A Labour of Love
Nery purchased the historic gold miners land in 1973, and the building of the house was a labour of love involving endless hours of planning, building and collecting rocks for the gardens and walls. In the last few years Nery has redecorated and refurbished the whole of the house and has enjoyed making the curtains and bed spreads, adding feminine touches.
Michael was a fruit grower and is a very keen skier, he would willingly show you around the area Coronet peak ski field. His abilities are evident in the garden. Beautiful rose gardens, shady conifers, and a hillside garden, where paths wander through trees. There are many shady corners with furniture to relax in, and enjoy fabulous views. The garden keeps evolving as Nery’s ideas keep flowing, including a easy access track to the river.
Bed and Breakfast has been a way of life for Nery and Michael since 1979. Over the last 5 - 6 years Trelawn has become a very popular wedding venue. This has just come about by Nerys natural ability in helping organise the private functions. "If we are not hosting guests or helping out with weddings, we are traveling and enjoying experiences ourselves. Last year we visited Western and Northern Australia with a highlight being the "Bungle Bungles". We also returned to Apia in Samoa for a short break. Our wish list for next trip is Slovenia and the Dalmation coast. Both of us enjoy showing the many albums and travel books that we have made and collected".
The house is large, so you have plenty of space for privacy if you wish. There are several communal areas for group gatherings, on the patios and around the log fire. We say to people “Please make yourself at home”. So if you would like to have a break from the restaurants, you are welcome to use the house kitchen. There is a gas bar-be-que for Queenstown’s balmy summer evenings. Surrounded by trees, you can hear and see the local bird life.
