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
Fantastic blend of heritage features and modern luxury decor This heritage building has been tastefully restored. It's full of the original heritage features of The old Vicarage, but the decor is contemporary with a heritage twist. The best word to describe this accommodation is luxury. The...
Kate, Aoraki Tourism
Perfect for our wedding night. Great outlook, comfy bed, lovely decor, had fab shower, coffee maker in our room. We enjoyed the complimentary bottle of wine. We had a complimentary glass of port in the lounge room before bed. Beautiful restoration but with all the mod cons. If you looking for a...
Jane W
Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful stay at the Vicarage. The renovation is absolutely outstanding and a lot of thought has gone into every detail. We also had a lovely dinner at the Village Inn and now have a large box of goodies from the Barker’s store to enjoy when we get...
R.T