ACCOMMODATIONS
Discovering
Corstorphine House is an occasion to savour! Imagine such unique
fare as panoramic views over the city from a genuine roll top
double slipper bath, a French boudoir of exquisite mood, rose
garden views that add tranquility and fragrance to a conservatory
lunch and at dusk, the ambience and comfort of a woodland songbird
symphony.
Corstorphine House has recently been awarded five stars by QUALMARK.
ART DECO ROOM
This room is the largest room in the House measuring 64 square
meters. It has exquisite views over the Estate, down Caversham
Valley beyond Carisbrook and the City to Otago Harbour and the
surrounding hills. It has the sun from mid morning until sunset.
The bathroom has views down the Otago Harbour all the way to Portobello
on the Peninsula and to Port Chalmers on the West side of the
harbour.
EGYPTIAN ROOM
The Egyptian Room is the old master bedroom of the 1863 part of
the House and features a very large king-sized bed and Egyptian/African
themes. The view from the bed encompasses Mount Flagstaff, down
town Dunedin and various suburbs, Carisbrook, Mount Cargill and
Otago Harbour and Peninsula, to name but a few features of this
grand vista. The bathroom has been finished to the highest standards
and has under tile heating and a separate toilet and bidet.
FRENCH ROOM
The French Room overlooks the Rose Garden and forest beyond. It
has been decorated in fresh yellow colours and features a king-sized
four poster bed and antique English fireplace. The Room itself
is in the new (1907) part of the House; the en suite bathroom,
with the same colour décor, is in the old (1863) part.
Both the bedroom and the bathroom get all the morning sun and
views of the rose garden, Conservatory and orchard.
INDIAN ROOM
The Indian Room is special in that the black and gold bath is
situated on a dais in the bedroom itself. A hand painted screen
is provided for the more modest guest. The room is decorated with
Indian motifs in exotic greens, reds and gold; the bed is canopied
in luxurious swags of fabric in these colours. Dainty antique
chairs and a writing desk offset the solid brass elephant which
graces the apartment. The black and white tiled en suite bathroom
has a separate shower, bidet, toilet and hand basin.
JAPANESE ROOM
Tastefully decorated in a Japanese theme with very soothing colours;
this room uses the basic principles of Japanese simplicity to
create an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. From the king-size
bed there is a view over the gardens towards the fountain and
the giant Sequoia tree beyond. The bathroom has a large splashing
area with separate bath, a hand shower and a waterfall shower
pouring water straight down from the ceiling. Like all our bathrooms,
there is under-floor heating, a stylish hand basin, a bidet and
a heated towel rail.
MOROCCAN ROOM
This room has one double and one single bed and a private bathroom
just across the corridor. The decor is in rich orange, blue and
Burgundy, romantically draped and with a number of fabulous carpets
on the floor and walls. The bathroom features an extraordinary
spiral hand basin pedestal which is echoed in the hand painted
motifs on the walls.
SCANDINAVIAN ROOM
The Scandinavian Room has been decorated in a variety of blue
colours. The room features an antique European pine writing cabinet
and a king-sized two poster bed. The Scandinavian Room offers
extensive vistas of the Corstorphine Estate, Otago Harbour, Carisbrook
stadium, Dunedin City and the mountains beyond. Through the side
windows it has a stunning view on the rose garden and the Fern
Valley to the East of the House.
SCOTTISH ROOM
The Scottish Room is located on the ground floor overlooking our
gardens, the harbour and the city. This sunny room is lavishly
decorated in a Scottish theme and includes a carved writing bureau,
oak sideboard and a large comfortable settee. The room has a large
king-size bed, a large-screen television and a video. The Scottish
Room has one of the most luxurious bathrooms in the House including
a double slipper bath imported from the United Kingdom and European
chandelier lighting. In the second part of the bathroom, there
is a vanity, bidet, antique towel heater, two showers, under-floor
heating, hair dryer and bathrobes with a Scottish flavour.
Accommodation
Rates:
High Season (Oct-April) -- From NZ$595/night
Low Season (May-Sep) -- From NZ$395/night
Rates also include
breakfast. Children are welcome -- under 12 are subject to a surcharge
of $45.00 (a private breakfast room will be provided on request)
Rates are valid through April 30, 2005
DINING
The Conservatory Restaurant serves delicious cuisine to both house
guests and casual diners. With top service, live music and its
unique setting in a historic glass house, the Conservatory Restaurant
has all the ingredients for an exceptional meal. Where possible,
the chefs use ingredients from the Corstorphine gardens and the
Otago hinterland and the wine list features many local & private
wines. Private rooms in the house are also available for special
occasions.
WEDDINGS
Corstorphine House in Dunedin is the perfect venue for an intimate,
romantic wedding with up to 50 guests. Situated on the southern
slopes of the Otago Harbour, Corstorphine House has the grandeur
of Otago's richest heritage with the intimacy of an old family
home. Tranquility and beauty make Corstorphine's 12 acre estate
the idyllic setting for an outdoor ceremony. Some basic options
listed below:
Conservatory
Restaurant --
NZ$330
The Conservatory Restaurant for dinner,
lunch or cocktail parties. Maximum for a sitdown dinner is 48.
Recommended minimum number is 24.
Wedding Breakfast/Reception
-- NZ$10
per person
The Wedding Breakfast/Reception can be held in one of the smaller
rooms. Main dining room holds up to 16 people and Music Room 24.
A cockatil party for a larger group can be held in the Conservatory
Restaurant and then the dinner for a smaller family group in on
of the other reception rooms is suggested.
Entire House
Includes Corstorphine House and the gardens but excludes The Conservatory
Restaurant. Four Reception rooms and accommodation for up to 19
people (six double rooms and two twin rooms). No option to rent
parts of Corstorphine House for weddings (apart from the Restaurant).
The Garden -- NZ$150
For weddings or photos in the gardens, without the use of other
House venues, the charge is $150 (this does not include restroom
facilities). An in-door alternative is available only if it has
been booked. For weddings in the garden, all extras such as the
use of garden furniture and waiting staff will be charged. The
maximum time for garden weddings is two hours.
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