Clyde: Just five minutes from historic Clyde, Earnscleugh Castle is one of Central Otago's most distinctive luxury heritage lodges. This beautifully restored 1920s castle offers seven individually styled suites and rooms, perfect for couples seeking an intimate New Zealand escape. Enjoy exceptional hospitality, beautiful gardens, a heated swimming pool, spa and sauna, with Central Otago's renowned wineries and scenic trails on your doorstep. The entire castle is also available for exclusive private stays.
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Discover Earnscleugh Castle, a beautifully restored Category 1 heritage landmark offering seven individually styled luxury suites and rooms, perfect for couples. Enjoy exceptional hospitality, elegant interiors, beautiful gardens, a heated swimming pool, hot tub and sauna in Central Otago.
Earnscleugh Castle – Clyde, New Zealand
7 Individual Suites & Rooms | Exclusive Use Available
Earnscleugh Castle is an extraordinary Central Otago retreat where grandeur, character and relaxed country living come together in spectacular style. Set amongst beautiful gardens with views towards the surrounding mountains, this remarkable home invites you to slow down and settle into a very different kind of stay. Inside, soaring ceilings, ornate details, original character and beautifully considered interiors create an atmosphere that feels both impressive and wonderfully welcoming. Guests can stay in the castle as a luxurious lodge-style experience, with each stay including a delicious cooked breakfast, pre-dinner charcuterie and house wine – the perfect way to begin and end a day in Central Otago. For those travelling together, the entire property can also be reserved exclusively, creating a private and memorable setting for families, friends and special occasions. Gather around the magnificent dining table, retreat to the library for a quiet afternoon, or make the most of the heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, croquet lawn and firepit.
There is something particularly special about staying at Earnscleugh Castle, knowing that you are experiencing a piece of Central Otago history. Heritage New Zealand-listed as a Category 1 historic place, the castle was built in the 1920s and is a remarkable example of Jacobethan architecture, with a fascinating history woven into the story of the region. Yet despite its grandeur, it remains a wonderfully welcoming home, where days can unfold at an unhurried pace. Explore the vineyards, landscapes and cycle trails of Central Otago before returning to the castle for a swim, a soak in the spa or a glass of wine as the sun sets over the mountains. Whether enjoying the warm hospitality of a lodge stay, complete with breakfast and pre-dinner drinks, or taking exclusive use of the entire castle for a celebration or special occasion, Earnscleugh offers the rare opportunity to stay somewhere truly remarkable – a place where history, hospitality and the beauty of Central Otago come together.
Nightly rates from: $NZD 899 – $NZD 14,999
The minimum stay at Earnscleugh Castle is 2 nights.
Bedroom Configuration
Premium Suite – Fraser Suite – Super King (split)
Premium Suite – Spain Suite – King
Luxury Room – Strode Room – King
Luxury Room – Mulvena Room – King
Luxury Room – Campbell Room – King
Classic Room – Laidlaw Room – King
Owner’s Suite – King (only if exclusive use)
- 7 Luxury Suites & Rooms
- 7.5 bathrooms
- Swimming pool
- Spa pool
- Sauna
- Outdoor fire
- Expansive gardens
- Mountain views
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Stylish furnishings & bespoke interior design
- Mountain bike charging station
- Electric vehicle charging
Features
Exclusive Use minimum stay: 3 nights
Peak time rates & minimum night stays apply
Please note: Peak rates shown exclude the separate Festive period within
The Owner’s suite is only available during an Exclusive Use (Entire Property) booking
Important Booking Information
All rates are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include GST. Rates shown are indicative 'from' rates and may vary depending on your dates, length of stay, number of guests and seasonal demand.
Peak-season rates and longer minimum stays may apply, over major holiday or event periods.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for bookings made more than 60 days before arrival. The remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival. Bookings made within 60 days of arrival require full payment.
A booking management fee applies to all reservations.
A refundable security bond is required for every stay. The bond starts from $NZD 1,000 and may be higher depending on the property, nightly rate and length of stay.
Standard check-in is between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, with check-out by 11:00 am. Early arrivals and late departures are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Guest numbers must not exceed the confirmed occupancy. Parties, events and additional visitors require prior written approval. Smoking is not permitted, and pets are accepted only at selected properties with prior approval.
Villas, holiday homes and apartments are not commercial entities like hotels. Properties offered by Release NZ are often booked well in advance and can be difficult to re-rent at short notice. Payments are therefore non-refundable if a guest cancels. We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to protect against cancellation charges, medical expenses, travel disruption and other unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them from travelling.
Only the services and amenities listed under Inclusions are included in the accommodation rate. Additional housekeeping, private chefs, provisioning, transfers, activities and other concierge services can be arranged separately.
By confirming a reservation, guests agree to Release NZ’s full Terms and Conditions.
Inclusions
Free wi-fi
Luxurious linens
Toiletries
Tea and Coffee
Breakfast
Pre-dinner charcuterie
House wine
Heated swimming pool
Hot Tub
Sauna
