It was a historical Inn lovingly restored to incorporate a lot of the history of the building. The room was very comfortable with a beautiful rural view. The shared spaces were spotlessly clean and the roaring fire in the dining area gave the place a cosy feel. Helen and Clint were so friendly and hospitable and Helen’s breakfast was very generous. The dinner cooked by the local chef, Sebastian, was also excellent. We both really enjoyed socialising over shared meals with other guests too.

Richard New Zealand

The evening meals were perfect. As vegetarians we often get little choice but the wonderful chef spoke to us about each meal so we could decide if anything wasn't suitable. Our host and hostess were really welcoming, knowledgeable about the history of the homestead, and the classic motor boat in the garage! Relaxed ambiance, marvellous views, cheerful bird song and friendly animals gave us a great start to our holiday.

Joy New Zealand

We had a lovely time at Tophouse Inn, we really enjoyed spending time with Helen and Clint! We had the Inn to ourselves with them (do not miss the chance to have a beer in the smallest bar in NZ!) and enjoyed a great dinner cooked by their chef Sebastian. They have done a great job restoring and maintaining this gem in a beautiful location. We would definitely recommend staying here for any travellers passing by the Nelson lakes. Bathrooms and bedrooms were exceptionally clean. They had the fires on to keep the place warm.

Daniel Denmark

Lovely historic house - where we experienced the hospitality of times gone by. Friendly hosts

Glenda New Zealand

Personal welcome from the owner, lovely gardens and outlook, cozy open fires in the evening.

Alison New Zealand

Literally everything, the location is amazing, the history of the place is amazing, the hosts, Helen and Clint are the tops, the food was superb as was the Chef and breakfasts were perfection.

Rob United Kingdom

Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would be nice to have expresso coffee available to top it all off.

Raymond New Zealand

Almost everything. To start with, the place is located in a peaceful and beautiful area. It has extraordinary vibe. Bathrooms were shared with other visitors but they were very clean and spacious. We appreciated the breakfast - there was also an option for non-sweet breakfast which hardly ever happens in New Zealand. Hosts are very kind and friendly. They shared their stories with us and told us many interesting things about their life and New Zealand. They have a small bar in that place. If you decide to stay here, you should definitely visit it.

Łukasz Poland

It was a beautiful location, where we received a warm welcome on arrival. The inn was so quaint and relaxing. Fabulous stay

Patricia Ireland

Great food, especially dinner. Very reasonably priced drinks. Lots of fun at the dining table.

Murray New Zealand