Blanket Bay Hotel Glenorchy

Property Description

- Opened December 1999, Blanket Bay Lies Near The Tiny Settlement Of Glenorchy On The Northern Shores Of Lake Wakatipu. It Takes Its Name From Pioneer Farmers A Century Ago Who Sheared Their Sheep On The Shores Of The Bay Under Rough Shelters Made Of Blankets. Today, Blanket Bay Is Associated With A Magical Haven Of Peace And Solitude From The Outside World. The Lodge Is A Rare Combination Of Unspoiled Beauty, Natural Experiences And Luxury Accommodation. Built In The Grand Style Of The Finest Alpine Lodges, It Is A Helicopter Ride Away From Jurassic Rain Forests And Majestic Peaks. The Main Lodge Houses Luxurious Accommodations. The Great Room With Its Massive Log Fireplace, 30 Foot High Vaulted Wharf-timber Beams And Antique Wooden Floors, Sumptuous Den, Game Room With Its Own Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Dining Rooms Offering The Intense, Sun-ripened Flavors Of Pacific Rim Cuisine, Superb Spa And Gym Facilities, 1800 Square Feet Of Terraced Indoor And Outdoor Fireplaces Allow Guests To Watch The Sun Set Behind The Snowcapped Humboldt Mountains. Adjacent Settler Styled Chalets Complement The Main Lodge And Houses Four Suites. The Outdoor Pool Completes This Comprehensive Resort.