Huka Lodge acquired by Baillie Lodges
Another A-List Relais & Chateâux member joins the luxury lodge operator s stable
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Baillie Lodges continues to spread its global footprint with the purchase of the Huka Lodge in New Zealand.
Huka Lodge, on the outskirts of Taupo, will join Baillie Lodges’ stable of growing luxury accommodation on 4 February, 2021.
The transaction comes after successful negotiations between the Huka Retreats’ parent company and Baillie Lodges. The acquisition has been reviewed and approved by New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office.
Both Huka Lodge and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge are members of the distinctive
Relais & Chateâux collection.
Photo: Supplied
While Mr Baillie and his wife Hayley were devastated by the loss of the property, he said they began thinking about rebuilding almost immediately. We had to look at what was salvageable and what we might bring back, he said. The planning of the demolition itself felt like partially rebuilding - looking at what would be removed and what would be retained. You will now receive updates from Traveller Newsletter
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