A Boutique Hotel and Event Centre in the Manawatu is for sale.

This historic Boutique Hotel which was built in 1896 for the Honourable W.W. Johnston M.P. is situated on 36 acres of manicured gardens and native forest.

The Manor House was built in 1896 and invites one to experience the serenity and privacy of a world of civilized grace and old English charm and is only 10 minutes away from the city of Palmerston North. The Manor is New Zealands third largest home.

From 1923 to the 1990′s the Marist Fathers used it as a Novitiate and working farm. Under new ownership in 2008 full restoration of the interior was completed by August 2009 and and the Jewel of the Manawatu is once again welcoming guests.

The Manor welcomes guests for hotel stays, business conferences, corporate meetings, wedding ceremonies and receptions, workshop retreats, and social events. If guests are looking for that ideal Boutique getaway, Function activity or venue for a Conference or Wedding Ceremony and Reception, the Estate is proving to be the ideal place to be.

Weddings at the Manor Estate include

* A Chapel or Garden ceremony
* Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions up to 200 with garden marquee
* Wedding Receptions and interior buffet for up to 90 guests
* Afternoon Garden Tea Parties
* Champagne toasts
* Intimate Dinner for up to 12 guests in the Gold Room
* Exclusive use of the Manors wonderful accommodation facilities.
* Sunday Brunch with interior or verandah dining
* Bridal Showers

Corporate retreats at the Manor Estate include

* Several different meeting spaces
* A variety of breakout rooms
* Peace and tranquility
* Vast spacious grounds
* Team building and team development activities
* Latest technology in electronic equipment
* Luncheons, Morning & afternoon teas
* Coffee, tea & juices throughout the day
* Pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
* Gourmet dinners
* Full hot breakfast
* Boutique accommodatio