Amuri Manor was created with a simple purpose: to offer guests a haven of warmth, comfort, and country elegance in one of North Canterbury’s most peaceful regions.
Set amidst the sweeping landscapes of the Amuri Basin, the Manor blends a classic homestead feel with modern comfort. Guests are welcomed as if into a well-loved home — with care, genuine hospitality, and an appreciation for quiet moments.
A Place to Slow Down
We believe travel should be restorative. At Amuri Manor, you’ll find spaces that encourage relaxation: sunny nooks to enjoy your morning coffee, generous lounges for reading, and serene garden outlooks where time seems to soften.
Your Hosts
Meet Your Hosts — Sarah & Michael McGregor
At the heart of Amuri Manor are its hosts, Sarah and Michael McGregor, who bring warmth, genuine hospitality, and a deep love for the Hurunui region to every guest who stays with them. After many years living in Christchurch, they moved to the Hurunui and have have poured their energy into creating a place that feels both elegant and inviting—somewhere guests can truly unwind, feel cared for, and enjoy a touch of luxury in a relaxed country setting.
Sarah brings her flair for comfort, detail, and guest experience, ensuring every room feels welcoming and thoughtfully prepared. Michael’s practical skills, friendly nature, and passion for fixing things make him the ideal guide to the property. Together, they are shaping Amuri Manor into a peaceful retreat where guests can settle in, breathe out, and feel at home from the moment they arrive.
Whether you’re travelling for rest, adventure, or a special occasion, Sarah and Michael look forward to sharing the beauty of their home and the region they love. Their hope is simple: that every guest leaves with warm memories, a slower heartbeat, and a desire to return.
Why we bought The Old Amuri Cottage Country Hospital
After running a successful International Homestay in Christchurch since the 2011 earthquakes we had a feeling that people needed a quite place to escape from the city and find some peace and quite to rest and recover from the stresses of life.
So the hunt for the perfect property started in 2017. Many properties were inspected and discarded for various reasons until we saw this building in 2021 – three years later it was still on the market as it had significant damage from the 2018 Rotherham earthquake and had not been lived in full time for years.
We were particularly keen on an historical building with character and a story to tell, to be loving brought back to a memory of their past, whilst being dragged into a more 21st century living style.
Visitors to Rotherham can enjoy the old building, people whose parents, spouses, children were born here – all now have access to this Maternity Hospital that was closed in 1969.
In this way we will continue to contribute to the wellbeing of this special town that we call home. whilst not being classified by Heritage New Zealand, it had fallen into disrepair since the “Kaikoura” earthquakes of 2018. We bought it in late 2024, aware that it was going to be a challenge to satisfy modern living requirements. The unexpected reward has been the hugely positive feedback from the people of Rotherham who are so happy to see the grounds and building be recovered from obscurity and possible dereliction.
The hospital was once the focal point of small rural communities like Rotherham. The Doctors residence is still in the Village and is worthy of note and from the hospital the Amuri Community Health Centre was born. This provides historical continuity and community connection, and provides an association and a respect which has made the renovation all the more poignant – not to mention the funny and interesting stories we have gathered. These Matrons and Nurses, cooks, gardeners and maids were “called to serve” their communities and there is no question, they all helped to make Rotherham a better place.
As an upshot we will be building a memorial garden in memory of all those who have passed through the hospital 1922 – 1969.
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Amuri Manor – Boutique Country Accommodation | Historic 1922 Hospital, North Canterbury 