5 Star Quality Rating, Silver Sustainability Rating & a Verified Covid-Clean Business
We are thrilled to have received a 5 star quality rating, a silver rating for sustainability as well as becoming verified as a Covid Clean Business on our very first assessment by Qualmark, the New Zealand tourism ratings agency.
Our First Assessment by Qualmark, the New Zealand Tourism Rating Agency
The Qualmark assessor had this to say: "The Vicarage is a stunning building, superbly restored and located, representing the top accommodation of its kind in the region and able to satisfy very discerning guests. The development has been widely welcomed by the local visitor industry and community alike. Your property is a beautiful two storey Victorian mansion built in 1900 that you have fully restored to the highest standards of modern insulation (it is a listed Class 2 Historic building). You have navigated the preservation of all the historical features and extensive fire prevention requirements. The way you have told the stories of all the parish vicars and their personalities, careers, and importance to the emerging region throughout your complex is outstanding in its messaging and sensitivity - right down to your cushion covers and wall decorations being replicas of the Vicar’s Sashes."
The Silver “Sustainability” rating is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Proactive leadership and management ensure that a culture of high performance is evident throughout the entire business. The business will have a real focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to ensure the tourism product they deliver is a genuine, constantly improving sustainable experience.
You can read more about Qualmark ratings here.
What our other guests have said
The very best renovations travel into the past to prescribe the future. The Vicarage has been immaculately restored and with great reverence for its origins, so you have an immediate sense of permanence of calm despite knowing it has "Just" happened. It neatly squares the circle and...
Michelle J
Thanks for a gorgeous stay at The Vicarage. Your obvious efforts to make this a really special place have definitely paid off. Attention to detail is exquisite. The renovation is such a success and the books that share the stories of making it happen were fascinating. It is a truly excellent and...
Cate, Canberra, Australia
Amazing establishment and history! The rooms are beautiful and has so many thoughtful touches. We had a very comfortable stay and would come back again!
Karlee