Castlemaine garden is in a rural setting 15mins drive from Lumsden, Southland. It has been a work in progress over the last 30 years. A large Macrocarpa hedge, creating shelter from strong NW winds, inspired a vision of creating a large country garden.
Long cold winters and often mild to very dry summers with strong NW winds are normal. The garden is a country garden, with also an area based on English design. At 200 metres above sea level & inland, we get hard frosts & quite a bit of snow at times. Trees, rhododendrons, roses, bulbs, varied hedging, & plants suitable to this area have been planted. With two small ponds being built over the years. Spring is probably the best time aesthetically in the garden, but with the four seasons sometimes being quite dramatic, they can be beautiful as well.
Sharon & Peter have lived here for the last 34 years. They have enjoyed developing the garden.
2 acres.
Castlemaine Cottage is a self-contained 3-bedroom cottage.
Castlemaine Cottage is a self-contained 3-bedroom cottage. The main bedroom has a queen bed, 2nd bedroom has two single beds, and the third bedroom 1 single bed. The home is warm and comfortable, with two heat pumps and a log burner. One bathroom with a shower. One separate toilet. Separate laundry with washer and dryer. The living area has French doors opening off it, a TV and a radio. The kitchen has an electric oven and a gas cooktop. There is a Nespresso coffee machine in the kitchen equipped with essentials. BBQ is also available. Our farm homestead is nearby so we are not too far away if needing help with anything.
$15 per person.
There are some great cafes in nearby Lumsden & Mossburn for coffees,& meals.
No, but photos for Weddings are welcome.
207 Sutherland Road, Castlerock 2 RD, Lumsden, 9792. Southland
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