[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mainholm Lodge Vacation home in Pomahaka ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101118200/101118115/e43b044a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101118200/101118115/68739c5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101118200/101118115/177163be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101118200/101118115/872fe09a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101118200/101118115/030dc8f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Mainholm Lodge, a beautifully restored Edwardian homestead nestled between the Pomahaka river and Blue Mountains. Wander through its 3-hectare grounds, visit the lounge, study and morning room or enjoy croquet in this tranquil setting. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mainholm Lodge Mainholm Lodge is a grand Edwardian homestead which has been beautifully restored back to its former glory. Built in 1906 for the Dickison family, the current house replaces an earlier homestead which was destroyed by fire. This double and triple brick home took four years to complete. Initially a substantial station property, Mainholm now has three hectares of beautiful grounds nestled between the Pomahaka river and the Blue Mountains. Mainholm has a fascinating history. After being enjoyed as a large family home for many decades, it gradually fell into a state of disrepair. By the mid 1980s it was largely derelict. It was then purchased by a film producer, who gave Mainholm a starring role in 'The Returning'; a New Zealand feature film shot during the summer of 1990. This supernatural love story was shot in and around Mainholm which, in its dilapidated state, provided an atmospheric backdrop to the film. The process of restoring Mainholm Lodge back to its former glory began in the 1990s. Traditional materials were used to repair the building and original features, which included hand painted friezes, fireplaces and wooden trimmings, were carefully restored. Great effort was put into ensuring that even the finest detail was not overlooked and the end result was a nothing but the very best restoration possible. Today its hard to imagine that Mainholm was once anything but the beautiful house it is today. The house offers 5 bedrooms upstairs - 2 ensuite (Grantham Suite and Roxburgh Suite) and 2 with basins in the rooms (Antoinette Room and Marlborogh Room) and the Maids Room, a smaller room with double bed. Downstairs you'll find the Lounge, Study, Morning Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry and an additional bathroom. Take a walk in the beautiful garden and find a place to sit and relax, read a book, enjoy a coffee or play a game of croquet. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100570000/100566500/100566450/c325fbf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Conical Hill Hideaway by Tiny Away Conical Hill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $141 CA $182 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=100566450&PinnedHotelID=100566450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Pomahaka is home to this vacation home. Bannerman Park and Newman Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fly Fish Mataura and Gore Public Gardens. [Visit our Pomahaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pomahaka.dx692484710324436992) [View more Vacation homes in Pomahaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Pomahaka-Private-Vacation-Homes.d692484710324436992-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-46.02578,169.24411&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60p%7BwGun%7Eg_%40%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FW%40S%40U%40W%40U%40U%40WBU%40SBUBWBUBUBSBUDUDSBUDUDSDUFQDUDUFQFSDQHUFQFQFSHQFQHQHSFOHSJMHQHOHQJOHMJOJOJOJMJOJIJOLKJOLKJKLKJKLILKLKLILGLKLILINCLILILENGLENGNELENALENCNENALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDN%40LDNDLFNDLFNDLHLHLBNHLHLJLFLHLJLJJHLJLJJJLJJNJJJNLHJNJLJNJNHNJLHNJPHNHPHLHRHNHRFPHPHPFRFPFPFTFPFRDPFTDTFPDTDRDTBTDRDTBTBRBTBTBVBT%40R%40TBV%40T%40T%40V%40T%40R%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVARATAVATATCVATARCTCVCTCTCRCTETERCTETERETGPETGRERGRGPGTGPGPGPIRIPGPIPIPIRILIPINKPINKLINKNKLKNKNMJKLKJKNMJKJMJMJKHMJMJMHMFMJMHOHMDMFMHODMFODMFODMDO%40ODMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOEOCMEOAMEOEOGMEOGMEMIMGOEMIMIMKMGMIMKMKMIKKMKKKMKKOMKKMKKKOKOKMKOKOIMKOIQIOIQKMISGQIQIQGQISGQGQGQIUEQGSGSESEUGQEUESEUCUESEUCUCSCUCUCWCUASCUAWAUAUAWAUAS%3FW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=013lw-QxJZnPinimfAI2aadkMCE=) Pomahaka, Southland ### What's nearby - Fly Fish Mataura - 35 min drive - 43.4 km - Hokonui Moonshine Museum - 35 min drive - 44.5 km - Gore Historical Museum - 35 min drive - 44.5 km - Eastern Southland Gallery - 35 min drive - 44.5 km - Gore Racecourse - 38 min drive - 47.8 km ### Getting around - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 105 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Illys Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪forest lodge - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tapanui cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Gallery 1 - ‬12 min drive - ‪Chisel - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mainholm Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mainholm Lodge? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mainholm Lodge? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Mainholm Lodge located? > Situated in Pomahaka, this vacation home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Fly Fish Mataura, Brown Trout, and Eastern Southland Gallery. Gore Historical Museum and Hokonui Moonshine Museum are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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