Perched gracefully
on the pillared gateway to Mangapapa Lodge, sit two lion statues
guarding with pride this grand, historic homestead. Tall Silver
birch trees line this wonderful old driveway with peach and apple
orchards reminding you that you are in the 'fruit bowl' of New
Zealand?There before you is prestigious "Mangapapa Lodge".
Mangapapa is everything a gracious homestead should be. Built
of weatherboard, the colonial style house has a veranda that wraps
around the upper story giving breezy viewpoints of the 20 acres
of lush, green, manicured gardens brimming with roses, established
trees and orchards.
The entrance to Mangapapa hosts a grand portico balcony overlooking
a fairy-lit umbrella tree with a seat built for two. Capturing
the moment from the main homestead is a warm welcome, from Lodge
Manager's and staff.
You need not think about carrying your luggage, nor consider doing
anything from that moment on that resembles effort. The Staff
at Mangapapa are so obliging that you switch completely into luxury
mode. At your own leisure, a refreshing morning or afternoon tea
awaits you followed by a simple tour around the lodge before being
taken to your haven of indulgence.
The twelve-ensuite guestrooms are the last word in understated
luxury. Their under floor heating and air conditioning soothe
weather extremes and each is individually decorated and furnished
with snowy white damask bed linen and soft colours.
Whether you stay in the Mangapapa suite, Executive suites or Lodge
rooms, these are all the pinnacle of extravagance for the discerning.
The attention to detail at Mangapapa is meticulous, from the sugar-dusted
shortbread on arrival to the personalised menus at dinner.
Dining
at Mangapapa is an experience in a league of it's own?
The menu changes daily to incorporate seasonal influences and
its focus, by Mangapapa's Executive Chef, is based on the "complete
dining experience" for which Mangapapa Lodge is famous.
You are welcomed for pre dinner drinks and canapés from
7pm. At your own leisure you are taken to your individual candle-lit
table and presented a personalised menu welcoming you to the 'Complete
dining experience'.
To tempt the palate, an appetiser, followed by soup de jour, a
choice of three entrees, home-made Sorbet, a selection of four
principal dishes, a wide range of New Zealand fromage with falwasser
wafers and fresh fruit, and for the finale, three stunning desserts.
The evening is topped off with handcrafted truffles, tea or espresso
coffee, before retiring after a pleasant evening.
Mangapapa's Executive Chef strives to compose full; clear flavours
based on the finest ingredients. The Chef states, "Food is
one of our greatest sensory pleasures; the lasting taste of great
food lingers in the memory". To complement the stunning cuisine,
there is a huge range of local and national wines, plus some superior
foreigners - one newcomer from France is La Grande Dame of Champagne,
Veuve Clicquot.
Awaken the next morning to a breakfast prepared for royalty. The
whole Mangapapa experience can be as full or relaxing as you wish,
from soaking up the sunny Hawke's Bay sunrays around the heated
swimming pool or enjoying tailor made rejuvenation packages. Professional
beauty therapists are available for consultations in our spa and
sauna complex or at their beauty therapy clinic & French perfumery.
A personal wine guide is on hand to design for you an individual
tour exploring a selected few, of the 40+ wineries that 'Wine
Country' has to offer. Other activities range from sightseeing,
trekking, shopping, art deco, horseback riding, quadbike adventures,
balloon flights, maybe visit one of the bay's five superb golf
courses or tour the worlds largest Gannet colony. Whatever your
interests may be, Mangapapa gives you the opportunity to experience
it all.
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