Description
From the moment you arrive at Claremont Luxury Lodge you enter the warm and cosy atmosphere of this beautifully restored, historic limestone homestead surrounded by acres of beautiful manicured flower gardens, fruit trees and landscaped grounds. During your stay you will experience the essence of New Zealand from stunning scenery and the warm hospitality in this elegant homestead on a 2,400 acre working farm.
Accommodation at the Claremont Country Estate ranges from luxury Suites with double spa baths and private terraces to expansive self contained cottages. For those travelling as a family the heritage style Family Cottage has a large lawn for playing on, children's toys, games and books and a fully equipped kitchen. For couples travelling together or families with older children, the Owner's Retreat is a secluded and private 2 bedroom villa with triple aspect open plan living room and has varnished wooden floors and oriental rugs throughout.
With exclusive access to the estate with over 10 kilometres of direct river frontage, you may walk or cycle over the extensive rolling farmland and explore the amazing pre-historic geological features on your doorstep and the renowned Waipara wineries guarantee your enjoyment of this stunning area.
Accommodation
The Fountain Suite is on the homestead's ground floor and has a private veranda and direct garden access, the ground floor Lily Suite has the addition of a small private sitting room. The expansive 1st floor Claremont Suite has its own private entrance, kitchenette, dining area and sunny deck. The 3 bedroom country style Family Cottage is filled with toys, books, games and DVDs and is ideal for those with up to 3 young children and the secluded Owner's Retreat is ideal for older families.
Childcare
Children are warmly welcomed at Claremont Country Estate with the Family Cottage being perfect for those with children under 14. Here there are toys, books, games and DVDs as well as a fully fenced flat lawn fully equipped kitchen and laundry room. Babysitting, cots and highchairs can all be provided and children will love swimming in the gorges, the daily activities of the farm's livestock and the Land Rover safari.
Facilities
Breakfast is provided with your accommodation at the Claremont Country Estate, either in the lodge's conservatory for those staying in the suites, or provisions are put into the kitchens for those in the cottages. Picnics and supper platters with a bottle of wine can also be arranged if you are not self catering or out and about. Lodge facilities include two firelit living rooms, an expansive library, tennis court, badminton, croquet, garden spa pool as well as free wireless internet access.
Activities
Complimentary mountain bikes are available, and walks, hikes, and river swims with picnics are easy to do independently on the estate where there are so many natural beauty spots. The estate can also organise horse riding, fishing, hunting, guided safari tours in a 4WD vehicle and even classic car hire.
When to travel
The climate in New Zealand is incredibly pleasant, with warm and balmy summers and cold crisp winter months with wonderful clear, blue skies. The warmer high-season months of November to April are perfect for outdoor exploration. The colder months of June to August are the best time to ski.
Both North and South Islands are drier on the east coast, rather than on the west, where mountain ranges act as a trap for the moisture-rich winds from the Tasman Sea. It is also worth remembering that it is usually a few degrees cooler on the South Island than the North Island and as New Zealand has a maritime climate, the weather can change rapidly.
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Location and directions
Central South Island, New Zealand
Nestled into the surrounding hills and rolling countryside, Claremont Country Estate Luxury Lodge sits against a backdrop of the spectacular Southern Alps, close to Christchurch.
How to get there
Claremont Country Estate is a 45-minute drive from Christchurch airport.
