INSTEP Gold Award
BEAUTIFUL COTTER HOUSE ACHIEVES GOLD: For the past three years Cotter House had made a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 5% and has achieved this target three times over with a total reduction of 19% of overall carbon emissions, thus achieving Instep GOLD certification. Ms Gloria Poupard-Walbridge, the owner of the luxurious boutique lodge Cotter House of Remuera,... > Read more
All Your Wine Cellar dreams
Gloria Poupard-Walbridge brings French flair to hospitality in Auckland, but says ‘It works best when I add New Zealand flair, too’. What’s the thinking behind Cotter House? As a French diplomat’s wife for 21 years, I knew how much I loved entertaining, giving... > Read more
What Others are saying
“An absolutely superb stay. Gloria is a wonderful host. Our bed was the most comfortable we have ever found away from home and breakfast a real treat.” - Bob & Karen, Cyprus “Gloria - you spoiled me, you are an amazing cook, host and... > Read more
Conde Nast Concierge.com's insider take:
This Regency mansion, the fifth oldest house in Auckland, was built in 1847 in what is now the city's stateliest suburb. From 1995 to 2001, owner Gloria Poupard-Walbridge restored the house to its original style, with egg-and-dart molding and recessed arches, and filled it with... > Read more
AT THE INN ROOM Review by Susan Kurosawa
Heirs and graces of a sumptuous Auckland retreat. IT is a few weeks before Christmas and Gloria Poupard-Walbridge has been decking the halls of Cotter House (view full media article) > Read more
