About this property

Boasting garden views, Lye Bow Lake Suite provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 41 km from Central Otago District Council. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. Featuring lake views, the spacious bed and breakfast is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a seating area, a desk and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the bed and breakfast. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Alexandra, like cycling, canoeing and hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Queenstown Airport is 94 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A beautifully presented breakfast was a great start for the day. Location was tranquil and peaceful
  • Gemma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location, would of liked to spend more time at the property
  • Nigrob
    Australia Australia
    Great location. High quality accommodation. Very good breakfast. Fabulous!
  • Brian
    Canada Canada
    Excellent breakfast and very peaceful location. Very spacious suite.
  • Philip
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quite location 5km from Alexandra Just what we wanted
  • Sara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious and very comfortable accomodation. We enjoyed the location - private, yet only a short distance from town, and with the added bonus of fresh cooked eggs being delivered for breakfast!
  • Steve
    Australia Australia
    Location the room and Mel who looked after us the were great
  • Tania
    Australia Australia
    The setting was magical, the accomodation made you feel like a celebrity and the staff were so kind and helpful.
  • Steven
    New Zealand New Zealand
    soft bed, great eggs, epic jam and beautiful setting
  • Roni
    United States United States
    The property was. dry secluded. It was a green oasis in the middle of a barren landscape and was just a short distance from Alexandra or Roxburgh. The suite was large and modern with a very comfortable bedroom and bath. Everything was quality...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Audrey & Tim

8.4
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Audrey & Tim
Historic Lye Bow, established in the 1860’s and just 6ks from Alexandra town centre, offers a range of well-appointed accommodation options for discerning travellers. Nestled on the lake’s edge at Butchers Dam, this naturally beautiful 8 acre property is comprised of mature landscaped gardens, orchards, pastures and historic landmark sites. Bordered by the Dept. of Conservation Flat Top Hill Conservation Area, Lye Bow is home to abundant bird life and offers easy access to locally renowned walking and mountain biking trails. Sited at the heart of Central Otago, Lye Bow is the ideal epicentre for your holiday or stopping off point on the way through; just minutes from Alexandra and Clyde, 25 minutes to Cromwell or Ophir, an hour to Queenstown airport or Wanaka, and just over 2 hours to Dunedin or Invercargill. Lye Bow is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway or family holiday.
Audrey moved from Auckland to Central Otago after falling in love with the region. Tim is farm bred enjoys the great mix of a rural lifestyle close to town. In their words; "We feel truly fortunate to be at Lye Bow and we see ourselves as its current guardians, lucky to live here, endeavouring to maintain, restore, and improve it where we can. We are passionate about Lye Bow; being true to its past, care-taking the ancient trees and gardens and sharing it with as many as we can. Our vision is to offer a restful retreat for healing and rejuvenation." Today you will find them enjoying the company of guests, sharing their gardens and home, or out and about exploring the beauty of Central Otago.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Lye Bow Lake Suite takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lye Bow Lake Suite in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.