Our two Moraine Villas, named Villa Matariki and Villa Tautoru, have mountain views over the magnificent Ben Ohau ranges and the tawny landscape of the Mackenzie Country. Located side-by-side, the villas have identical floor plans and offer privacy and luxurious comfort for your stay at the Retreat.
Both Villa Matariki and Villa Tautoru can be booked exclusively, or can be booked together for larger groups. Villa Tautoru has an accessible bathroom.
Each villa contains two large bedrooms designed in the style of a European farmhouse, with thick 600mm walls, high wood ceilings, Italian sandstone flooring, leadlight windows and double glazing. The bedrooms are located at opposite ends of the villa and linked with a central drawing room. Depending on the size of your party, the villas can be booked for use of one bedroom or two bedrooms.
The bedrooms are decorated in soft Tuscan white with neutral velvet and linens and good quality bedding. Restful and light-filled, the bedrooms are romantically elegant. 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 panoramic views over the Ben Ohau mountain ranges and tawny Mackenzie Country landscape. The super king beds can be reconfigured into two king single beds for twin share.
Included In Your Packages
Luxury Villa
Luxury villa accommodation.
Wine
Complimentary bottle of New Zealand wine on arrival.
Breakfast
A nourishing breakfast each morning.
Free wireless internet access
Free wireless internet access.
Multi-course meal
Each evening our culinary team prepares a multi-course Chef’s Tasting Experience which is served at The Moraine, our onsite restaurant. Private in-villa dining is also available, with a family style dinner delivered to your villa.
Tennis court
Free use of the estate’s tennis court, petanque, and croquet.
Tea and coffee
Tea and coffee making facilities and in-room treats.
Free parking
Free onsite parking.
Service
Daily servicing of your villa.
Nightly turndown service
Nightly turndown service.
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Onsite astronomical observatory and wine cellar experience
Onsite wellness and massage treatments available by arrangement and subject to availability
Local tours and packages by arrangement
Access to the Retreat’s curling sheet in winter by appointment. (Weather dependent on natural ice)
Luxury accommodation in an elegant 165-square-meter private villa
Mountain views over the Ben Ohau ranges and Mackenzie Country
The villa contains two bedrooms, each with its own large ensuite bathroom
Bathroom amenities including hairdryer, spa/bath robe and slippers
A large central drawing room with an open fireplace connects the two bedrooms
Each villa features an outdoor hot tub, perfect for soaking under the beautiful stars of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
The villa is elegantly finished with natural wood timbers and soft Italian sandstone flooring, and decorated with luxurious furnishings
The villa is warmed by an open fireplace and central heating
Guests enjoy free access to the Retreat’s private forest walkways, petanque, and tennis court
Experience refined comfort surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Aoraki Mount Cook. Every detail invites you to slow down, reconnect, and savour the journey.