RAIL TRAIL ACCOMMODATION
BED & BREAKFAST OR
DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST
" By far the nicest, and certainly best value was Emerald Hills Guest House, $195 for 3 people B&B. Lovely house with all mod cons, roaring fire, comfy beds and beautiful fresh food for breakfast.
They also supplied a delicious dinner for $30 a head."
A quote from a guest passed on by the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust website.
Guests comments via email Nov 2010:
"We stayed for only one night at the beginning of our journey but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the experience proved superior to the other places we stayed on several levels. The attention to detail, friendliness (of both yourselves and the staff we met) and the willingness to go the extra mile (afternoon tea and gluten free meal options) far exceeded our expectations and made our stay so much more enjoyable.
We have been recommending Emerald Hills to others and would definitely stay again should the opportunity arise."
"Thank you for the very comfortable stay and lovely meal. Was a great place to stay on the last night of the trail."
BED & BREAKFAST
Our tariff :
From 1 June 2011:
Twin share or Double: $135/night
For 1 person single occupancy:
Guesthouse (shared bathroom): $85/night.
Cottage (ensuite bathroom): $105/night
Portacot available, 2 years and under free.
This includes a good continental breakfast, some home baking for afternoon tea when you come off the rail trail and full quality linen and bedding.
The Guesthouse
Sleeps 6; 3 bedrooms with shared facilities (bathroom with bath and shower over the bath and separate toilet).
SUPERKING ROOM (splits to two single beds)
QUEEN ROOM
TWIN ROOM
The Cottage
Sleeps 4; 2 bedrooms with ensuites.
QUEEN ROOM
KING ROOM (splits to two single beds). This is our wheelchair accessible room with a wet area shower.
DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST
Emerald Hills offers a two course set menu meal for $30/adult ($18/child sized servings), which for most groups we platter and leave for guests to warm when it suits them and we find most people choose this option. Guests enjoy the flexibility of eating at their leisure and at a time that suits them. The meal is to be recommended, if the comments we receive are anything to go by, and fresh local produce, with loads of seasonal vegetables are enjoyed by our guests almost nightly.
Please book dinner if you would like it. Unfortunately we cannot accept bookings on the day. Please advise of any dietary issues and if child sized meals are required when booking.
Alternatively, we welcome guests to self cater or use our BBQ.
WINE AND BEER ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT EMERALD HILLS.
We are delighted to have an off license at our home which enables you to order wine and beer and have us delivery it to you. We have followed our philosophy of embracing all things Otago and we stock only quality locally owned and produced Central Otago wine. We have a comprehensive selection of competitively priced wine and beer.
FACILITIES
All rooms have heaters and electric blankets. Hairdriers and toiletries available.
Both area's have their own full kitchen facilities with oven, microwave, fridge freezer etc, completely set up for self catering.
There is a washing machine and clothes line which guests may use.
Emerald Hills has a shared living room which is situated in the guesthouse, with it's doors opening onto the peaceful garden setting or a roaring log burner if the nights are cooler. Free to Air television is available in the living area, with a wide range of magazines, cards and some board games for those groups still in need of a bit of healthy competition after biking the rail trail for the day!