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Rose 'n' Reel

 

Lyn and Lex Lawrence offer genuine Kiwi hospitality and a choice of self-contained or bed and breakfast accommodation in a magic setting. Their two-storey home and cabin are set in the extensive gardens of their deer farm, in a peaceful rural location.

Lex is a keen fly fisherman and is available for guiding on the beautiful Fiordland rivers where you'll fish crystal clear waters amid majestic scenery.

Hosts

Lyn and Lex Lawrence

Address

Rose 'n' Reel
89 Ben Loch Lane
RD2

Te Anau
Fiordland

Contact details

Phone/Fax: +64 3 249 7582

Mobile: 0274 545 723

Email: rosenreel@xtra.co.nz

Web: www.rosenreel.co.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Local fishing waters

Some of the waters Lex Lawrence fishes include the:

Waiau River

Eglinton River

Mararoa River

Whitestone River

Location

Rose 'n' Reel is around 2km out of Te Anau heading towards Mossburn, on a side-road off Highway 94. 

Rose 'n' Reel is marked on the Lake Te Anau map and the Waiau River map.

Accommodation

B&B Farmstay Self Contained Cabin

  • Private, roomy, well-presented cabin with a verandah
  • Generous continental breakfast
  • Cooking facilities, fridge and microwave
  • A queen bed in the bedroom
  • A double sofa bed in the living area
  • Good heating and electric blanket to keep you warm and cosy
  • Bathroom
  • Television
  • A magnificent and ever changing lake and mountain back drop

B&B Rooms

  • Two sunny downstairs guest bedrooms in the two-storey home
  • The queen room has a ranchslider door out to the garden
  • Comfortable beds with electric blankets and feather duvets to keep you cosy.
  • Separate bathroom, toilet and shower facilities.
  • Generous continental breakfast
  • Lovely views of the garden, lake and mountains
Activities
  • Relax and take in  the lake and mountain views
  • Leave your car and baggage in safety while on overnight fishing trips or walking the tracks.
  • Have a game of golf on the nine hole putting course
  • Sit and enjoy the extensive gardens
  • Hand feed tame deer
  • Enjoy the company of Ben, the friendly Burmese cat, and Meg the dog
  • Sit by the gold fish pond with a cup of coffee
  • Unwind in the swing seat with a book from the extensive collection
  • Drive 5 minutes to Te Anau for a selection of excellent restaurants, a wide variety of shops, and a movie theatre.

Lex and Lyn are more than happy to help you plan and book your activities and trips.

Guided fishing options
  • Fish magic places

  • Spot fish in the crystal clear waters of Fiordland
  • Dry fly and nymph fishing for brown and rainbow trout
  • All fishing equipment and licences supplied if required
  • Tasty lunches provided for day trips
  • Fish in the crystal clear waters of Fiordland and experience nature in its raw form.
About your guide

Lex Lawrence has been fishing in the area for many years and has developed an extensive knowledge of the fishing and fauna in the area. He enjoys sharing his favourite fishing places with clients and will guide you through the process of finding and catching fish.

Lex has an extensive collection of fishing books which are available to guests staying at Rose 'n' Reel. Be ready for a laugh or two as Lex's sense of humour is well known.

Guest feedback

"We just adore your beautiful home, farm and garden. Thankyou for all your helpful advice and for letting us feed Ruby"

Your friends in Canada N&J

"We couldn't have found a better place to rest our heads. Lyn and Lex are gems. The cabin, the deer, cats and dog made our stay wonderful and we will be back."

T&D New Orleans

"A breathtaking area - Lord of the rings scenery but best of all are the hosts of Rose 'n' Reel Lyn and Lex. Fabulous fishing, Thank you Lex for all your great help. "

J&R Australia

"We had a wonderful visit, great to wake up to Elk bugling. The deer, sheep, dog, cats and great hosts.... AND.... the fishing. Lex thank you so much for your patience and sharing your beautiful river with us."

B&D USA

Accommodation:
indicative tariffs
as at 1 June 2008

Rose 'n' Reel's tariffs include a generous continental breakfast:

  • Double: NZ$100 - $120
  • Single: NZ$75 - $95
Guided fly fishing:
indicative prices as at 1 June 2008

Please enquire for the cost of guided fishing.

Directions
  • From Mossburn, drive for around 60km, and 2km before Te Anau, turn left onto Ben Loch Lane. Rose'n'Reel is the second property on the left.
  • From Te Anau, drive for 2km and turn right onto Ben Loch Lane. Rose'n'Reel is the second property on the left.

 A printable map is available at the Rose'n'Reel website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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