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As we only cater to a maximum of six guests you will always be assured of personal service, attention to detail and a feeling of space at Belmont House.
Belmont House offers three beautifully appointed guest rooms, each with their own individual character. The spacious bedrooms and guest lounge are all located on the upper floor of the house.
All bedrooms are individually heated and furnished to a high standard with period and contemporary furniture and New Zealand art. To provide you with optimum comfort the beds have feather and down or wool duvets and pillows, fresh cotton linen and electric blankets.
A selection of current New Zealand and international lifestyle magazines and books, clock radio, cotton bathrobes, fresh flowers, chocolates and fresh seasonal fruit completes each room.
The largest of the guest rooms, the Master Bedroom, is a character room with a large bay window overlooking the front garden, city and harbour.
The bedroom is furnished with a king sized bed, Victorian mahogany linen press, Regency period chest of drawers and comfortable armchairs.
The ensuite bathroom has a deep bath with a shower over the bath, and a large stained glass window. New Zealand made Linden Leaves toiletries, thick fluffy towels, hairdryer and heated towel rail complete the ensuite.
Perfect for an indulgent retreat, romantic weekend or honeymoon.
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The Ross Room is a romantic room richly decorated with a William Morris touch. It is furnished with contemporary furniture made by local craftsmen and a 1920s oak dresser. The Ross Room has a queen sized bed and features stained glass windows, a settee, writing desk and chair.
Step down to the ensuite bathroom which has a large shower, thick fluffy towels, New Zealand made Linden Leaves toiletries, hairdryer, fan heater and heated towel rail.
The Ross Room is named after Stuart's Great Aunt Elizabeth Ross. The Ross family originated from Kilmartin in Scotland and settled in Dunedin in 1883. They raised a family of seven children with Elizabeth being the eldest. She trained as a midwife, and from 1921 until 1947 operated La Rochelle Maternity Home in Elm Row. The house is one block from Belmont House and is still called La Rochelle. It is now separated into rental flats.
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The Sinclair Room is a warm sunny room decorated in blues and buttery creams, and has lovely views of the harbour and the city. It has a queen sized bed with wrought iron bedstead.
The room is furnished with contemporary white and colonial furniture and comfortable armchairs.
The room has a number of art works from Dunedin and New Zealand renowned artists including Marilyn Webb and Gillian Pope. Robin's grandmother Leila Sinclair whom the room was named after was also a talented writer and artist, and a number of her watercolours completed in the 1930s feature throughout the house.
Leila and her husband farmed at Hindon in the Taieri Gorge where Robin's mother, brother and his family continue to farm Ardachy. If you take the Taieri Gorge Railway you will stop at Hindon and can view the statue, Robin's Mother has dedicated to working farm dogs.
A private bathroom is on the landing and has a shower, thick fluffy towels, New Zealand made Linden Leaves toiletries, hairdryer, fan heater and heated towel rail.
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Breakfast is served in the formal Dining Room with its magnificent plaster ceiling, marble fireplace and Georgian furniture.
You are welcome to help yourself to fresh juices, a selection of cereals, yoghurts, a selection of fresh or preserved fruit, baked croissants, toasted breads, jams and marmalade and endless cups of fresh coffee and tea.
A traditional cooked breakfast is also available. Where possible we use free range eggs and bacon.
If you have any special dietary requirements please advise us when booking.
The dining room is also a superb venue for a small business meeting or for private dining for up to eight people.
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The guest lounge at Belmont House is an inviting room located on the upper floor of the house and features a diverse range of New Zealand art. It has expansive views over the city from the bay window.
Relax on the sofas and chairs and listen to a CD. There is everything from Bach to Robbie Williams to choose from. Alternatively watch TV or a DVD from the collection that includes some of New Zealand’s best loved movies, browse through the selection of the latest magazines and books from New Zealand and round the world, or just take time out, relax and enjoy the views.
Fresh ground coffee, plunger pots, a selection of black and herbal teas, chilled sparkling mineral water and fresh biscuits are available anytime. In the cool nights enjoy the heat of the gas fire and central heating. Wine glasses are provided if you wish to enjoy that bottle of New Zealand wine you have purchased.
A large, covered, north-facing veranda overlooking the private cottage garden and former stables provides a pleasant retreat.
Enjoy a drink, write that postcard home or relax in whatever way you choose. It is a great place to unwind before your next Dunedin adventure.
You are welcome to wander round the small cottage garden which Robin and Stuart continue to develop.
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