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 Kevin and Glenys Johnston.
Hand-built over many years by the owners from more than 20,000 sun dried bricks made from the clay beneath them, 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 owners live in separate quarters on the property so any questions or problems can be quickly attended to while guests’ privacy is 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
Bathroom - Shared
A sunny morning room located on the first floor of the Castle with views looking down the valley.
The Yellow Room
Bed - Double
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.