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#1 of 1 villa in Akaroa

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Annandale's four unique luxury villas are set in a captivating landscape of rugged hills and private bays across 10 kilometres of dramatic coastline on working NZ farm. In addition is our unique catering concept 'We Create You Serve' where you finish the bespoke restaurant quality dishes in your villa or requesting our award winning private chef with the cuisine all created from our farm and within a 50km footprint. Activities such as swimming with the protected hectors dolphin; a private kayaking picnic trip; cooking class or a fishing trip on our boat are just some of what we can offer

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Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Pool

Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room

Bar / lounge

Bicycle rental

Tennis court

Babysitting

Wifi

Hot bath

Breakfast available

Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)

Banquet room

Meeting rooms

Baggage storage

Concierge

Non-smoking hotel

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Fireplace

Kitchenette

Microwave

Refrigerator

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Modern

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130 Wharf Road Pigeon Bay, Akaroa 7583 New Zealand

Getting there

Christchurch Intl Airport37 kmSee all flights

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The High Tea Lady

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7 kmCafe

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Cynthia J wrote a review Jun 2023

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Absolutely superb!

Just amazing! Highly recommended! An absolute gem to be found in New Zealand. The view at Seascape is unmatched! Hope to back one day and enjoy undoubtedly the best experience of my life. Caroline was a delight to deal with!

Date of stay: April 2023

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Ana-Maria D wrote a review Jun 2023

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Perfection

What an absolutely amazing experience! The property was simply stunning, tucked away in the most breathtaking location. The Annandale staff's hospitality was flawless and unmatched. I can't wait for the day when I can return to this incredible place!

Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends

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John C wrote a review May 2023

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Dreamlike Escape

I recently had the most incredible stay at the Seascape Villa in Annandale, and I'm still floating on cloud nine! This place is like a slice of heaven tucked away in the beautiful coastal region of New Zealand. Let me start by saying that the folks at Annandale are absolute rockstars when it comes to hospitality. They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like a VIP from the moment I arrived. Their genuine care and attention to detail blew me away, and I couldn't have asked for better service. Now, let's talk about the villa itself. Holy moly, it's a jaw-dropper! The architecture seamlessly blends with the surrounding nature, and the views are straight out of a postcard. I couldn't get enough of gazing at the endless ocean from the comfort of my plush bed.

Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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avivit l wrote a review Nov 2022

Tel Aviv, Israel30 contributions9 helpful votes

A huge disappointment

We arrived at a place that made promises, but in practice it is suitable for a short impression and not for tourist accommodation. Certainly not worthy of the high price we paid for it. Let's start with the distance and the inability to freely leave the place, you are isolated. There is no cover on the glass windows and they rise with first light. The difficult problem is with the food, everything is prepared in trays with instructions for heating and at a cost of over $3000. You are actually your own chef with cold, tasteless food and with a staff that does not know how to guide you on how to operate the devices at home. We asked for a certain diet and twice they made a mistake and gave us foods that we do not eat . They say that there is a reception that works 24/7, in fact at 19:00 they no longer answer, the WIFI system crashes and then there is also no way to call to watch TV and more. The staff who are two women do not inform that it is possible to go out by calling a ride and they come to pick up. In the shower there is a small mirror that was purchased at the last minute and you cannot shave or apply makeup. The scenery in New Zealand is stunning and free, for the price we paid we got nothing and ran away and didn't stay the last night. Those who are interested in total solitude, or want to see interesting architectural buildings, can visit here, but not for more than a day, and should stock up on food.…

Date of stay: October 2022

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Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Suitable for a one-night visit, take care of food in advance, not worth the money.

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Response from Caroline Hutchinson, Guest Services / Front Office at Annandale

Responded 4 Dec 2022

Dear Avivit , Thank you for your review and bringing these issues to our attention. We are extremely disappointed that you experienced such a frustrating time and that your stay did not match your expectations. We apologise that you didn't receive the level of service we always aspire to offer our guests. Annandale takes pride in high standards and our strong commitment to service. Please know that your feedback is taken very seriously, we take complete ownership and have addressed and resolved each issue promptly and accurately. While we cannot change how you feel, we are committed to the ongoing strengthening and improvement of our service. Caroline Hutchison Guest Services Manager

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polloRemuera wrote a review Jun 2021

Auckland, New Zealand125 contributions90 helpful votes

Seascape is mind blowing

Wow. Just wow. The collab of incredible architecture, rugged coastline, five star cuisine and the complete isolation at Seascape is mind blowing. Caroline was a warm wonderful host and as a coeliac I am indebted to the chef for the specially prepared gluten free meals. Oh how I wish I had the budget to return to the magic of Seascape.

Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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LRMAC wrote a review Jan 2020

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Out of this world beautiful.

Worldclass architecture, every comfort, and a nice concept to get the food delivered and one heats it up (very good food, too). A beach to swim from, and a glorious hottub. A few minor fixes will make this new property altogether perfect: adding reading lights by beds and sofas, removing strip lighting in ceiling (too harsh), a few more electrical outlets. Nice to see a small patch of planted native bush: otherwise the land is scraped down to the bone, with plenty of erosion. A kinder management, fencing off steep cliffs and gullies, and planting native trees, would make this station far more beautiful without productivity loss, and give visitors more birds to see. It is gloomy to see such rundown, overexploited land (of course much of NZ is rundown, but staying on a station really brings it home).…

Date of stay: January 2020

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Truman wrote a review Oct 2019

15 contributions5 helpful votes

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Spectacular and extraordinary

My family and I had the pleasure of staying at the Homestead. It is utterly amazing. This was the most special family vacation we have ever experienced. The home and gardens are utterly incredible. We stayed for two nights and didn't want to leave. Our young children were as enchanted as we were by the magnificent gardens. In a lifetime of travel, this is the most spectacular place I have ever seen. Every luxury and detail was available. The gym and pool are amazing. The gym has top quality Life Fitness machines. The food is the best and all of it is organic and delicious. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed a cooking class with a teriffic world class chef. The staff went above and beyond to cater to our every need. The scenery and views are breathtaking. This is an absolute jewel and we are already contemplating a return visit.…

Date of stay: October 2019

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Room Tip: Any room or cottage would be a once in a lifetime pleasure.

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Response from AnnandaleNewZealand, Manager at Annandale

Responded 13 Oct 2019

Thank you kindly for taking the time to post a review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your wonderful family at Annandale. We look forward to meeting again on your return. The gardens are indeed magical- a credit to our incredible garden team led by Dave Hole and the food impeccable- a credit to our wonderful kitchen team led by Craig Martin.

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LilyfromSydney wrote a review Apr 2019

Sydney49 contributions50 helpful votes

Great getaway for a few nights

My partner and I spent 3 nights at Shepherd's cottage in April and it was a lovely stay. The cottage is set in seclusion with views over the bay and animals roaming the grounds and is the perfect place to relax away from city life. The house is self contained with all the amenities you are likely to need for a couple of days away. The food is delivered each day and is restaurant quality, easy to prepare and also showcases some lovely local produce (including what we were told were vegetables grown in their own garden). My only negative around the food was that I did mention that I did not like fish and we got salmon on the first night so make sure you are clear about your dietary requirements, in particular if you have allergies). The house itself is rustic and feels warm and cosy when you enter. We were generally very comfortable throughout our stay and had a great night sleep each night we were there however the lounge in sitting room is need of an upgrade. We found it very hard to sit there comfortably for a period of time and as you are likely to be in the house for a lot of your stay (as there is nowhere to go!) this was a bit disappointing. The house has books and games and also has wifi which was handy The grounds around the house are great for walks, though it was hard to decipher where the walking tracks were from the maps provided. We ended up just walking along the road and then stumbled across one which went in the direction we wanted to go. It's great to see all the cows and sheep but it's also probably a good idea to keep an eye out and make sure you don't end up with the bulls. The views from the Shepherd's cottage are absolutely stunning and looking out into the night sky was one of the highlights of our stay. A great place to unwind and relax for a few days…

Date of stay: April 2019

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AJFfinch wrote a review Apr 2019

Shropshire, United Kingdom115 contributions177 helpful votes

Not great value for money.

