Built in 1866 and now listed by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, this luxuriously appointed country homestead is situated in the foothills of the Southern Alps amidst some of New Zealand’s most spectacular countryside. It is immediately surrounded by a 1600 acre estate farming deer, sheep and
cattle and is at the heart of the Waipara wine country.
The property has been lovingly restored and is secluded, elegant and spacious with mature gardens,
vine-clad verandahs and stunning views. There is a spa pool in the garden and swimming in the nearby river. Stay more than two nights and be taken on a complimentary 4 x 4 outback safari tour of the unique geological features of the nearby Waipara valley. Just four suites make up the guest accommodation. All have beautiful views over the garden or the orchard to the mountains beyond. The bedrooms are individually designed using antique furniture and fittings, and top quality fabrics. They have en-suite bathrooms with large claw-foot baths, separate showers, heated towel rails and large de-mist mirrors. There are two guest living rooms featuring fine antiques, elegant soft furnishings, open fireplaces and a well-stocked library. The living rooms open onto shady verandahs or sunny cobbled courtyards.
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| Style | Relaxed Estate Luxury Lodge | | Air/Con | No | | Dining | A refreshingly different fine dining experience in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The in-house chef creates imaginative and exquisite dishes, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients from their own or locally grown produce. This includes organic vegetables and fruits from their gardens and orchard and their Cervena (farmed venison) and the best New Zealand lamb. A carefully selected wine list of signature local Waipara wines is available to accompany and complement meals. | | Children | Children 14 years and over are accepted. | | No. of Bedrooms | Just four suites make up the guest accommodation. All have beautiful views over the garden or the orchard to the mountains beyond. The bedrooms are individually designed using antique furniture and fittings, and top quality fabrics. They have en-suite bathrooms with large claw-foot baths, separate showers, heated towel rails and large de-mist mirrors. | | Activities | Badminton, croquet, tennis, bird watching, mountain biking, river swimming or scenic/river walking and exploring on the estate. Private 4WD scenic tour and local sightseeing in spectacular scenery. Fishing, golf, hot air ballooning, swimming with dophins and whale watching nearby. | | Price Range | From £102 including gourmet breakfast per person per night (sharing). | | Location | Reached by road in 45 minutes from Christchurch airport or 55 minutes from the city centre. Claremont Country Estate’s is conveniently situated on the edge of Canterbury's famous “Alpine Pacific Triangle”, one of the world’s great scenic drives, and close to “Inland Scenic Route 72” providing access to the west coast and the route south to Mt Cook, Wanaka and Queenstown. |
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