchen and sitting room to ourselves which was useful when waking up at 4.30am! Good breakfast.

Spending a month in New Zealand we stayed in some lovely accomodation. Our last night was here. We left the best till last. The garden room ,hot tub,breakfast,location was excellent but it was made truly memorable by the professionalism,humour and attention to detail of our hosts. At this time of year this is great value too.

Methven is the town closest to the Mt Hutt ski field so has a number of places to stay. We booked Belugafor a summer visit because of good reviews on Tripadvisor. We were not disappointed. It is a very nice little oasis around a central garden. The hosts/owners are as nice as can be. The hot tub in the garden... More

Cottage was ok but not luxurious! You cannot access facilities such as spa! That seems a little strange as you are expected to judge the facility as a whole. That was disappointing. Seems that you access the gardens but not actuall enjoy all of the facilities.

Lovely hosts, great property. We made our evening meal in the garden suite and ate it sat in the garden on our private deck. Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel for breakie after fruit and cereal was a nice change on a long trip in B&B's. Good speed of unlimited Internet connection too!

We stayed in the garden suite and it was perfect. We had a fantastic sleep even though the frogs in the garden did their best to try and keep us awake. Everything possible has been done to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. There is a true inviting lodge atmoshpere to the guest sitting room and breakfast was just... More

Methven is very quite in summer especially mid week when we were staying. We therefore had the the large lounge/dining area to ourselves. There is a kitchen were you can help yourself to a range of teas/coffees, fruits and cookies and a honesty fridge well stocked with beer, wine and soft drinks. There is a understated attention to detail in... More

We only spent one night at Beluga lodge...unfortunately-we were just stopping through. Hosts so friendly and welcoming, great breakfast to send us on our way, all the necessities...LOVED the heated towel holder in the bathroom!

We stayed in Minke Cottage as a group of 7 adults exploring the golf courses in the region. The cottage was perfect, with comfortable bedrooms, fully self-catering and a large table easily accommodating 7 diners and, later, the evening card games. There are quite a few golf courses within easy range.