Named after the charming Irishman who established Huka Lodge,

along with its reputation for matchless hospitality, the Alan Pye Cottage opened to receive its first guests in December 2008 and has lived up to it’s much hyped expectation in every way.
Privacy for guests staying in the Alan Pye Cottage is paramount and the property has its own gated entrance; it is sited to take every advantage of the unrivalled Huka Lodge aspect of the deep turquoise green waters of the Waikato River.

Designed by Virginia Fisher, the cottage has been built to exacting standards using the finest heritage materials − cedar and various heart timbers, stone and brick and draws on design elements from the 1920s and 1930s; slightly eclectic yet very elegant with a definite English Arts and Crafts influence pervading the interior and exterior design.
The Cottage boasts two large and stylishly appointed bedrooms, with fireplaces, en suite bathrooms and generous dressing rooms A generous open plan living room features a large brick fireplace, decadently comfortable furniture and everything guests will need to feel this is a true ‘home away from home’.
A well-equipped kitchen is set up for a personal chef – guests may choose to stay in or to wander over to the main Lodge and dine there. Guests at The Alan Pye Cottage have use of all Huka Lodge facilities and services as a matter of course.
A study is tucked away with desk, plasma flat screen television and sound system. This room also has its own complete bathroom should it be required to accommodate an accompanying party. A laundry is also available with the Cottage.
A heated infinity-style swimming pool and a separate private spa pool have been integrated into the outdoor landscape. There is also a fabulous stone outdoor pavilion within a courtyard garden featuring a magnificent fireplace.
Your experience at The Owners Cottage includes a private chef if required.