Auckland — By theaucklandguide on January 30, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Filed under: afternoon tea, Birkenhead Point, featuredarticle, picnic, Stafford Villa, Victorian

A Very Victorian Valentine at the Villa

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, what better way to celebrate the occasion than by going away for the weekend? For a perfect tryst, a Victorian Valentine weekend would surely do the trick.

Victorian Tea and Picnic at Stafford Villa is located in the heritage area of Birkenhead Point, specifically at 2 Awanui Street. Situated in a sheltered valley facing north and set in the midst of an old fashioned garden, the villa evokes that Old English charm and romance.

The China Blue Suite is at $395 per night, while the Tuscany Summer Suite is at $445.00 per night; inclusive already of the 12.5% New Zealand Government tax, afternoon tea on arrival, five course breakfast, fresh fruits and flowers, handmade chocolates, selection of teas and coffee with cookies, sherry and port, complimentary Internet facilities, daily newspaper, special toiletries, and more. Both suites also have their own ensuites that come with a dressing area, bath, and shower.

Within walking distance to the villa are three beaches, cafes, boutique and antique stores, harbour bush walks, and a regular ferry service that operates to downtown Auckland.

With romance in mind, Stafford Villa offers a Heritage Picnic Hamper Package at $495.00 per couple that includes:

One nights accommodation in The Luxury Suite of your choice
Traditional afternoon tea on arrival
Gift Box of decadent ‘Lavish Toiletries’
A very special breakfast
Gift box of delicious Chocolates
Fresh flowers and tropical fruits
Evening port
Champagne Gourmet Picnic Hamper for two (that comes in a traditional cane hamper with a three course meal of cheeses, crackers, bread, meats, selection of salads, special desert, fruit, coffee and bottle of New Zealand wine. All inclusive of glasses, cutlery, and of course a picnic rug).

If a whole weekend is not an option, why not take a Victorian Afternoon Tea at Stafford Villa, instead? For only $35 per person, be treated to a glass of French Bubbles and a delicious afternoon tea of gourmet savouries, sandwhiches, buttermilk scones, jam and creme, plus an array of tasty homebaked cakes.

For more booking or more information, contact Christina and Mark Windham at phone 418 3022, mobile 021 61 3022, or email rest@staffordvilla.co.nz.

Photo credit: Staffordvilla.co.nz