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My partner and I booked a two night stay at Mary Mac's Cottage. We had a slight hiccup obtaining the key to check in as it appears the Reception office had moved but once we were able to make contact with Parkbrae Estate and find the new location, check in was fast and efficient. The cottage is literally directly across the road from Lake Tekapo and has no obstructions blocking the view, it is simply stunning. Both bedrooms overlook the lake and there is also a beautiful dining table/sitting room with views of the lake. The cottage is visibly old however it adds to it's charm and the kitchen and bathroom have been renovated. The cottage is well equipped with all amenities and the wifi worked great. It is an easy walk 5 minute walk to town and close to the food options in Tekapo. We had a fabulous stay and would definitely recommend to other travellers.

Using words it's going to be impossible to do justice to how amazing the Dr's Retreat is. 

Prior to visiting New Zealand I had done some research on where I wanted to propose to my girlfriend. After deciding on Lake Tekapo I struggled to find accomodation that lived up to such an occasion. I wanted it to have it all; facilities, location, and that something special. The Dr's retreat ticks every one of those boxes.

The location is absolutely spectacular, walking distance to town and the Church of The Good Shepherd on your door step. The accomodation itself is immaculate with excellent attention to detail from the decor to the cleaning and everything in between. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need. There is a fire to keep you warm in the winter and a balcony/patio to sit on in the summer. There is parking, Wi-Fi, comfy beds, excellent showers and even sky on the TV. There isn't a single thing I could fault.

What makes the Parkbrae Estate even better is the staff; they were incredibly accommodating, helpful and friendly. 

Whether you are just looking for luxury accomodation or somewhere special, the Dr's Retreat is where you should stay. 

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Mary Mac's - the best views in Tekapo!

The Dr's retreat is out of this world!

We stayed at Stargazers Retreat which is in an enviable location on the shore of Lake Tekapo. Lovely cottage style accommodation with a very comfortable bed and an excellent shower.
So there you have the positives. 
Sadly, for the price we paid it failed to deliver on so many other levels. No welcome pack, an oven that needs an engineering degree to operate. Finally, we googled the model and got the instructions from the internet. Having read the comment book this is an issue that most guests encounter.
A television which we never did get to work as it kept saying failed signal.
Now the title of the cottage prepares you for the ceiling window to enjoy the view from your bed. It would appear that the cleaner only cleans at eye level as the first thing that greets you as you look towards the stars is the cobwebs and dust, perhaps they could supply the cleaner with a step ladder - just a suggestion?
We also went on the night visit Star Gazing from the observatory which means getting up in the middle of the night and navigating your way around the cottage in total darkness, down the steps before you reach the carpark. An outside light at the back is so needed.
One of the most expensive bed and breakfasts and one of the most disappointing we stayed in during our visit to NZ.

Stargazers Retreat - You need to up your game!

Totally overpriced for the product offered. 
Its no doubt in an amazing location once the tour buses and camper vans leave for the day. It is however tricky to negotiate the track from carpark area in dark -there are no external lights.
Please look at providing toiletries not just soap 
Robes should be part of the deal for this price.
A welcome pack with breakfast at the very least.
I have travelled extensively through many countries and not found such a mismatch between price and product 
The added bonus for the price was doing my own dishes and taking out the rubbish 
Could be a fantastic stay but many things need tweeking 



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It is very rare that we write a negative review but in this case there is no option. We stayed 4 nights in The Church House @ Parkbrae Estate, Lake Tekapo. New Zealand.  The price was over $220 a night.  The view is world class, hard to beat, sadly the standard of the accomodation fell well short. The heating was severely inadequate for winter conditions where temps are around or below zero overnight or during the day.  The toaster was not working correctly, the small electric fan heater was firing sparks out the back & then stopped working. Both these items were replaced when they were brought by us to the property managers attention. The replacement heater was an old oil stained electric column heater which only partially worked but it assisted the 3 ancient electric element wall plate heaters to do their best to make some heat that was never sufficient. The building is old & appears not to be well insulated which allows any heat generated to rapidly escape. There is a dishwasher which leaked every time it was used with seperate puddles appearing on the kitchen floor creating hazards for slipping or soaking your socks.  A light globe blown as well in the bedroom. There was a miss matched lounge suite set up in the living area with one portion more like a cane outdoor seating arrangement which lacked comfort.  There is better value for money with the same view for half the cost when we made enquiries & where we will stay next time. Some of the income made from The Church House needs to be put back into it, to make it of a standard befitting the price, & giving the customer good vallue for money.  On this NZ holiday we stayed in 6 lodings & sadly The Church House came last when rated value for money.

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