In late 2017 Michael & Brigitte Barker decided to buy and restore this heritage building and convert it into boutique accommodation. They also built the Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery next door to showcase their Barker’s of Geraldine range. Michael has now retired from Barker’s of Geraldine but continues to support it as an enthusiastic Brand Ambassador while he operates The Vicarage Geraldine.
Accommodation
The Vicarage Geraldine has 6 superking ensuite rooms. All rooms are completely refurbished in a contemporary style that is sympathetic to the building’s distinguished heritage. Feature wallpaper behind the bed contrasts with the simple off-white decor, plaster cornices, ceiling rose and an elegant chandelier. Superking beds, quality cotton linen, feather duvets and ensuite bathrooms.
- The superking beds can be split into two king singles upon request. An extra $35 housekeeping fee is payable
- An upstairs two room suite can be offered
- Room Two downstairs is a wheelchair friendly Accessible Room
- Exclusive use of the entire property is popular with friends & family groups. Sleeps 12 max in 6 rooms.
- The two shared sitting rooms, including a deck area and kitchenette give space to relax and prepare meals.
- Three rooms are downstairs with an outside table and chairs on a small patio. Three upstairs rooms (no lift) with views.
Meals
- For breakfast & lunch, Barker’s of Geraldine Foodstore & Eatery is right next door, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Enjoy complimentary sampling of Barker’s of Geraldine products which are featured in the foods & drinks they serve.
- There are several restaurants within 200m of the Vicarage. The Village Inn is open 7 days.
- Breakfast continental platters, nibbles/supper platters, meal & dessert platters can be pre-ordered (24 hours notice) for delivery into your room
- Shared kitchenette with twin induction hobs, toaster & microwave.
- There are numerous take-away restaurants and a supermarket within 200m walk
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Smart Televisions in each room and in communal sitting rooms (from which you can log into your personal streaming i.e. Netflix account)
- Select a complimentary jar of Barker’s of Geraldine preserves, at the Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery next door
- Each room and the sitting rooms have fridges, tea and coffee making facilities incl. Nespresso pods
- Laundry access with washing machine, drier & iron / ironing board
- Communal sitting room, kitchenette & deck where all house guests are welcome to be social or relax
- Complimentary decanter of Port Wine in the sitting rooms
- Car parking in The Vicarage carpark
Price: $375 to $475
6 ROOMS | MAX 12 GUESTS
Qualmark 5 Star Gold
Recommendations:
Considered one of New Zealand’s most beautiful towns, with a vibrant arts scene, village vibe and a multitude of riverside and native bush walks. Metres from the new Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery, cafés, restaurants & artisan food outlets, art galleries, museums, boutique village shops, and day spas. Enjoy day trips to Peel Forest, Mesopotamia and Timaru.
Activities in this area
- Art galleries: Susan Badcock Gallery, MacAtamney Gallery, Merivale Fine Arts.
- Artisan food & beverage producers: Humdinger Gin, Geraldine Cheese Co., Barker’s of Geraldine, House of Hop Brewery.
- Street shopping like it used to be!
- Museums: Geraldine Military Museum, Roger Mahan Heritage Centre, Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum, Route 79 Museum, Geraldine Historical Museum
- Cafes: Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery, Verde Cafe, The Running Duck, Woodbury Cafe
- Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, extensive native bush walks in the Geraldine village.
- Geraldine Sculpture Trail along the Waihi River (alongside the main street) through mature deciduous trees and rhododendron dells
- Farm Tours (half day) operated by The Vicarage Geraldine
- Maori Rock Art Museum in Timaru. They also offer guided rock art tours
- Alps2ocean.co.nz offer full day four-wheel-drive tours up the Rangitata River Gorge into Mesopotamia Station
- Day Spas: Ilu and Bella Salu (forward bookings essential)
- Mountain Biking
Itinerary Ideas
- Spend a day in and around Geraldine, there are plenty of galleries, museums, food sampling, shops & walks to do!
- Spend half a day taking a guided farm tour with The Vicarage Geradine’s own guide or a full day with Alps2ocean.co.nz
- Spend a day in Timaru and walk the Caroline Bay Boardwalk. Visit Te Ana Maori Rock Art Museum. NZ Raptor offer raptor sessions (falcons, hawks etc) Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:30am & 1:30pm. Choose a cafe on The Bay Hill with beautiful coastal views.
