Hartley Homestead Boutique Bed and Breakfast

The sweeping lawn and lovely old trees which frame Hartley homestead prepare one for the gracious accommodation within.

Hosts, Melanie and Rex have chosen to relinquish their high pressure city lives for the more sedate pace of Central Otago. They have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into the renovation of the homestead and also into learning about the history of the town and the area. The local community are welcoming and interested in their project.

Clyde is fast becoming a destination in its own right, it is the perfect place to spend at least a couple of nights either at the beginning or at the completion of the Otago Central Rail Trail and its proximity to wineries and ski fields makes it a perfect base summer or winter. The township is charmingly historic with a number of museums, cafes and restaurants within walking distance of the Homestead.

A collection of art, some dating back to the 1800s, some modern and of course some produced by Melanie who is herself an established artist in her own right, adorns Hartley Homestead, complimenting the carefully designed décor. Melanie and Rex have managed to renovate sympathetically, retaining the integrity of the building and providing the creature comforts guests expect. The private, self contained apartment in the grounds provides another accommodation option.

An evening glass of wine on the expansive verandah  provides an opportunity to learn a little about the area from very knowledgeable hosts, sample some local cheeses and get a feel for the civilised pace of life in the deep south.  A soak in the hot tub after a leisurely dinner in the village and the relaxation sets in well and truly. The mature fruit trees in the grounds, relics from Molyneaux Orchard, provide the preserves and jams served for breakfast at Hartley Homestead and the Pinot Noir vines at the rear of the property are in full production.