Surprises everywhere in this glorious garden - mosaiced steps, an extraordinary sculptural wall mosaic, welded steel sculptures and other creations. Colourful gardens of roses vegetables, citrus, flowers. Very unique.
Enjoy scrumptious light lunches here at the Artist's Palate, offering you the full experience to enjoy in fine food and drinks surrounded by art.
Your rooms are spacious and comfortable, with views of the garden and harbour. A generous continental breakfast is provided. At The Giant's House you will be pampered.
The Giant's House - A historic Akaroa house with original artworks, terraced gardens with sculptures and mosaics. Very Unique. A creative feast and a wonderful experience. Romantic secluded and quiet, but only a few minutes walk to the centre of Akaroa. The Giant's House was the first bank managers house in Akaroa, built 1880 of totara and kauri. It is grand in size, proportions, and features. read more....
Place des Amis is a sculptured cement and mosaiced installation in the gardens at The Giant's House. It is a continually growing interactive creative work in progress! - a labour of love which makes people smile!