Mainholm

Location: 592 Pomahaka Road, Gore, nz

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking throughout
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Face masks for guests available
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  This double room features a shared bathroom, and heating. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm

• Deluxe Queen Room

  The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm

• Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  This double room has a shared bathroom and heating. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm

• Queen Room

  This double room features a shared bathroom and heating. The double room provides a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm

• Deluxe Queen Room

  The double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm

Guest Reviews

• David Lindsay (10/5): Lovely old house provides great B&B - Great breakfast. You can always tell the quality of a place by the thickness of its towels and toilet paper. Mainholm ticks all the boxes. Interesting history of a beautiful old house. Nothing
• Tim (9/5): -
• Sandie (8/5): -
• Sandie (8/5): -
• Maria (10/5): Amazing place to stay, just different and inviting - Such an amazing place to stay it felt like being in a film set of DOWNTOWN ABBYS, Just Love its charm and history, cozying up near the fireplace and climbing into bed upstairs just felt like home. The owners were especially nice and helpful nil
• Marvin (10/5): - Võõrustajad olid väga lahked ja abivalmis . Maja kus peatusime oli väga stiilne. Hea hommikusöök . Soovitan kõigile
• Kristina (7/5): Trevligt värdpar i ett 120 år gammalt hus med mycket historia. - Bra säng. Trevlig miljö och mycket familjära världar. Det var en fascinerande byggnad med mycket intressant historik. Problem med gamla byggnader som denna är att de är väldigt dåligt isolerade vilket märktes genom att det var väldigt kallt inomhus. Vi sov med våra underställ på och hade dubbla täcken. Det fanns dock värmefilt i sängen. Duschen var inte den enklaste att hantera då duschmunstycket var av en mycket speciell modell som satt fast i väggen. Vi fick lov att använda en gemensam dusch i korridoren som fungerade bättre. Detta gjorde så att betyget på boendet inte blev det bästa.
• Ken (9/5): A delightful stay - Lovely old home with family atmosphere. Very comfortable although bathroom small and "tight". Hosts great and offered to provide and evening meal (because of distance from town) which was going the extra mile. The dinner was very good and served in a fine dining style. The whole experience was above what we had been expecting. Thank you Nothing
• Ulrika (9/5): Peaceful place. Felt like royalty. - Serene environment. 1910 mansion. Felt like royalty. A bit far from everything but if that’s what you want - GREAT!
• Letitia (10/5): It was exactly what we wanted and we got to enjoy it the way that worked best for us - The welcome The hospitality The facilities The breakfast The accommodation
• Jen (10/5): Our hosts we’re great and went out of their way to provide us with extra things that we requested. A great stay and we w - A beautifully restored old villa. Lovely to stay in such history
• Charles (10/5): - Everything. House was fantastic and the hosts were great company and very accommodating
• Burkhard Bartold (10/5): Ein echter Geheimtipp für Liebhaber, die eine ungewöhnliche Übernachtung suchen. - Wir haben uns in diesem traditionsreichen, liebevoll hergerichteten Haus wie englischer Landadel gefühlt und wurden von Belinda und Werner ganz wunderbar warmherzig und persönlich empfangen und bewirtet. Vielen Dank dafür! Wir haben nichts vermisst, sondern waren angenehm überrascht, so eine tolle Übernachtungsmöglichkeit abseits der Touristenrouten zu finden.
• Jason (10/5): - Great atmosphere, lovely furnishings, awesome host(s).
• Lucy (9/5): -
• Michael (10/5): A must go place - This is a very nicely restored house, we felt like aristocrates in the 19th century. The owners were super friendly and supportive, this place is a must go and worthwile a detour or staying an extra day.
• Jesse (10/5): Absolutely gorgeous! A slice of paradise. Such a beautiful peaceful place can’t wait to stay again next year - EVERYTHING! I don’t like that fact that it’s not my home! Other than that there was nothing to dislike!!
• Tara (10/5): - Absolutely loved the character of the home! The hosts Belinda and Verne were lovely and the location is perfect for a nice stop over near gore. Breakfast was stellar, beautifully set up and felt like a scene out of bridgerton! Would absolutely recommend this house for anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.
• Sharon (10/5): - Beautiful property and the owners were very welcoming. Would definitely return to stay again if we had a chance. It’s a long drive into town for dinner so be prepared for this. Would be amazing to pre- book and pay for a dinner at the house as part of the stay.
• graeme (7/5): -
• Clemens (10/5): - Great hosts, beautiful and very pretty accommodation
• Keith (9/5): Very pleasant. - Breakfast was good, but the lack of a cooked option might disappoint some. We disliked nothing.
• Fiona (10/5): A little touch of luxury - Mainholm is beautiful and we were extremely comfortable, with every little detail thought out , down to the beautiful presentation of our breakfast. The best bit, however, was our hosts. Verne and Belinda made us feel so welcome and we very much enjoyed our conversations. This is an address we will always remember
• Christine (10/5): - Beautiful old home in the country
• Robyn (9/5): I was very happy with my stay,my room was clean and beautiful. Delicious breakfast and great hospitality. Unfortunately - The heritage of this beautiful country home. The cold
• Denis (8/5): Very good - It’s a historic A bit chilly could have been warmer
• Barrow (9/5): Superb - Awesome place
