The Mudcastle is a unique destination and is available for exclusive use bookings, by reservation only.
The Mudcastle is nestled in the picturesque Neudorf valley and is the home of Glenys Johnston.
Hand-built over many years from more than 20,000 sun dried bricks made from the clay on the property, the full story of The Mudcastle is accessible on www.themudcastle.co.nz/story.
ACCOMMODATION SNAPSHOT
- Located just beyond the historic village of Sarau, now called Upper Moutere, 45 minutes’ drive from central Nelson, 25 – 30 minutes from Nelson Airport.
- Centrally positioned for easy day trips to the Abel Tasman, Kahurangi National Park, Source of the Riwaka, Nelson Lakes and Golden Bay, The Mudcastle is on the doorstep of world- renowned vineyards, boutique food producers, potteries, sculptors, artists and natural healers.
- Available for single party accommodation bookings of 1 - 16 guests. Each group has The Mudcastle exclusively to themselves – no other guests.
- The owner lives in separate quarters on the property so any questions or problems can be quickly attended to while guests’ privacy is respected and maintained.
- Accommodation options are either:
Option A: Hosted Accommodation (for a group of guests wanting to stay before or after a Function or Event). Hosted Accommodation prices include breakfast.
Option B: Self-Catering Accommodation. This option allows BYO but Liquor Licence and Council Consent restrictions do not permit Self-Catering Accommodation guests to hold functions and serve food or alcohol to guests who are not staying at The Mudcastle.
Facilities and Amenities
- Private swimming pool
- Outdoor bath
- Comfortable lounge area
- Central fireplace
- Multiple dining areas
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Beautiful gardens
- Library
- Colonial kauri billiards table
- Free off-street parking
- Helicopter access
- Petanque, Croquet, Indoor and Outdoor Bowls, Assorted Games
The Rose Suite
Bed - King with additional single bed.
Bathroom - Ensuite. Deep bath and separate shower
Location / Features - A luxuriously spacious 3 room King Suite on the first floor of the Castle, with double wardrobes, cosy interior wooden shutters, private library/reading room and relaxing pastoral views from all windows.
The Gold Turret
Bed - Queen
Bathroom - Ensuite. Two person bath and separate two person shower, double vanity
A Queen suite in a two storey fairytale turret overlooking the medieval orchard, private and self- contained, with opulent furnishings. An extravagant bathroom down an internal spiral staircase leads out onto a private balcony nestled among fruiting trees.
The Peach Suite
Bed - Queen
Bathroom - Ensuite shower, private outdoor bath
A sumptuously decorated Queen Suite of adobe construction with private entrance, a kitchenette and small dining area, balcony and private plunge pool.
The Pink Room
Bed - Queen Split
Bathroom - Shared
A large sunny afternoon room on the first floor of the Castle with views of the grounds and adjoining farmland.
The Green Room
Bed - Queen Split
Bathroom - Shared
A sunny morning room located on the first floor of the Castle with views looking down the valley.
The Yellow Room
Bed - Queen Split
Bathroom - Shared
A sunny afternoon room on the first floor of the Castle with views of the grounds.
The Lilac Room
Bed - Twin Single (King Split)
Bathroom - Shared
A petite attic room at the top of the Castle accessed via a second staircase.
The Apricot Room
Bed - Single
Bathroom - Shared
A petite attic room at the top of the Castle accessed via a second staircase.
