Lake Coleridge Lodge, High Country Retreat - Canterbury's best High Country Hospitality Venue

What our visitors have to say about their time at Lake Coleridge Lodge Retreat, Events & Function Centre "Canterbury's best kept Secret" is important and gives us a true measure of where we need to deliver more of and what we have got right.

Not all visitors have the same needs or expectations and due to our family run operation, we have the ability to adapt to meet those needs unlike other the more corporate run facilities with an invisible face that have a balance sheet focus.

Our focus is your well-being, comfort and enjoyment.

We welcome comments and will always adapt our service to ensure that your visit to Lake Coleridge Lodge, Events & Function Centre "Canterbury's best kept Secret" really did 'what it says on the tin' and did feel like you were 'away at home'.

Here is a selection of comments from our visitors.... If you like what you read and our low rates, you can BOOK Here

Libby & Jimmy Wondefrul meal, great hospitality, great company. A great stop-off on the way home from the West Coast. Many Thanks.
Julie & Ron (Oamaru) Middle of Winter but O so Warm ! A wonderful spot in the middle of nowhere after a weekend of 4WD. Thanks Gareth & Dee.
Roger & Wanaka (Revisit) Wonderful Welsh Night
Kevin & Maggie, Prebbleton Great food and Company, Many Thanks.
Stefan & Inge, Holland great place, great views, superb hosts :-)
Wendy, Christchurch Thank you for your graciousness.
Trudy & Bevan, Taupo what can I say, Great team (Dee & Gareth), great food, Ex Accommodation 10/10, Thanks Heaps ! Stunning Views.
Ron Patterson, Kawakawa Bay Great walk up Peak hill this morning, thanks for your hospitality we will be back.
Glenda & Barry, Gail & Carl, Christchurch & Hamilton A treat to experience your warm cosy hospitality again. Till we meet again, Au Revoir.
Elwen Owen, North Wales Thank you for your hospitality, Diolch yn Fawr.
Griff Jones, Pwllheli Great food and wonderful welcome.
Tony Bradley, Raglan Thank you for the welcome, it was good of you but then again all we Welsh are the same, Thanks.
Ethel Bryan, Pembroke Great Welcome.
Helen & Hugo, Auckland Great place, very well looked after, meals were delicious. Enjoyed a glimpse of your lovely children. Thank you.
Jane, David, Hannah & Emily, Christchurch what a lovely place to stay. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality we had great fun playing golf.
Shirley & Colin, Auckland We have had a wonderful couple of days, thanks, entirely due to the wonderful hospitality of Gareth & Dee.
Sue & Bob, Auckland We have been looked after so well by Gareth & Dee, a very happy experience many thanks.
Gill & Barry, UK. Enjoyed reading the history of Lake Coleridge, stay to short. Yes it is a secret place. Thanks.
Hilary & John, UK Thoroughly enjoyed our night with Gareth & Dee. Lovely hosts, wonderful surroundings. Many thanks for the great welcome and for the delicious Canterbury Lamb & superb Dessert. A great start to our SI trip, all the best.
Geoff & Penny, UK Wow, what a superb location. Gareth drove us to view the lake, followed by marvelous local lamb & cuisine.
Ann & Alan, UK Dee & Gareth, exceptional hosts. Thank you so much for you excellent hospitality, really felt at home. Good food, good company, superb location. Best wishes for the future.
Roger & Wanaka, Christchurch. Thank you for your thoughtful, gracious hospitality ?you and your delightful family (including Meg) have refreshed us ?as did the one who created such majestic and beautiful surroundings in your backyard.
Pieter, Christchurch Lovely place to work from for a week, excellent hosts, thanks so much.
Herb, Auckland A very special experience for me. Thanks for the extra mile. Thanks very much Dee & Gareth.