• Jodi (10/5): Exceptional - A++++ excellent, we will be coming back and getting mum a room so she can come for a rest, lovely people running it. Nothing it was perfect
• Warren (9/5): Short and sweet. - Bed very comfy. Feeling grand in gorgeous mansion. Welcoming hosts. Nothing, all good.
• Clem (10/5): We lived in Downton Abbey for the weekemd. - Verna and Belinda were lovely, hospitable hosts who welcomed us like family. Nothing was too much bother. The huge claw bath was a revelation. Very quiet and still. Still only a sjort distance from activities. Lighting in older houses is always pretty poor. Probably to protect interior decor etc.
• Ewan (10/5): A Grand Experience. Spend some days there, discover lots to see and do within a 45 min drive. - The Roxburgh Suite was excellent. Nothing
• Astrid (8/5): Very good -
• Alison (10/5): Exceptional - loved the character of the house , and the hosts are very welcoming and helpful. Your (booking .com) administration ! Our hosts were not expecting us as they had asked for no.bookings to be accepted for a two week period. Fortunately they had one room that could be readied easily and quickly - luckily !
• Debra (7/5): Lovely country B & B. - It is quite a ways out in the country. I actually enjoyed that part about it. The breakfast was fine and we enjoyed visiting with the owners Vern and Balinda.
• Allan (8/5): Loved it except for the night noise. - Breakfast was lovely and beautifully presented. Unfortunately the noise of what we believe was a water heater going on and off was disturbing and caused broken sleep.
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional - The history of the house, and the open kindness of the hosts. The round about way the GPS took us from Milord sounds.
• Brian (10/5): Happy Holiday - Welcome cup of tea. Comfortable beds. Wonderful place It was all lovely
• Hutchison (10/5): Fun, fabulous, fairytale - Beautiful spot. Stayed one night but wish I could stay longer. Breakfast was minimal. Like to see it fit the rest of the grandeur.
• Barbara (10/5): The hosts are a delightful couple who enjoy taking care of guests and showcasing the house and the surrounding area. Eac - The building is a treasure that has been lovingly restored to reflect its history
• Brad (10/5): Super awesome spot -
• Bruce (10/5): Exceptional - Very quiet & in a rural setting. The whole experience from the decor to the breakfast presentation was old worldly & exceptional.
• Benedikt (10/5): We loved our stay and will be back! - The house is phenomenal, the hosts are super friendly and easy to chat with, the rooms are very nicely decorated! Tea, coffee are supplied, the breakfast is very good! There was nothing we missed!
• Kunihiko (9/5): Superb -
• Douglas (8/5): A slice of history well-presented for the modern traveller. - We appreciated the gorgeous setting of Mainholm and the house itself. We are likely to return.
• Madison (10/5): A peaceful, exclusive retreat with charming historic character and welcoming hosts. - We had a wonderful stay at this lovely historic homestead. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and took the time to give us a personal tour of the property, sharing its rich history and charm. The peaceful atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing getaway, and since we were the only guests, it felt like an exclusive experience. The views of the surrounding hills were breathtaking, and we thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful breakfast each morning. The homestead struck a perfect balance between modern amenities—such as excellent Wi-Fi—and the preserved historic character, making our stay both comfortable and memorable. Highly recommend! The only downside was that the location is a bit remote, being a little farther from larger towns, though it is close to a smaller one. While the sense of exclusivity was a nice touch for us, I can see how it might feel too isolated for those who prefer being closer to more bustling areas.
• Marle (10/5): If you love beautiful old homes and great hosts you will find this excellent. - The breakfast was presented beautifully and we ate while enjoying the wonderful view
• Dieter (10/5): Beautiful historic homestead - Comfortable room in a beautiful historic house. Everything was perfect
• Cheree (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful 18th century property that you actually stay in. We had shared bathroom facilities, which has the biggest claw foot bath I've been in. Breakfast was set out so well I didn't want to touch it, felt like a queen:) Nothing
• Ian (8/5): Very good -
• Jenny (10/5): We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mainholm, our hosts went above and beyond even providing dinner after a long day’s dri - Classic ambience, open fires and period furnishings. Beautiful rural setting featuring broad rural and mountain vistas Nothing
• Olive (10/5): Exceptional -
• David(nz) (9/5): Superb - Beautiful View Anoring fly
• Stewart (9/5): Superb - Very accommodating hosts, last-minute and they stepped up wonderful Nothing to report here
• Zach (9/5): Superb -
• Margaret (10/5): Thank you Verne and Belinda, it was worth the travel for an event in Gore. I just loved the over-all experience that Mai - From the moment I drove up to the property it was a stunning sight. The small winding drive through trees lead to a picturesque view of a grand old double story brick house. I was met by Verne the owner who helped carry my luggage up to the house where I was also greeted by his Partner Belinda. The lodge is stunning retaining much of its period grandeur in way of furnishings. My room and facilities were clean and very comfortable. The view from my room overlooked paddocks and hills, very refreshing to be surrounded by country charm. The hosts were welcoming and friendly ensuring I had everything I needed as well as checking to see what time I would like breakfast. It’s exactly what I was expecting after viewing it on line. Nothing negative to comment on.

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