Hotel Description

Qualmark 4 Plus Stars which means we have been rated as EXCELLENT Allow yourselves to relax and unwind at Birds Ferry Lodge or Ferry Mans Cottage Along with the native birdlife you will enjoy an exceptionally tranquil spot with panoramic views of Paparoa Mountains Tasman Sea and native forest IF YOU CHOOSE A LODGE ROOM Step onto the deck from your room and enjoy the ocean sunset from the heated spa Or take a break in the luxuriously appointed guest lounge in front of the log fire Privately accessed accommodation is ensuite with bath and shower double room has shower Lodge tariff includes refreshments laundry broadband internet and a fabulous continental breakfast Purpose built disabled wheelchair access Cottage Tariff does not include these named extras Dinner with wine is available from 75 per person Prior notification of dinner requirements is essential to avoid disappointment House bar with New Zealand Wines OR FERRY MANS COTTAGE The luxurious cottage enjoys a lakeside location being extremely private and off the beaten track Ferry Man s Cottage has a full kitchen and laundry 2 double rooms and a sleep sofa in the lounge The solid timber construction and wood burner add to the ambiance of this fabulous location An out door bath with hot running water is the perfect spot from which to view a famous west coast sunset Your own private corner of our 33 acre property HOLISTIC THERAPUTIC MASSAGE AVAILABLE From 65 The historic Buller has a multitude of activities accessible areas of luxuriant forest rich birdlife and a wild coastline Andre a New Zealand tour guide with 15 years experience can accompany you on a personal tailor made local tour He will help you find those places seldom visited by others On arrival many of our guests ask to extend their visit to more than one night Why You might ask On arrival you will discover the answer to this We have stayed in many places around the world and in NZ and we can say that this was a top experience We ll certainly come back and stay a couple of nights later in the year John and Frances April 2007 Have stayed in some great places in New Zealand but this has been the best Super hosts and fantastic food and spa Val and Terry Winchester UK Having stayed at Ferry Man s Cottage for two nights we can highly recommend it It was superbly located and had everything that one could possibly want It was warm the bed was really comfortable usually the opposite in other places we have stayed and the cottage was extremely comfortable and well fitted out We can t wait to visit again Excellent hosts Recommended to anyone who wants a quiet and relaxing base on the West Coast of New Zealand from which to explore Jane Green July 2007 October 2008 Birds Ferry Lodge is the first Guest Hosted accommodation in New Zealand to be awarded the coveted Qualmark Enviro Gold Logo We are delighted to have had our environmental efforts recognised in this way PLEASE NOTE CHECK IN TIME IS FROM 4PM ONLY Surrounding AreaThe historic Buller area has a multitude of activities accessible areas of luxuriant forest rich bird life and a wild coastline Andre a New Zealand tour guide with 15 years experience can accompany you on a personal tailor made local tour He will help you find those places seldom visited by others On arrival many of our guests ask to extend their visit to more than one night Why You might ask On arrival you will discover the answer to this Ferry Man s Cottage Guests should proceed directly to the cottage which is 300m beyond the Lodge on Birds Ferry Road Room TypesGarden Art Room Awake to the sunrise as it glistens on the pond overwhich this smaller enchanting room looks With views that take in the lodge gardens and our collection of quirky driftwood garden art Total mobility facilities with direct access to ramped deck and garden Double bed twin beds are available with a prior request Ensuite with heated towel rail fluffy robes power shower hand made toiletries Totara Valley Room The spectacular views are a feature of this room Capturing amazing valley and ocean vistas sunset garden or forest views Quality Queen bed hand made Marlbourough toiletries and fluffy robes Ensuite facilities with heated towel rail and power shower over bath A short stroll along the deck takes you to the Spa from where you can enjoy the sunset Your in room refreshment centre complete with fridge is stocked with Harney and Sons world class quality teas and freshly ground locally roasted Fair Trade plunger coffee Ferry Mans Cottage Ferry Mans Cottage enjoys a lakeside location being extremely private and off the beaten track Ferry Man s Cottage has a full kitchen and laundry 2 double rooms and a sleep sofa in the lounge The solid timber construction and wood burner add to the ambiance of this fabulous location An out door bath with hot running water is the perfect spot from which to view a famous west coast sunset Your own private corner of our 33 acre property Grand View Room You will immediately see why we chose this name From your balcony you will enjoy panoramic views from the ocean up the length of the Totara Valley to the Paparoa ranges in the East The room s balcony will draw you to take in the incredible sunsets and spectacular lodge gardens and panoramic view The Grand view room is indulgently appointed with a top range Queen bed quality linens and a large ensuite with bath power shower and hand made toiletries Your in room refreshment centre complete with fridge is stocked with Harney and Sons world class quality teas and freshly ground locally roasted Fair Trade plunger coffee