Lenora & Vince, Brisbane A very pleasant stay, hope to return.
Sue & Sam, Hamilton & Helen, Scotland Lovely relaxing stay. Thank you girls for playing with Sam. Weather reminded us of Scotland. Interesting place with warm Welsh welcome ?most enjoyable stay.
Gerard, Gina, Ben & Rosie, Sydney Very peaceful and friendly. Gareth & dee made us feel part of the family. Excellent.
Phil & Linda, Greymouth Wonderful hospitality. Warm, personal service, beautiful food & surroundings. Sorry we lost a golf ball it was fun !
Gravels, Whangarei Very nice spot. Thanks.
Olsen family, Denmark Thank you for a fantastic stay. We have enjoyed the food, the great hospitality and the fine surroundings. A great place to stay.
Allan, Gore Another great stay.
Margaret, Dunedin Very enjoyable, lovely weather.
Evelyn, Southland Enjoyed stay, lovely place with great company & hosts. Thanks a lot.
Ken, Dunedin A very strong NW wind with a wonderful place to stay, thank you.
Greg & Shane, Auckland Thanks Dee & Gareth for a laid back relaxing time to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. You made it special for us.
Warren, New Plymouth Passing through with work. Great relaxing place to stay, much better than the normal hotel/motel. Top views as well.
Duncan & Karen, Dunedin Great place to stay, thanks for the hospitality.
Kevin, Christchurch Great experience
Darryl, Christchurch Great meals. Very pleasant, great hosts.
Sophie, Jean-Marc & Cosette, Christchurch Exceeded our expectation ? Awesome. Thanks for the warm welcome.
Robin, Auckland Fascinating Countryside
Merv & Maggie, Auckland Very peaceful, a real heaven.
Craig & Tracey, Dunedin The true meaning of "gateaway", a fantastic place to relax and enjoy isolation away from the hustle and bustle and not forgetting the fantastic hosts Gareth & Dee ? Everything PERFECT ! and great golf course.
Supatre, Auckland Here's home away from home, very kind for lovely vegetarian food.
Greg & Madge, WA Wondefrul hosts. Pleasure to meet you and enjoyed our stay.
Nick & Heather, Blenheim Comfortbale hospitality, good to be back.
Angela, Rodney & Josh, Hamilton Nice relaxing place & hospitality. Great to see a historic building in use.
Bruce & Irene, Tokaroa Lovely, peaceful place, great hospitality, would love to come back back one day.
Rach, Helen & Jane, UK Thank you so much for a very homely & friendly time here. Your hospitality has been amazing.
Beth & Nick, Blenheim Diolch yn Fawr ! Fantastic weekend. Great welsh cakes ?you guys rock ;-)
Rachel, Aaron, Chris, MC, Steg, Stewy & Big Guy, Christchurch Great place to watch Rugby !
Carries & Megan, Ashburton Choice ! Love the Welshness.
Sandy, Australia Great food, warm fire & Bed. Thank you for you warm hospitality.
Ward Family, Christchurch Lovely homely place to relax in beautiful surroundings. Very accommodating, thank you :-)
Adrienne & Bruce, Queenstown Warm, genuine hospitality. Thank you for a lovely enjoyable stay.
Teresa & Bruce, Christchurch Thank you. Relaxing, glorious.
Adam & Rachel, Auckland Warm, pleasant comfy spot. Great hospitality. Thanks so much.
Phil & Christine, QA What a great spot & top hospitality. Thanks.
Judy & Les Christchurch. Thanks for a relaxing 3 days ?lovely host/great food.
Glenda, Barry, Ann, John, Marion, Johnny Very enjoyable/superb hosts.
Harry, Hokitika Very good hospitality. Cheers
Henk & Corrie, Holland What a surprise. Thanks for your hospitality for two days. Great !
Bob & Rosemary, UK Thank you for looking after us so well.
Dave, Fielding Great, restful and beautiful too.
Heather, Raetihi Very nice lunch, lovely spot.
Chris & Pam, UK Lovely tranquil spot. Great food and wonderful hosts. Thanks.
Rosemarie & Robert, Christchurch We will be back ! Above the call of duty with the care of the clients. Fantastic people.
