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Murrell's Grand View House
Murrells Grand View House is a historical boutique bed & breakfast with four ensuite guest bedrooms and spectacular views of Lake Manapouri in Fiordland.
Murrell's Grand View House was built in 1889 for the Murrell family to provide accommodation for the first tourists to the Manapouri area. The Murrell family were explorers, guides and tourism hosts in the early pioneering days of Fiordland.
The house has continued to be operated as accommodation since 1889 by the Murrell family making it the oldest of its kind in New Zealand. Fourth generation Robert Murrell, his wife Philippa and their 2 children Zoe and Will now provide the hospitality to visitors from all over the world.
The house offers unique accommodation in historic surroundings and is set in 3 acres of gardens close to Lake Manapouri with magnificent views of the lake and mountains beyond. There are four spacious ensuite rooms with views to the lake, mountains or garden. Guests can enjoy complimentary welcome refreshments on the verandah or in the sitting room. A delicious and substantial breakfast is served in the dining room at a time to suit guests.
We are located just 5 minutes walk away from the departure point for Doubtful Sound trips and a stunning 2.5 hour drive from Milford Sound making Murrells Grand View House the perfect place from which to explore Fiordland.
Included in our tariff
- A warm and friendly welcome from Robert & Philippa and complimentary refreshments on arrival
- A substantial breakfast including fresh fruit salad, yoghurt, cereals, home baking, toast, cooked options including free range eggs, preserves, juice and endless English breakfast tea or plunger coffee. We also offer various herbal or fruit teas and we can cater for special dietary requirements if necessary.
- Clean, spacious and comfortable bedrooms with fresh flowers and views to the lake and mountains or garden
- Comfortable beds with high quality cotton sheets, electric blankets and wool or down duvets
- Ensuite bathrooms (shower only) with heated towel rails, bathrobes, toiletries and hairdryer
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the room with a selection of fruit infusions and herbal teas.
- Iron and ironing board available in the room
- We live on site and are available to answer questions and help out whenever we are needed
- Tour booking facility and the best local knowledge around
- Free wireless internet
- Guest sitting room with open fire and a selection of books, games and historic paintings
- Laundry service (extra cost)
- Anti pasto platter (extra cost)
- Free off Street Parking (Doubtful Sound overnight arrangements)
Native bush and beach walks from the House
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