Firstly I'd like to thank Margie and her lovely labrador Bruno for their hospitality, we unfortunately didn't get to meet Ned during our stay but Margie more than ensured that everything was covered. Can't think of a need or want that was left unfilled really. Margie was also kind enough to offer us a room upgrade for our 4 nights there.

Bearsden is a little out of the way, 10-15min drive from Queenstown but if you're considering staying here that's probably exactly what you want. The drive is short and never felt like a chore even though we had to venture into Queenstown once or twice each day. It's extremely tranquil especially having come from a bustling city environment, and I can't think of a more relaxing thing than having a late night soak in the hot tub surrounded by nothing but trees and the dark sky.

Rooms are well appointed and comfortable if not huge, and breakfasts were always fantastic. Thanks once again to Margie for gone out of her way to make us feel welcome.

Our review can add little to the others but we so enjoyed our time here that I wanted to add it anyway. Marge and Ned are such thoughtful and generous hosts. They really want you to feel at home in luxurious surroundings. We were a party of 4 so the use of our own lounge was especially welcome. We were travelling for 4 weeks and stayed in some lovely places but this one beats the lot.

My wife and I stayed at the Bearsden for 3 nights while in New Zealand for our Rugby World Cup adventure. They have 2 rooms and we had booked the Garden Room (cheaper of the 2) and upon arrival were graciously offered a complimentary upgrade to the premier room as we were the only one's booked during that time. The accommodations were modern with an alpine lodge feel, a hot tub, and large patio with an outdoor fireplace.

Ned and Margie were fantastic hosts! They were very knowledgeable about the Queenstown area and provided excellent recommendations on dining and activities. They were able to book the activities were interested in at their property which was very convenient. Bruno (the black Labrador) is also very friendly and will make you feel right at home and lay by your side.

Their breakfasts were also great and came in several courses at a dining location of your choice (dining room, lounge or in bed). We chose a fireside breakfast in lounge most days. First, there was fresh fruit with fresh squeezed juice. Then some cereal and toast. Then a hot plate of your choice. Our favorite was the french toast. We never left for our daily activities hungry.

I would highly recommend the Bearsden for a friendly, peaceful, and lovely place to stay. I would most definitely stay at the Bearsden again.

I can only echo all the other outstanding reviews that have been left here - Bearsden B&B deserves every word. Immaculate, stylish, and the ultimate in hospitality. I'd recommend that those with interest read the other 5 star reviews posted here, as they all jibed with our experience as well. I'll just add a few more details: the house has been wonderfully renovated. Many B&Bs can have a very stuffy feel - Margie and Ned obviously have great taste and their renovation is beautiful, modern, and tasteful. I was also highly impressed by the attention to detail in every last aspect of our stay. From fresh flowers in the room, to underfloor heating, to high quality soap and towels, to french press coffee in each room, to fluffy bathrobes, to an ipod deck - every last detail was thought of. Same for the beautiful guest lounge area - there is wood for kindling a fire, DVDs, music, books, pillows, throws - not to mention a beautiful view of mountain peaks. Queenstown, of course, took our breath away, and we really felt Bearsden was the perfect place to stay to enjoy such a stunning place. While most of the Queenstown accommodations are in the town proper, Bearsden had a much more bucolic, picturesque setting, tucked away in the countryside with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.

The breakfast deserves a special mention as it was just wonderful. We tried all the options in our 4 night stay at Bearsden and loved all of them. Finally, I can't say enough about the hospitality we were shown. We were here as the last stop on our honeymoon and both commented several times that we felt like we were staying in the house of friends -- friends who are extremely generous, stylish, and great cooks :) It was the highlight of our honeymoon and any independent travellers looking for accomodation in Queenstown should look no further.