Romantic Getaways and other Experiences

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS


Romantic getaways are special events at Cotter House!  This unusual Art Hotel offers much more than a place to rest your head. Cotter House offers a special experience In a world where travelers have lots of choices  and demanding more for their dollar when they book a hotel.

Explore the 3 dimensions of the Cotter House Experience

Whether you want to take a drive downtown, sail the Hauraki gulf or stay local and shop around Newmarket and Parnell, there are limitless ways to spend your day when you spend the night at Cotter House, an intimate Art Hotel and an experience in itself.

  • Relax and enjoy : Why not entertain 'At Home'?   Organise that special celebration! Anniversaries, intimate weddings,  a special Bride-2-be indulgence or simply a romantic getaway? We also specialise in creating lovely gay weddings and do outstanding lavish French "Ritz-style" High teas.

  • Indulge and be pampered: Or just add a spa, where you can pamper all your stresses away. Get Fit or just Chill out!  Invite the girls for a Spa party, and High Tea! or do something "fun and quirky":  Organise a "Boys Day out" followed by the perfect diner.

  • Escape and Discover:  The perfect romantic getaway, enjoy a wine tour, golf or sailing as you plan for a lovely day out. Explore the North Island:  Cape Reinga in a day? or... Discover New Zealand art:  Meet the artists in their studios or host them over afternoon tea! 

Romantic getaways, intimate dinners, luxury Spa vacations

A tranquil intimate Private hideaway.. a peaceful haven in an exquisite garden setting, Cotter House satisfies the senses with its own impressive collection of art and antiques. Elegant and sophisticated owner Gloria Poupard-Walbridge will happily arrange any activity in and around Auckland.

Resort for couples

Firstly, enjoy the refinement and sensual solitude of Cotter House. This is the place for loving couples, romantic vacations and weekend getaways, magic honeymoons and excited newly-weds. Then explore Auckland with an array of activities and special selected tours.  Cotter House is one of the amazing places to get married in New Zealand. We specialise in renewal of vows, 2nd. marriages and Gay weddings.

Escape and discover

Auckland Cotter House can be the gateway to exploring New Zealand. There are so many reasons to explore this wonderful country of volcanoes, hot mud pools, wineries, snow-capped mountains, stunning lakes, romantic golden sandy beaches, glaciers and world wildlife reserves. 

City and harbour life

Just a stroll away from the shops, galleries and cafés of Remuera, Auckland’s most exclusive suburb, yet only a short drive from art galleries, museum, gorgeous public gardens and  the chic excitement of Parnell, fashionable Ponsonby, Farmers’ Markets, Mission Bay, the Waterfront and Viaduct.  Auckland has beaches, great shopping and the nightlife and culture of a cosmopolitan city. Situated on the 250km coastal stretch of the Hauraki Gulf Auckland is justifiably known as the ‘City of Sails’.

Indulge and be pampered

Pamper yourself in style with a luxury Spa vacation! Turn off the outside world and embrace a day of pure indulgence.

  • We can arrange a relaxing spa for you with in-room massages.
  • Discover your skin type:  we can organise your personal skin consultation and create beauty products tailored to your skin and needs. 
  • We also provide fitness training, a yoga retreat and Pilates classes.
  • To revive a tired traveler, we can organise professional physiotherapy or acupuncture treatments on short notice. 
  • Or just relax by the pool or in the Sauna, and be pampered with a massage.

Discover the best of New Zealand's Art and culture

Cotter House - Auckland's finest all-inclusive 5-star retreat - has a reputation as a lavish  lifestyle Art Centre  with an outstanding collection of modern art: a combination of the owner's passion for entertaining, collecting art and antiques, and her love and restoration efforts for the 5th. oldest 1847 Regency heritage building , and only one of its age and quality open to the public in Auckland.

Throughout the year we showcase sculptures by outstanding young New Zealand artists around the gardens.  We organise artists’ studios tours or we can invite the artists to meet  our guests over morning or afternoon tea.

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Convenient Concierge  and Butler services:  let us handle everything

  • We will arrange a Nanny anytime required
  • We assist with your other travel arrangements in New Zealand
  • We can organise and reserve restaurant bookings, tickets for shows, such as concerts, movies, opera etc.
  • We can reserve air tickets
  • We assist with special occasions:  sending flowers, gifts, baskets to family or relations or for a business colleague
  • We can arrange activities such as golf, polo, tennis or squash throughout New Zealand, in the most interesting and varied locations
  • We will arrange security guards for special events, VIP shows
  • We will assist with personal shopping
  • We provide in-house mobile personal make-up and individualised skin care
  • We arrange for your own in-house Master Chef to design your choice of personalised menus
  • We showcase the best of New Zealand art and can provide international fine arts assistance: purchase, sale, expertise and private negotiations/bidding for fine art pieces directly with artists or via auction houses.
  • We organise sale of art works, transport and shipping
  • We organise exclusive touring options:  private helicopter and jet tours
  • We organise rental services for luxury cars/limousines and chartered yachts
  • We can organise New Zealand wide specially tailor-made motorcycle tours


Contact:  Gloria at  info@cotterhouse.com  Ph: +64 9 529 5156

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