Robin/Jill, Ray/Lorraine, Christchurch Great hospitality with the sound of silence. Beaut.
Ian & Georgina, Christchurch More people should come here for happy hosts, superb service, fabulous food !
Liz & David, UK Wonderful location and friendly hosts. Lovely to relax after cycling.
Mike & Maureen, Victor & inge Queenstown & South Africa Great hosts, brilliant weather and even more brilliant scenery.
Rob & Yvonne, Methven Love the fire, food and good hosts.
Vicki, SA Great spot, feels like coming home, best pillows !!
Nuria, NT A little gem ! Great spot to chill out. Keep up the good work.
Jacqueline, Whitianga Enjoyed your friendliness and hospitality. Loved the good quality line. Thanks.
Barbara, Ashburton A soul relaxing place. Thank you,
Brian & Jane, Ashburton A lovely peaceful & scenic spot, thank you.
Heinz, Edith & Christine, Germany Thank you so much for your warm hospitality we enjoyed staying with you.
Frances & Alistair, Waimate A lovely place for a celebration, beautiful scenery ?good hosts and lovely food. Thank you.
Jen & Allen, Ashburton A group of 22 of us come out to celebrate my husbands 70th birthday. It was an excellent day. The host Dee & Gareth, brilliant hosts. We would highly recommend. Brilliant.
Jan & Fran, Vic Absouetly fabulous. Spot-on !
Ruth, Wanganui Spectecular and beautiful.
Don, Wanganui Great spot
Lyn & Bob Lovely & contented people and place.
Betty & Bruce, Marton A lovely place and lovely lunch.
Darcy & Doreen, Wanganui Excellent spot.
Elizabeth, Wanganui Your doing a great job for New Zealand !
Joan & Les, Marton A beautiful place and enjoyable lunch. Thank you.
Rachel & Cliff, Taupo Thank you Dee & Gareth, wonderful stay,once again ?more fishing next time.
Lewis, NI A enjoyable place for a holiday.
Allan, Gore thanks Dee & Gareth. Excellent stay for the Group. �ggood one boyo�h
Lindsay, Oamaru What about the flag of St David !
Barbara, Oamaru long may the Welsh Flag fly here !
Bryan & Barbara Wonderful warm hospitality ?enjoyed your gold course
Phyllis & Gordon, Gore A very enjoyable home away from home.
Belle, Dunedin Great place to stay, great area to visit.
Bri & Mors, Christchurch Thank you for your hospitality Gareth & Dee.
Shane & Jim, Christchurch Great place & great friends. Thank you so much for everything
Mike & Yvonne, Christchurch Wonderful nights stay. Great hosts. Thanks a lot.
Lesley & Ross, Christchurch Great stay, lots of laughs with great hosts, thank you.
Rosemary & Peter, Christchurch A magic spot, great hospitality. Thanks.
Ade & Murray, Christchurch Fantastic stay, well done Dee & Gareth. We will be back.
Judy & Dave, Christchurch Diolch, Diolch, Diolch ! Great hosts, great friends, great time, Ta.
Rachel, Taupo Wonderful stay, wonderful hospitality ?thank you.
Lydia & Paul, Taupo Thank you for the sun and snow. Fantastic hosts.
Wayne, Australia Wonderful views ! We will be back for the fishing Gareth !
Bruce & Maria, QA Superb location, great hosts ?awesome thanks. Horse-riding with the Marlbough Man and you even laid on the snow. We loved our stay here.
Annette, Christchurch Very relaxing, warm and for me a trip back in time. Great hosts.
Paul & Sarah, Auckland Great place, fabulous hosts. We will be back, thanks heaps.
Vince, Taupo Superb stay, thank you ?warm & relaxing.
Anita, Ranfurly What a way to spend a week working ! Thanks for the warm welcome.
Gerry, Tauranga Nice place, great people, good food. 10/10.
Roger, Alexandra Great stay, love to come for a holiday.
Steve, West Coast Well looked after, looking forward to coming back.
Neil & Joan, Auckland Lovely spot, weather perfect, people wonderful.
Ben, Christchurch can't beat a good fire !
Sean, Christchurch Great spot ! Really welcoming.