Historic Castle Coach House – Trail & Wineries

Stay in the historic Coach House at Earnscleugh Castle (Heritage NZ Cat.1), 5 min to Clyde and 10 min to Alexandra, right by the Lake Dunstan Trail trailhead.

Restored 3-bed blending heritage brick with modern comforts: full kitchen, cosy lounge with wood burner, washer/dryer, safe parking and e-bike charging. Explore nearby wineries, wander century-old gardens, and ask about a private castle tour or free Clyde pick-up.

On the grounds of Earnscleugh Castle, this stone Coach House is a perfect base for exploring Central Otago. Carefully restored by your hosts, Ryan & Marco, it blends heritage character—exposed brick, timber, and thoughtful antiques—with modern ease: a fully equipped kitchen with farmhouse sink, a cosy lounge warmed by a wood burner, and three restful bedrooms (two Kings and one Twin). A modern bathroom, laundry, ample parking, and exterior e-bike charging make multi-day adventures simple.

Step out to the Lake Dunstan Trail at Clyde’s trailhead (start/finish), roll past turquoise water and vineyard country, then drift back for long showers and a glass of local Pinot. Travel at an easy pace—arrive and settle, ride the Lake Dunstan Trail, taste local Pinot, and, if timing allows, take a host-led look at the castle’s restoration (subject to availability).

At a glance

3 bedrooms: 2 × King, 1 × Twin

Open-plan kitchen & lounge with wood burner

Laundry: washer & dryer

Separate shower & toilet

Plenty of safe parking

Exterior e-bike charging points

Guests have full private use of the Coach House during their stay. Please note the nearby storage sheds are not part of the rental and remain closed.

We live on a separate part of the 30-acre property. You’ll have full privacy during your stay, but we’re nearby if you’d like a tour of the castle or need any assistance.

Located on Earnscleugh Road on the grounds of Earnscleugh Castle, the Coach House is less than a 5min drive from Clyde and 10mins from Alexandra. Surrounded by farm land, wineries and amazing mountain views.

Extensive parking next to the property is safe and secure. Lots of space outside for mountain bikes and trailers.

We have exterior power points available for charging e-bikes outside. Please don’t take bikes inside the Coach House.

Earnscleugh Castle and associated buildings are a protected Heritage 1 site. When booking the Coach House, we are more than happy to provide a tour of the castle. Please arrange a time with us prior to your stay.

Furthermore, please free to walk around and explore the extensive trees and gardens around the property which were planted over 100 years ago.

The owners have two super friendly French Bulldogs that are unleashed. They may come and say hello and are very friendly with other dogs and people. Their names are Jake and George. Please don’t feed them.
Guests
The maximum total number of guests is limited to 6. The guest responsible for registering the booking must be 25 years old or older. All guests staying must be registered with the host beforehand. Only registered guests may spend the night. Guests are responsible for the actions of any invitees during their stay. Any unregistered guest can be asked to leave at any time without cause.

Check in & check out
Check in is anytime after 2pm. Guests agree to checkout by 10am on check out day. Extended check in and check out times are not usually available, however you may message me to see if we can accommodate your schedule.

Visitors & events/parties
Strictly registered guests only. No unregistered visitors are permitted. Parties are NOT allowed. No confetti, glitter, or excessive rubbish allowed otherwise an additional cleaning fee will be charged. Failure to comply will result in guests being asked to leave, additional cleaning costs being charged, and guests being reported to the booking platform.

Quiet hours
Guests must keep noise to a minimum so as not to disturb the neighbours, particularly during “Quiet hours”, from 10pm until 7am.

Commercial photography
Commercial photography is not allowed unless guests have written permission from the host beforehand. Please contact the host for pricing.

Pets
Pets are NOT permitted. If you bring a pet, and as well if any incident happens with your pet and any other person or animal, the host is not liable and you will be asked to leave without a refund.

Smoking, vaping, & e-cigarettes
Smoking or vaping is NOT permitted inside or directly outside the house. There will be a $250+ additional fee added for smoking inside the home and/or not properly disposing of cigarette butts.

Security cameras & other equipment
There are security cameras located at the front door and rear yard. Tampering with security cameras & any other safety or utility devices (i.e. smoke, carbon monoxide and noise detector, internet, connectivity, power, etc) will result in immediate termination of your booking without a refund.

Spa pool
Please be advised that the use of the spa pool is at your own risk. The host is not liable for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during its use. We kindly request that all guests exercise caution, adhere to safety guidelines, and refrain from using the spa pool under the influence of alcohol or substances. It is your responsibility to ensure that the spa pool is used safely and responsibly. By using the spa pool, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

Child safety
Children must be attended to. Guests are fully responsible for the safety and security of their children at all times.

Littering
NO littering. This includes leaving food outside and sitting around for long periods of time. If any part of the house/yard/appliances/ is found to be littered that would require additional cleaning, there will be an additional cleaning charge.

Rubbish & Recycling
Rubbish and Recycling Bins are provided underbench in the Kitchen. A welcome sheet will be provided prior to check in, with instructions dependant on the length of your stay. We do require you to separate recyclables and organic waste from landfill waste.

Departure
Please ensure that you turn off the following appliances if you turn them on, before you leave.:
-TV
-Fireplace
-Heating


Damages/breakages & furniture
Please respect our home as if it is your own. Only use appliances for their intended uses. Please keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Removing any items from the property, including linens, and living & kitchen furnishings, is not permitted and you will be charged accordingly if anything is removed. Should any damage occur, please notify the owner immediately. Any damage to any items at the property, including couches, chairs, tables, TVs, beds, sheets, towels, pillows, etc., are the responsibility of the renter. Every item will be looked at before arrival and after departure.

IMPORTANT:
The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illness that occur while on the premises or its facilities, as well as loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.