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Welcome to Cedar House!
Cedar House is a two-storeyed, Edwardian mansion originally built in 1909 for the prominent Muir family of Gisborne. Her chequered history includes periods of use as a private school for girls "St Winifred's", private hotels, and restaurants, before being transformed into Gisborne's leading bed and breakfast inn.
St Winifred's School c.1930 Sadly neglected over the previous 30 years, from 1999 Cedar House has enjoyed an on-going programme of renovation designed to restore the original grand style, while incorporating the modern comforts and safety features expected by today's traveller.
Lincoln House c. 1965 The refurbishment highlights the extensive use of native (kauri, rimu and matai) timbers, the 3-metre-plus ceilings and lead-light windows. Enter from the front porch into the spacious mahogany-panelled reception hall, which connects the main public rooms and stairs to the upper floor.
Dinner Our location is handy to a wide variety of restaurants and cafes. While most serve a variety of foods in the "Pacific Rim" / modern fusion style, and there is also a smattering of casual ethnic cafes (Thai, Indian and Chinese). We normally will have sample menus of the major premises on hand for guests to peruse. We recommend reservations.
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