Bishop's Suites, Nelson

These luxury stand-alone apartments attached to an 87-year-old Nelson homestead are great place for a romantic South Island break. The suites were named by <I>Conde Nast Traveler</I> as one of the world's best new hotels in 2012.

The suites are part of The Bishopdale Estate, which is centred around the homestead built for the first Bishop of Nelson in 1875. Photo / Supplied

Image 1 of 6: The suites are part of The Bishopdale Estate, which is centred around the homestead built for the first Bishop of Nelson in 1875. Photo / Supplied