Highden Manor Estate is a private residence on 36 acres. Built in 1896 for the Honourable W.W. Johnston M.P. it is New Zealands third largest home. From 1920 to the 1970's the Marist Fathers used it as a Novitiate and working farm. Under new ownership in 2009 full restoration has begun, as the Jewel of the Manawatu will once again welcome its guests.
Let us pamper you with the best from a bygone era while providing todays amenities in relaxed and elegant surroundings. Stroll through the lawns and gardens, picnic beside the pond, walk through the native forest. Relax with a drink or a cup of tea in the grand drawing room. Enjoy breakfast in the formal turn-of-the century dining room, or on the verandah, overlooking the rose gardens.
All the rooms have been designed to allow you to sample the elegance of the past, yet they contain the necessities of the present. All Manor bedrooms are located on the first floor and are equipped with:
- central heating
- broadband internet
- guest bathrobes
- clock radios and hair dryers
- the finest bedding and linens
- private bathrooms
The Verandah Rooms
THE WISTERIA SUITE.
Located off the central foyer, this comprises a very spacious main bedroom with a super king-size bedroom suite and an additional smaller room with a beautiful brass queen bed. This Suite is one of the original bedrooms, has a beautiful en-suite bathroom, and opens on to the verandah. The Suite has beautiful native matai floors and is grandly furnished with period furnishings, artwork, and rugs.
THE HIGHDEN ROOM.
Located off the central foyer, this is the original master bedroom and the grandest in the Manor. It features a turret room and double-access to a wrap-around verandah with commanding views over the rose garden. The Highden Room is splendidly and grandly furnished with a beautiful super king-size bedroom suite and spacious seating area, and complemented by a lovely period en-suite bathroom.
THE CAMELLIA SUITE.
Located off the central foyer, this consists of two separate spacious bedrooms, each of which enjoys verandah access with majestic views overlooking the rose gardens, and furnished with one super king bed and one king bed. These two rooms have their own en-suite bathroom
THE WATERLILY ROOM.
Located off the central foyer, this has lovely views overlooking the front gardens. It has a beautiful queen-size bedroom suite and period furnishings and includes a lovely en-suite bathroom.
The Empire Rooms
THE ROSE ROOM.
This is a very romantic Victorian room with beautiful rose wallpaper and a super king-size bedroom suite and its own en-suite bathroom.
THE IRIS ROOM.
This is another romantic Victorian colonial-style bedroom with a super king-size bed, and includes a lovely en-suite bathroom.
THE BLUEBELL SUITE.
This comprises two inter-connecting rooms with lovely views over the front gardens. One room has a super king-size bedroom suite; the other one has two single beds. It features a lovely en-suite bathroom. Perfect for a family.
The East Wing
The East Wing consists of two separate suites, each with its own bathroom, and decorated with a colonial influence.
THE DAHLIA ROOM.
The Dahlia Room overlooks the rear gardens and willow lane. It has a super king-size bed and shares a bathroom with the Forget-Me-Not Room.
THE FORGET-ME-NOT ROOM.
The Forget-Me-Not Room overlooks the rear gardens and willow lane. It has a 2 single beds. They shares a bathroom with the Dahlia Room.
THE ORCHID SUITE.
The Orchid Suite comprises 2 inter-connected rooms. The first room has a super king-size bed and the second room has a queen-size sleeper-sofa and can be enjoyed as a sitting room or used to sleep an additional two guests. It shares a bathroom with the Briar Room.
THE BRIAR ROOM.
The Briar Room overlooks the front gardens and has a lovely queen-size bed. It shares the bathroom with the Orchid Suite
