Tighnafeile House

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Historic Timaru Home

Address:
Tighnafeile House, 62 Wai-iti Road, Timaru, South Island, New Zealand
Robin & Bev Jenkins

Telephone: +64 3 684 3333
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Tighnafeile House was built in 1911-1912 for Mr and Mrs John Matheson and their six children. The house was designed by Timaru architect Walter Panton, and was built by John Pringle. The Mathesons named the house "Tighnafeile" (pronounced Tyne-a-faylee) which is Gaelic for House of Welcome. Tighnafeile is 5005 sp ft (465 m2) and is built on a land area of 2360 m2 (approximately 3/4 acre).

John Matheson was a wealthy run holder owning Simon's Pass Station in the Mackenzie Country. He died aged 59 in 1914, having had only a little over two years in the house. Mrs Matheson lived on at Tighnafeile until her death in 1934.

From 1941 until 1946 the house was run as a convalescent home. It was then run a a high class boarding house for several years.

The house was later purchased by Almukarish Exporters as an office base for the export of live sheep shipments to Iran.

The present owners Robin and Bev Jenkins purchased the property from Almukarish in 1997 and have spent 14 months completely renovating, landscaping and restoring this historic Timaru home to better than new condition.

Guests are accommodated in private spacious quarters with excellent bathroom facilities. We also have a Honeymoon Suite with ensuite and four poster king sized bed. There are two lounges - one is a separate guests' lounge and the other a share main lounge, also a private reading room with tea and coffee making facilities. Two dining rooms are available with an excellent continental and cooked breakfast supplied.

Local attractions available in close proximity are Aigantighe Art Gallery, Museum, RSA, tennis courts, golf course and public swimming pool, Caroline Bay, shopping area and licensed restaurants. Fishing trips, hunting trips and scenic tours available by arrangement.

Your hosts Robin and Bev offer hospitality and the peace and charm of the special place. They are also classic and vintage car enthusiasts being active members of the South Canterbury Jaguar Owners' Club.

Tariff schedule, full breakfast included.

Double occupancy - $295

Single occupancy - $275

Dinners, lunch and picnic hampers are available by prior arrangement. A courtesy coach is available for Restaurant transfers.

As an added attraction, guided tours are available by appointment only for the general public between the hours of 10am to 5pm 7 days a week. Tours cost $8.50 per head or $13.00 with afternoon tea. There is a discount for group bookings of 20 or more, maximum 50. No children under 12 years. All prices include GST and on site parking is available. As Tighnafeile House mainly operates as a homestay, bed and breakfast, bookings for guided tours are essential.

Tighnafeile House
Robin & Bev Jenkins
62 Wai-iti Road
Timaru, South Island, New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 684 3333
Email: Click Here