We spent three nights at Shepherds Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay: The staff were very friendly and the “reception experience” (including a guided tour of the kitchen garden) was excellent. Location was exactly as expected – remote with stunning views and great walks. Shepherd’s Cottage was lovely, well furnished (though a couple of comfy chairs in front of the fire would have been preferable so the slightly uncomfortable bench) and we loved having a roaring log fire on the one evening that required it. Food, too, was very good – of a high standard and showing imagination and flair on the part of the chef. But was it good value for money? We think not. We have had poor value for money at inexpensive venues and experienced excellent value for money at very expensive ones, but Annandale fell short on the VFM test. We knew that we would leave our car “at the gate” and be driven (about half an hour) to Shepherd’s Cottage and – had we stayed for the minimum 2 nights – probably would not have expected need of additional transport, but since we were there for three nights we decided to take a trip to visit Akaroa on day three … and were charged $140 (about £72) for the return “taxi” journey between our car and the cottage. I can appreciate that they have to legislate against the “taxi” service being abused, but you would think that additional nights would warrant one additional “ferry” to reception (after all, you are hostage to their taxi fares). That smacked of greed – and made us analyse the VFM ratio a little more closely: After-all, at $1500 per night you should expect perfection (and that is what their website promises). We reported that the blue tooth speaker was faulty, but it wasn’t repaired or replaced. We asked for additional milk (the breakfast milk bottle is miserly considering that it has to last until the following morning … and you can hardly pop out to the shops) this was delivered on day two but forgotten again on day three. My wife is 5’4” (not an unusual height) but the complimentary mountain bikes supplied wouldn’t adjust to anywhere near a suitable saddle height, so were useless. Considering that the primary leisure pursuit at Annandale is to walk and explore the estate, we weren’t provided with a map on arrival (because their printer was malfunctioning) and then were given a wholly inadequate low resolution A4 copy of a map which didn’t really help us to make the most of walking on the estate – although we thoroughly enjoyed our coastal walk, a decent map would have significantly enhanced the experience. We’re not serial complainers (our other TripAdvisor reviews demonstrate this) and these might seem like petty criticisms (there were a few more minor irritations, too), but that $1500 per night price tag (and that additional transfer charge) suggests that Annandale should deliver perfection and makes me less inclined to turn a blind eye to its shortcomings. Although we enjoyed our stay Annandale, it is overpriced for what is delivered – hence the average rating.…

Date of stay: February 2019

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Response from AnnandaleNewZealand, Manager at Annandale

Responded 11 May 2019

Many thanks for taking the time to provide feedback. We are very appreciative and utilize all feedback to continue to provide exceptional service here at Annandale. We are pleased that overall you enjoyed your stay with us. Regarding the points you have made, please find our responses below: 1. Couch comfort: We are reviewing this, along with all villa furnishings over winter. 2. Transfer fee: We are very transparent about the transfer fee both before and during our guests stay. We only wish that you had discussed your displeasure whilst with us, as we would have happily waived it considering you were staying with us for three nights. We take this point into consideration and agree that we could formalize a free transfer for a three-night stay. 3. Blue tooth speaker: We carry spare bluetooth speakers in stock in case of such situations. Please could you email us directly on: reservations@annandale.com so that we can look into what occurred on this occasion. 4. Milk: We have taken this feedback into account and have increased the base level of milk for all villas. Please note, we would have happily driven you out some extra milk on day two had we known. 5. Map: A basic walking map is available in the guest compendium in the villa. We visually show guests the best walking tracks on the way out to the villa and find this is the best way to get this information across. We are working on upgrading our map, with track descriptions over winter also. In closing, if we had been made aware of these small discomforts during your stay we would have gone above and beyond to rectify them. We only wish we were given the opportunity to do so. We do hope to host you here at Annandale again in the future.

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Melanie569 wrote a review Mar 2019

San Anselmo, California9 contributions1 helpful vote

Sublime perfection

We stayed at Annandale’s Seascape studio home in January 2019. The location on an large working sheep farm on Banks peninsula south of Christchurch is stunning.Seascape is a modern dwelling tucked into a hillside on a private rocky cove. It is 45 minutes from the farm’s entry. The location is peace and beauty. The staff will arrange activities, and provide food daily. We hiked along the coast and deserted tracks from our doorstep in all directions, with only sheep and birds in sight. No question , splurge worthy .

Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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