Country style in New Zealand

For anyone doing the Otago Central Rail Trail on New Zealand’s South Island, choose to stop for a day or more at the beautiful Maniototo Lodge. Located in Ranfurly, 90 minutes from Dunedin or two hours from Queenstown or Wanaka, the Lodge is welcoming from the minute you ride or drive into the gravel driveway. The house was built in 1904 and has been lovingly restored retaining many original features. Owner Carolyn is your host and her elegant style is evident from the three very comfortable bedrooms to the guest lounge with a real open fire and the gorgeous gardens that she has tended and coaxed with obvious green thumbs. Carolyn will even conjure up a superb two-course dinner should you book it ahead, and the breakfast will energise you long into the day. This rural gem is a real find when travelling through the South Island. maniototolodge.co.nz