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Welcome to Godley House
Godley House was built in 1880 by Harvey Hawkins as a family home. Mr Hawkins was one of Lyttelton's leading citizens as ship chandler, ironmonger and speculator. The land that Godley House is built on was purchased from Mark Stoddart who lived with his family in what is now known as
Stoddart's cottage. (You may wish to have a look at this lovely little cottage which is situated at the back of the rugby grounds).
The Hawkins home was a grand house for entertaining, and a jetty was built at the bottom of the hill so visitors could come across from Lyttelton. The good times did not last and by 1894 Hawkins was bankrupt. The house and property
reverted to the Stoddart family.
The Stoddart family lived in Godley House until 1913 when both houses were sold to the Lyttelton Borough Council, it was then that Godley House was given it's name.
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Godley House has attracted visitors from Christchurch and beyond for more than 100 years. Residing grandly atop Diamond Harbour's finest headland, this historic
building is set amidst three acres of tranquil beauty. Established trees, elegant lawns and gardens, dramatically frame breathtaking views across Lyttelton Harbour.
Less than 45 minutes drive, or a mere 10 minutes by regular passenger ferry from Lyttelton, Godley House is a unique all-round venue. Whatever you are planning we have everything on hand to make your occasion a success in this tranquil setting. We look forward to seeing you
here.
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Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
Godley House has a
public bar and restaurant with a fantastic beer garden
commanding some of the best views in Canterbury.
All day menu is available from 11.00am or why not try
some of our cabinet food. Takeaways are also
available. The bar features SKY TV and we have a
pool table, dart board, comfy couches, cozy fires and
plenty of inside seating too during those colder
months. Child friendly, there is plenty of space
to play while the adults enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Live music plays on the first Sunday of every
month. See our website for further information,
menus, coming events, promotional offers etc.
Bookings are always recommended.
Accommodation
Godley House has five double rooms available - two of these sleep up to four people.
Double rooms are $95.00 per room up
to two people and $10 per person extra per room.
Continental breakfast included.
Seminars
Godley House is renowned as a great
venue for seminars, with it's quiet, secluded and
interruption-free environment your conference or seminar
will move along with the minimum of
fuss.
Weddings & Functions
Godley House has been catering for
weddings and functions over many years. We can seat up
to 110 people in our elegant function room, or hire
marquee's on the lawn can seat 100 - 250
people.
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Godley House resides grandly atop Diamond Harbour's finest headland. You may reach it by road, or make the short ferry crossing from Lyttelton sailing time is a mere 10 minutes.
Ferry operating times may be found on the Black Cat website , or on the City's Metro
website , or by telephoning MetroInfo on (03) 328 8368.
There is a path from the ferry jetty up to Godley House which is reasonably steep. If you would like us to meet you with our courtesy coach at the jetty, give us a call before you sail (ph 03-329 4880) .
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Summer Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday
from 11am
Winter Hours
Wednesday 4 to 9pm
Thursday to Sunday from 11am
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Licensed Bar
Licensed Restaurant
Private Functions
Weddings
Seminars
Friendly Staff
Hotel
Guest Rooms
Great Views
Great Food
Great Coffee
Sky TV
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
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