Tophouse has a new Roof !
Molesworth Tours Group stayed the Night
Australian Cyclists stayed in the Cottages
Some came and had a Continental breakfast in the Dining room of
Tophouse in the morning
2 couples from Ireland stayed at Tophouse
Our First Barbeque a success for 17 on Motorbikes.
a Barbeque which was very successful and we have done 2 more bar
beques for groups since
Tophouse gets a new Roof on Monday
Chook Chasers on Motorbikes
4WD group for Afternoon Tea
8 young people from Finland squeezed into the Bar!
Accommodation has been to the full over December /Jan .Sorry if you have found the cafe closed we have been too busy with the accommodation
Johanne and Kristen from Denmark stayed with us for 2 nights and loved Casey our dog.
We had Guests 2 guys from Belgium and a couple from France
Beautiful Clematis Vine
The Red Hats from Dargaville !!!
The Cottage Decks have a fresh new Look!!
The Bar and the Cafe were busy today!!
The Bar is OPEN!!!
Another Bus Group for morning Tea this week
Senior Citizens from Picton
Houston Motors Celebrate 75 years at Tophouse!
Blenheim Lions Club visit Tophouse
1995 Engineering students from Canterbury University
Ray Clarke’s son visits
Snow again at Tophouse !!
Lovely American Couple Stayed in Tophouse
A Lovely American couple stayed in Tophouse with their daughter from Blenheim.They said they had a wonderful time
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The Nelson & Blenheim BMW Motorbike clubs met for lunch last Sunday
Our Cafe customers enjoyed the sun outside last Sunday
Snow at Tophouse !
Today we were busy with lots of families
in our Café who came up to play in the snow outside Tophouse
Chinese couple stayed 2 weeks in one of our Cottages
It was sad to say goodbye to Yunshu and Long from China who stayed with us for 2 weeks to go skiing up The Rainbow Ski Field
We took Guests up into the snow!
We took some Pig Hunters up Beeby’s Knob last Monday.
The view was amazing!
The café has been busy in the weekends ,and we now have a coffee machine & Eftpos
Café open
We opened last weekend to beautiful weather and welcomed our first customers. Lois, Bill Mark and Sue all live in the top of the South and seemed to enjoy their Devonshire teas and coffee.
Mountain View cottages available now for booking
We are now taking accommodation bookings for Queens Birthday Weekend, which is when we are officially opening.
We have 4 self-contained cottages. Each has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4. One cottage also has bunks which will accommodate 3 children.
All cottages are well heated and beds have electric blankets to keep you toasty warm.
Our cottages also come with stunning views of the St Arnaud Range and Mt Robert.
Contact us now to make your booking. Email info@tophouse.kiwi
Tophouse is open for business this winter!
Miles and Helen Anderson are the new owners of Tophouse.
At the moment, they’re busy moving in and they hope to have accommodation and meals available in the inn soon. They’re also planning to open the cafe for Devonshire teas and coffee. Getting a liquor licence in the near future is on the agenda too. Watch this space!
Stay at Tophouse this summer!
After 15 years, Mike and Melody Nicholls are back. We’re open for visitors and the jug’s on for a free cuppa.
Self-contained accommodation is available at the Mountainview Cottages from $100. However, the cafe and bar are closed, sorry. Tophouse is for sale, and as we’re expecting a sale soon we’re not getting the various licenses back.
We won’t be charging for tours and we’re more than happy to chat over a cup of tea. Donations appreciated.
Come stay with us this summer!
Closed until further notice
As a result of circumstances beyond our control, we’re sad to advise that Tophouse is closed until further notice.
Elaine thanks all those who gave their support and encouragement to this venture.
Open 7 days these school holidays
Great news for families – we’re expanding our hours at Tophouse Inn to open seven days in the coming school holidays!
With the third term finishing up this Friday, 25 September, we’ll be stoking the fire in the old inn and plumping up the pillows in the cottages, ready to welcome families and holidaymakers heading to our own little slice of heaven in the Nelson Lakes.
The Rainbow Ski Area will be open throughout the school holidays, right up until Sunday 11 October. The snow depth currently ranges from 70-100cm, with snow showers forecast through until this coming weekend. Rainbow is running a school holiday programme, with great deals on coaching, gear and day passes.
Rotoiti Water Taxis are offering a 1.5 hour Alpine Lake Explorer cruise until 30 September. You get an entirely different appreciation of Lake Rotoiti and surrounding mountains when you’re on the water. The cruise will take you up to the lake head, where you can enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. You also have the option of checking out beautiful Whiskey Falls.
The temperature’s slowly rising but spring weather is always unpredictable in the mountains, so make sure you’re prepared, with plenty of warm clothing and good footwear.
After a great day on the slopes or the lake, come back to Tophouse Inn and let Elaine warm you down to your toes with her superb, family-friendly cafe fare. Enjoy a drink by the fire and sink into a comfortable bed for a great night’s sleep before you do it all again the next day.
Please book well in advance for dinners and let Elaine know if you or your family have any special dietary requirements.
See you in the holidays!
Liquor licence approved!
We now have a full liquor licence at Tophouse Inn, so it’s been a busy week for Elaine, dealing with industry reps and taking deliveries.
We’re stocking a selection of premium wines from local producer Tohu, the world’s first Maori-owned wine company. We’ll expand the range in the near future to include, among others, Coal Pit Pinot Noir. This luscious wine is produced at a family-owned vineyard in Central Otago’s Gibbston Valley.
Beer lovers certainly won’t miss out either. We’re proud to serve craft beers from Lighthouse Brewery, about 50 minutes down the road in Stoke, along with big brands Tui, Heineken and Steinlager.
Pop in and see us for a drink soon. And, while you’re at it, stay for dinner! We’d love to see you.
Staff wanted
We’re looking for a chef with at least two years’ experience (or a very experienced cook), plus a capable Front of House barista, to start as soon as possible.
You’ll need to commit to working our full summer season (Oct 2015 to May 2016). Live-in accommodation will be provided and would best suit a couple.
You’ll be friendly, versatile and creative, able to rise to the challenges that working in a historic building can present.
If you want to work in a beautiful part of New Zealand with a dedicated and passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information and/or to register your interest, phone Elaine on 03 521 1269 or 027 521 1010; or email info@tophouse.kiwi.
Liquor licence very soon
We’re happy to announce that we should have our new liquor licence in a couple of weeks.
Very soon, you’ll be able to sit by the fire before dinner and relax with a glass of something excellent! Given that we’re only an hour’s drive away from Marlborough, you can be sure we’ll feature some superb local wines.
Beer drinkers won’t miss out either, as we’ll have ample stocks of the amber fluid to keep you well hydrated.
With its roaring fire, wonderful ambience and great food and drink, Tophouse Inn is the perfect venue for your après-ski chillout. Pay us a visit after a hard day on the slopes and sample Elaine’s legendary hospitality.
Word’s getting around
Yesterday was our busiest day yet, with guests staying over, dinner bookings and lots of people stopping by in the afternoon. The coffee machine was working continuously!
Opening 4 July!
We’re thrilled to announce that Tophouse Inn is opening for business on Saturday 4 July, with new management and a new look to match its new name.