Luxury Suites

Six luxury suites set in a park-like setting provide a very comfortable home away from home. Large spacious villas, each with a bedroom and lounge area to relax in. Venture outside to soak up the atmosphere on the balcony where you are often joined by cheeky fantails, whilst watching weka and quails running across the lawn.

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Luxury Suites

Six luxury suites set in a park-like setting provide a very comfortable home away from home.  Large spacious villas with a bedroom and lounge area to relax in or venture outside to soak up the atmosphere on the balcony where you are often joined by cheeky fantails,  whilst watching weka and quails running across the lawn.

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The History

This luxury accommodation sits on the site of part of the original Nelson Diocese estate, consisting of 158 acres purchased in 1862. The original Bishops Residence was built in 1868 and the Bishopdale Chapel, which is still a working chapel today, was built in 1877. The main house we live in today was the second Bishop’s Residence. It was built in 1925 after the closure and demolition of the Bishopdale Theological College.

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The History

This luxury accommodation sits on the site which was part of the original Nelson Diocese estate, consisting of 158 acres purchased in 1862. The original Bishops Residence was built in 1868 and the Bishopdale Chapel which is still a working chapel today was built in 1877. The main house we live in today was the second Bishops Residence, built in 1925 after the closure and demolition of the Bishopdale Theological College.

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Pihopa Retreat

The Gardens

Pihopa Retreat is set in 5.5 acres of beautifully park-like gardens and borders alongside the 2.4ha Bishopdale Reserve. The grounds are enhanced by heritage landscape trees that are over 100 years old. 14 of these are protected along with heritage woodland.

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The Gardens

Pihopa Retreat is set in 5.5acres of beautifully park-like gardens and borders alongside the 2.4ha Bishopdale Reserve.  The grounds are enhanced by heritage landscape trees that are over 100 years old, with 14 of these being protected along with heritage woodland.

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What people say...

We had an amazing time … we’ve been struggling to come up with anything that we could suggest to have made our stay better.

Thanks Andrew and Juliana

Thank you Sarah for your amazing hospitality. We couldn’t have asked for a more memorable stay and start to our trip exploring this gorgeous region. It was a shame we couldn’t fully appreciate the garden – but what great work. It’s going to look absolutely stunning when done and in full bloom. We look forward to returning in the future! All the best!!

Love Debbie & Dylan

Has been a wonderful stay. Great host and an amazing family. This is a gorgeous place, we had more than we need. We are so grateful for your hospitality.

Stephane & Paula

What a fabulous stay. Great hosts. Stunning accommodation. Loved exploring the Nelson region. Our kids are 100% coming back. We have all LOVED our stay. Many thanks for your hospitality.

Ali, Tim, James & Kate

What a beautiful stay. Wonderful hosts, glorious food and outstanding comfort. Thank you so much. We have already booked our next stay!

Mark & Margie, Wellington

A hidden gem close to central Nelson where we stayed for 2 nights. Pihopa is a quiet secluded haven yet with a view of the bay. We loved our suite which was furnished to the highest standard with great attention to detail and it even had a gas fire which made it so cosy. Home from home! Sarah was a wonderful host who made sure we had everything we needed. We wish we had stayed longer.

Glen & Frances Hall, UK

Special Occasions

Pihopa Retreat lends itself perfectly as a location for whatever special event you want to celebrate.  With its historic chapel, stunning park-like grounds, and luxury accommodation, we can help you create your perfect and unique event.  

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Special Occasions

Pihopa Retreat lends itself perfectly as a location for whatever special event you want to celebrate.  With its historic chapel, stunning park-like grounds and luxury accommodation, we can help you create your perfect and unique event.

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The Area

Nelson is a city at the top of the South Island of New Zealand, facing Tasman Bay. It competes and regularly wins the title of the sunshine capital of New Zealand. Surrounded by coastline and mountain ranges, Nelson offers a lot of everything, from National Parks, vineyards, beach life and beautiful food.

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The Area

Nelson is a city at the top of the South Island of New Zealand, facing Tasman Bay. It competes and regularly wins the title of the sunshine capital of New Zealand.  Surrounded by coastline and mountain ranges Nelson offers a lot of everything, from National Parks, vineyards, beach life and beautiful food.

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