guest's comments

Beechwood Lodge - guest's comments
Sarah & Shane, Australia: "Thank you so much for your hospitality, your beautiful lodge and helpfulness was the highlight of our trip."

John & Margaret, UK: "Your welcoming hospitality and expert advice on local attractions leaves a warm and lasting impression on us, you looked
after us impeccably during our stay in your beautiful area."

Dan & Karen, US: "Our stay with you recharged our batteries and already we are scheming of ways to get back and hope to do so soon."

Scott & Joce, NZ: "Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Beechwood, your place and that your warm and wonderful hospitality made it such a memorable part of our honeymoon."

Judith & Blair, NZ: "Thank you for the warmth of your welcome to us. Beechwood Lodge will remain one of my favourite stays. We would love
to return one day."

Spencer & Sue, UK: "Thanks for making the stay so memorable. Your lodge is wonderful but above all it was a pleasure to meet you. We really hope we can visit again."

Frans & Elly, Holland: "We are still talking about the wonderfull stay we had at your home. Never had such a nice bed and breakfast and such nice people at the same time. We will tell everyone who goes to NZ about it.
We won't forget our stay at your place. Thank you very much!

Bobbi, Tim, Linda & Jim, US: "A million thanks for your hospitality, definitely the highlight of our trip. Beechwood Lodge and the both of you, became the standard by which we measured the rest of our trip."

Cath & Eddie, UK: "Thank you so much for taking care of us and for making my birthday such a special occasion.  We enjoyed our time in NZ immensely and will certainly recommend our friends to visit."

Vivek & Sharmila, India: "You were fabulous hosts that we will remember for a long time, it was always a pleasure talking to you. Of course, the accommodation itself is lovely and the views are just great."

Steve & Dhirren, US: "Thank you for the excellent guidance on Fiordland and local history, you are gracious hosts and made us feel so welcome.
Your lodge is roomy and comfortable with spectacular views of the lake and mountains, we enjoyed the great location, great fishing and great trekking."

Yuta, Japan: "I appreciate your hospitality and your luxury house. I'll never forget the beautiful mountain view from your lodge. Thank you."

Gillian & Duncan, Scotland: "I love your lodge at Manapouri. You have thought of simply everything and that wonderful view won me over from the moment I saw it. You treated us as friends who were visiting rather than guests, thanks for your hospitality."

Noelia & Iñaki, Spain: "Our stay at Beechwood Lodge was oneof the highlights of our amazing trip to New Zealand."

John & Helena, NZ: "Thank you for a very memorable stay with you. I am sorry that our schedule did not allow us to stay longer. Best wishes and thanks once again."

Paul & Andrea, US: "Andrea and I regularly relive our NZ honeymoon. Your service still stands as the most gracious we have experienced. We hope to return some day."

Henrik - Denmark: "The fishing trips with you - the good atmosphere, your brilliant guiding, stand out clear as the best experiences I had in NZ. The waters, hatches, the casting, everything. I had the best fishing ever. "

Richard & Carolyn, UK: "Prime among our memories are the days we spent on the shores of Lake Manapouri, recollections of your place and hospitality will be enduring. Thanks for all your help, advice and hospitality."

Russ, US: "Our stay at Beechwood Lodge was one of the highlights of our amazing trip to New Zealand. Your luxurious guesthouse, spectacular views and the deepest bath I've sat in in my life!"

Kate & Andrew, UK: "Angela and Michael have brought their world travel perspectives to the art of running a guest lodge; you can completely relax in the beautifully designed, self-contained guest accommodation. Whether you are lying in the vast comfortable bed, sitting in the deep chairs or having breakfast, you are seeped in comfort and confronted by the awe-inspiring view of Lake Manapouri from big picture windows."

Alan & Marilyn, US: "We had a fabulous time during the five days we spent with you, it was one of our all time great vacations, thanks."

John & Philippa, Australia: "Thank you for the wonderful time we spent at Beechwood, a simply beautiful and comfortable lodge. We hope to come back again sometime."

Dave & Pat, US: "I especially want to thank you both for your generosity to us. It is so easy to get caught up in the flow here...but I still have terrific memories of New Zealand and part of me is still there."

Glenys & Colin - Australia: "The view of Lake Manapouri is something we will never forget... your lodge is immaculate and we have recommended you to every friend who is heading to Fiordland."

Carl & Toni, US: "...we really enjoyed our stay with you. You were the "perfect hosts" and gave us such a warm welcome.  The service and accommodation are first class, we hope we can visit again."

Gina & Chick, US: "We just wanted to tell you again how much we enjoyed our stay with you.  We will never forget how you both anticipated our every need and made us feel so "at home".  Your breakfasts were elegantly presented and delicious. Whenever we recall the memories of our New Zealand adventure we are reminded of the view from Beechwood Lodge and the snow covered mountains. Magnificent! Chick especially enjoyed flyfishing with Michael. Thank you again for a memorable visit."

Libby & Rob, Australia: "Thanks for your warm hospitality at your very special lodge. We had the most relaxing time, it really is the most beautiful setting."

Sheldon & Marty, US: "Thank you for arranging such wonderful rainbows for us during our stay with you. You have a charming home, gracious hospitality, wonderful food, and excellent location , all of which sent us back to the US with the most pleasant memories of our stay with you.  We also appreciated your arranging all of our tours. Thank you so very much."

Linda & Lou, US: "Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay with you.  You have a beautiful home in a stunning locale and we were lucky to find you! And our overnight on Milford Sound was wonderful, the drive there was spectacular, dozens of waterfalls, truly amazing!  We also kayaked at Milford and it was just incredible, smiling ear to ear. A terrific buffet dinner on board, then a superb slide presentation with informative narration. The next morning we hiked up Key Summit - The Divide, as you know it's spectacular up there. We enjoyed not only the views but the walk at the summit describing the ecosystem with the rare alpine vegetation and the lovely tarns. We wished we had time for more..."

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