B is for Beer
We only drink local - it’s easy - most visitors know about our fantastic vineyards but did you know that the area was also spoilt for choice for vodka, gin, whisky and beer!!
This week is all about the beer - we love our local micro breweries and the beers they brew, and we would love you to discover them too, so let us introduce them and their teams ...
The Arrowtown Brewing Company - our most local and our favourite is the Lake Haze IPA but we might be a little biased!
Altitude Brewing - Brewed for Adventure and we love their Powerday Pilsner!
Cargo Brewery - with two beer gardens - at Gibbston Valley and at Gantley's Pub at the foot of Coronet Peak - these guys also serve yummy food that you can wash down with great beer. Love their lager!
We love our local micro breweries - please pay them a “brewery door” visit, enjoy them at the local pubs and restaurants or bring a few back to your Cottage and crack them at the pinot beer pit while watching the sunset on the lake and Crown Range!
What our guests had to say
What a beautiful to stay at!!! One of aotearoa treasures, this place is definitely a "Must stay at" in Queenstown. The cottages are absolutely stunning, with attention to detail shown throughout the whole interior, and that view - wow!!!! Thank you, thank you, will definitely be back xx
Aimee
Luxurious accommodation overlooking Lake Hayes We had a delightful five stay at the cottages. They are very well appointed with two equally comfortably bedrooms. A great kitchen if you want to cook and a cosy living area with a potbelly which gave out incredible heat. Amazing views over Lake Hayes.
JennyW3623
We came to the cottages looking for luxury and our expectations were met on all levels. The property is immaculately presented and we felt at home in Luna Cottage as soon as we walked in. The cottage has all the facilities you need and the views from the hot tub are breathtaking. Would...
Blown_rs
We stayed at Hope Cottage for three nights. The cottage is very comfortable and the decor is superb. Having a private spa tub was excellent and it was a great way to end the day, soaking in the tub watching the sun go down, while enjoying some great Pinot Noir. The outlook to Lake Hayes is...
Jennie
Amazing stay We stayed for 4 nights in the Luna cottage and loved everything about our stay. Beautiful peaceful setting on the lake, Wonderful views from the outdoor hot tub and beautifully designed furnishings in the self contained cottage. Great central location for walks and visit to...
Lisa A
Brilliant execution! We had two cottages with friends and family. It’s a gorgeous location. It has been very thoughtfully planned and built. This made our stay a real pleasure - it’s far from a standard, “beige” holiday rental. We left some personal items in a drawer and...
luciej2025
Hidden Gem We booked the entire property for a 5 day holiday of adventure-packed family and friends celebration. The accommodation was first class. the rooms are so comfortable with everything you could possibly need. The location was superb so close to everything - Arrowtown, the mountain, the...
Sarah V
These cottages are the best! Spectacular view over the lake & spaciously set up with a great outdoor fire pit for evening drinks. Modern design inside with great window seats and large windows that open up. Awesomely comfy beds! We took 3 cottages for a girls weekend, location near Arrowtown...
Ange
I recently had the pleasure in staying a couple of nights at the Lake Hayes Cottages. What an absolute treasure this place is. The cottage we stayed in was first class, the bed was extremely comfortable, the interior was absolutely beautiful, inviting, and most importantly restful. Lake...
Aimee
Outstanding location and views I was looking for something outside of Queenstown itself with easy access to the other attractions in the area and this cottage really came through on that front. Beautiful views of Lake Hayes and an added bonus to look at those views from the hot-tub. Well set-up...
MaryJ366