Accommodation Spotlight: Pihopa Retreat
Pīhopa Retreat is a beautiful place to stay, just on the edge of Nelson, on the top of the South Island
This 5-star resort has many fabulous amenities to complement the almost always sunny climate. Featuring six luxury suites and a multiple room guest house, a heated pool and historic gardens and chapel, it's a gorgeous location just minutes from Nelson's restaurants, art scene and beaches. Everything is included once you're onsite and there's lots of activities and three national parks within easy reach, including the Abel Tasman National Park on the coast.
It's a gorgeous location just minutes from Nelson's restaurants, art scene and beaches
Pihopa Retreat is set in 5.5 acres of beautifully park-like gardens and borders alongside the 2.4ha Bishopdale Reserve. The grounds are enhanced by heritage landscape trees that are over 100 years old. 14 of these are protected along with heritage woodland.
The Hillyard Suite, one of six luxury suites, with beautiful views and a warm design
The retreat sits on the site of part of the original Nelson Diocese estate, consisting of 158 acres purchased in 1862. The original Bishops Residence was built in 1868 and the Bishopdale Chapel, which is still a working chapel today, was built in 1877. The main house was the second Bishop’s Residence. It was built in 1925 after the closure and demolition of the Bishopdale Theological College. The chapel also is the location for breakfast meals, a quiet and serene setting to start the day.
The chapel exterior and the beautiful interior at breakfast
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