Named in honour of Alfred Strode, a veteran of the Wellington Militia and Otago’s first police magistrate, who secured the original lease for Earnscleugh Station in the early 1860s. Sheep farming eventually took root though the introduced rabbits of the 1830s soon began their relentless plague on the land – a story still whispered in the very walls of the castle today.
Step inside and the rich, deep emerald-green walls immediately envelop you in warmth and heritage grandeur. Ornate white plaster cornices and ceiling roses frame the space, while a striking brass chandelier casts a golden glow over the generous French antique bed.
The western facing balcony is glorious in the afternoon sun, as are and the sweeping views across the Fraser River, the Old Man Range and the to the castle’s pool, sauna, spa and timber decks below.
Rates & Availability
Bookings are now open for our official opening date of 24 September 2026. Rates start from $999 per night in low season and from $1,349 per night in high and festive season. A two-night minimum stay generally applies, although single nights may occasionally be available.
