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Lucas Lewis Lucas13Singapore

Arrowtown's stunning resort! Stayed in a dream house surrounded by snowy mountains and lakes

Who hasn't been deeply touched by New Zealand's magical resorts✨! This time, as a Trip.com hotel experience officer, I stayed at the "Lakeside Manor" in Arrowtown's historic district, unlocking my ultimate ideal vacation mode—snowy mountains as the backdrop, lakes as decoration, waking up every day in a French countryside villa, with the air carrying the scent of fresh grass~ 📍【Location is unbeatable!】 Hidden in Arrowtown's century-old historic district, right outside are wooden shops from the gold rush era🏠~ A 5-minute walk to Arrowtown Golf Club for a swing⛳️, a 10-minute hike to Hayes Lake Trail where you might encounter wild squirrels🐿️! Free shuttle bus runs hourly between Arrowtown and Queenstown, 20 minutes to the airport, perfect for the lazy traveler💯! 🏡【The room is a French countryside dream!】 Open the window of the one-bedroom suite to see the peaks of the Southern Alps⛰️~ Vintage four-poster bed with floral curtains, a private balcony with a rattan rocking chair, and on sunny days, a shimmering view of Lake Wakatipu. Complimentary Fiji water in the minibar, L'Occitane cherry blossom toiletries🌸 in the bathroom, soaking in the bathtub while watching the snowy mountains is worth every penny! 💎【The resort facilities are top-notch!】 ⛳️ Golf course with PGA coach training, beginners can get the hang of it in half an hour 🏊‍♀️ 3 outdoor heated pools + hot tubs, soak while watching the clouds drift by 💆‍♀️ Hot stone massage at the spa center is a must! The therapist’s skills are super professional, you’ll feel like floating after the full session 🚲 Free mountain bike rental, cycling along the lakeside greenway is incredibly healing 🍽️【Dining options are super rich!】 The Millhouse restaurant is a must-try! The chef excels at using local ingredients, venison with blackcurrant sauce is amazing🦌~ The Hole in One Cafe’s eggs Benedict are perfectly cooked, having breakfast in the garden with the snowy mountains seemingly within reach☕️~ 🗺️【Exciting nearby activities!】 ▪️ Arrowtown Old Street: Gold Rush Museum + handmade chocolate workshop, recommend buying lavender honey as a souvenir ▪️ Queenstown: Take the Skyline Gondola for panoramic views, the venison burger at the mountaintop restaurant is super juicy🍔 ▪️ Ski resorts: In winter, take the ski bus directly from the resort, 30 minutes to Remarkables 💡【Exclusive Tips for Trip.com users】 ✅ Booking packages with breakfast and dinner is more cost-effective, saving over 300 per person ✅ Lakeside starlit movies on Fridays and Saturdays, ask the butler to reserve front-row loungers in advance ✅ Renting a car for self-driving is more flexible, Trip.com’s car rental platform offers price comparisons, SUV models recommended This stay completely won me over! Waking naturally to birdsong in the morning, sunbathing and reading on the balcony in the afternoon, soaking in the private hot tub under the Milky Way at night, even the air carries the aroma of white wine🍷. Already planning to bring my parents back next year, because spending a few slow, magical days in a French manor at the foot of snowy mountains is truly healing~
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Posted: Dec 7, 2025
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