“This was the 3rd time we had stayed at Tim and Kate's home. We love it their home is stunning, the located fantastic ”
Lovely Home with a View of Lake Hayes, Queenstown
Lovely Home with a View of Lake Hayes, Queenstown

Tim & Kate
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- 4 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 7
- 4 Bathrooms
About our home
This property is a spacious, peaceful family home with breathtaking views in one of New Zealand's prime locations. It is surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Hayes and is perfectly situation 4 mins drive from the quaint, historic Arrowtown, 25 mins from the hip, happening Queenstown itself and just 2 minutes from the wonderful winery Amisfield, frequented by Prince William and Princess Kate. We are sure you will enjoy the awesome atmosphere when you stay here as much as we do!
Features
- Main home
- Garden
- Cleaner
- Wifi
- Equipped for kids
- Wheelchair friendly
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Central heating
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking
- Pet-friendly
“A fabulous home with loads of generous spaces, all overlooking gorgeous views. This property is designed for entertaining, with a billiards room, large TV lounge, two lounges, and even a dance studio! The master bedroom has a wonderful bed and large ensuite, with the best shower ever. We enjoyed a restful, comfortable stay at Tim and Kate's. ”
“ Kate and Tim's property at Lake Hayes is in a most spectacular part of NZ. This combined with a very comfortable spacious home and easy communication with Tim and Kate it all made for a wonderful holiday. We can only give this property the highest recommendation whether you like the great outdoors with walks of all levels and many other activities or visiting vineyards and top end restaurants in the region or both they can all be accessed within easy driving distances. We were so appreciative to be able to stay there over the festive season. Maureen & John”
“This is the second time we have swapped with Kate and Tim. Great communication, amazing home in a perfect spot. Highly recommend ”
“Was fantastic . Stunning everything . Omg lake Hayes is magic and Kate and Tim’s home superb ”
“We had a fantastic family weekend away here. Would highly recommend this property. Gorgeous outlook over Lake Hayes and Coronet Peak. ”
“Thank you Katie and Tim, for letting us stay in your lovely home.. Everything was perfect and we really enjoyed the fantastic surroundings with, breathtaking views . It was perfect to swap both car and house with with Tim and Kathie.. Their home had everything to make a vacation perfect. We couldn’t get enough of the beautiful, breathtaking surroundings and it was a lovely experience, I travelled with my daughter, Sister, her husband and their daughter and we all loved it. This is a spacious, peaceful beatiful family home at Lake Hayes., we can suggest to take the 8 km walk around lake Hayes, A few minutes away from their house Is the historic, pitoresque City of Arrowtown with some nice restaurants and shops, Queenstown is the closest big city.and offers a variety of nice things to se and we loved it. Their house is on a great location. It was 2 seperate wings in their home,and in the middle was the kitchen and liivingroom area that gave you a lot of privacy and space and we had a great first experience withö Love home swopping “ This was the perfect way to visit New Zeeland and Katie and Tim had many nice suggestions what to do. during our stay. everything went smoothly, and we loved it. ”
“We had amazing times in this special place and we feel so lucky to have been in our first Lovehomeswap in the house of such beautiful and accommodating people! Who were actually in the other wing of the house and made it even more special. Thank you Katie and Tim for your hospitality and showing us things in your area. The house is located in a very ideal spot if you love to do bike rides.. and it awakened in us a childlike excitement reconnecting with bicycling in gorgeous sceneries more beautiful then we have seen anywhere in the world - rivers, lakes, golden pastures, turquoise waters. We recommend this place 1000 percent! :) ”
“Fantastic communication and hospitality. ”
“Kate has been a wonderful guest, i would definitely recommend her, everything from communication to how she took care of my flat, happy to welcome her again any time and we even became friends, really amazing person!”
More about us
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Tim is a 'retired' lawyer, working for himself now as a consultant, Kate is a professional harpist and singer, emcee and etiquette teacher. We live between Hong Kong, New Zealand and Phuket and have a 3 year old son who is keeping us very entertained :)
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Non Smokers
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Tim from New Zealand, Kate from Scotland and little Cameron, soon to be 5, was born in Hong Kong
Swap availability
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Where is it?
Neighbourhood
Next door to Amisfield Winery visited by Prince William and Princess Kate (2 min drive) our property is in a peaceful spot however, close enough to the action. Gorgeous, quaint Arrowtown is a 4 mins drive and Queenstown centre 25 mins. There are plenty of art galleries, cafes and wineries nearby for those who would like to spend the day that way, or Millbrook Golf Resort and Spa just 3 mins drive away. We have 2 bikes for you to cycle around the lake, or why not just begin or end your day with a walk there. In season you can pick the fruit straight from the trees as you walk by the lake. The world famous birthplace of the bunjy jump spot is only 10 mins drive away for those a little more adventurous.
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