FAIRLIE

Fairlie is a thriving farming town at the junction of Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury Coasts as well as the Inland Route to Lake Tekapo, Wanaka and Queenstown. Fairlie is a half hours drive from Lake Tekapo.

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(Mackenzie and his dog Friday)


Warburton House

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When we arrived at the Warburton House it was around 5.30pm and once again we were very exhausted! Robyn and Guy had been following my blog and knew that our itinerary was action packed so they allowed us to just sit back and relax. It was the first day since I’ve been here that I was able to sleep in past 8.30am and still be in my PJ’s at 10.30! Sleep can be so rejuvenating when you are really deprived of it!

The Warburton House offers a relaxing stay in Robyn and Guy’s home with warm fires and cozy lounging. Guy is a keen Motorcycle enthusiast so the establishment is rider and cyclist friendly with a lock-up garage and workshop available. They even have a motorcycle helmet as the letterbox, which is pretty cool!




The 3acre groomed garden is very impressive with old school chairs and a hammock to laze on by an idyllic pond. It is their own secret garden that they have generously opened to their guests.





The 7-bedroom house can comfortably sleep up to 13 people. I had the pleasure of sleeping in the country room. It was very beautifully decorated in hues of lavender and sunflower yellow. The bed is very comfortable as well.



Prices start from $75/night for a single room, which includes a cooked, or continental breakfast and complimentary tea, coffee and cookies on arrival. For an extra $35 Robyn can prepare your evening meal, which includes a complimentary glass of wine or beer.

For more information visit their website at: http://www.fairlie.co.nz/warburtonhouse


Old Library Café

George is the owner and head chef of the Old Library Café and as the name implies it was originally a Carnegie Library, built in 1914. The Old Library still retains features from its former days, including the ornate tin pressed ceiling, and shelves that once stored books.

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The restaurant has gained national and international Award Winning Cuisine and is particularly known for its rack of lamb, and steak meals. I can personally comment on the steak as being one of the best steaks I have ever had. I prefer my steak well done and it is very rare to find a chef that can do this whilst still keeping the meat tender. George did a superb job. Cat ordered the rack of lamb and found that hers was just as delicious.

When we first sat down at our table the waitress brought out a tray of breads and dips compliments of the chef. The bread was freshly baked and the dips were scrumptious.

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After my meal I enjoyed a passion fruit cheesecake that was sweet and gorgeous. I walked away feeling extremely full and satisfied.