GLENFALLOCH

Glenfalloch is a garden of four seasons. Magnificent English Beech, Oak, Ash, Walnut, Elm and Horse Chestnut trees complement the indigenous New Zealand native ferns, Kowhai, Rimu, Pohutakawa and Cordylines planted to advantage by the original owner. The aging dry stone walls accentuate the garden structure in artfully arranged beds, maximizing seasonal colour combinations, form and texture... The Barlings were also pioneers in another field - food: They had opened their original Savoy Restaurant in Dowling Street in the 1920's. Prior to this move Phillip had suffered an illness and for his recuperation had the side verandah at Glenfalloch closed in and glazed and it was from this sick bed retreat the he designed the interiors of the Tudor and Warwick rooms - again very reminiscent of his English background. Taking tea at the Savoy was a must - a delightful and most fashionable experience, not only for the surroundings and food, but for fresh flowers ever present - a feature it became..