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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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HOTEL STYLE
Luxury
Hidden Gem
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130 Wharf Road Pigeon Bay, Akaroa 7583 New Zealand
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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).
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Date of stay: January 2020
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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.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed for three beautiful days and nights at Annandale and I can honestly say that it was the best travel experience I've ever had. Caroline was absolutely lovely and took care of our every need. The lodging was luxurious and SO comfortable. We loved the fireplaces and spa pool. The first two nights we stayed in the Villa and the third night in the Shepherd's Cottage. Both locations were incredible in their own way. Gourmet meals from Chef Ryan were out of this world in creativity and flavor. We felt completely pampered and can't wait to return!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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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.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â 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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Wow. Only really an hour out of Christchurch and a 30 min drive by 4x4 and we are greeted by a luxury lodge in the middle on a inlet amongst a working farm.
From the start it’s instant relaxation as we’re sipping local Pinot noir by the outdoor fire snacking on local cheeses.
Once the night comes, we move inside to the most comfy sofa I’ve been on, next to the inside fire...still with my Pinot.
The food is all prepared and it’s just a matter of heating up and eating. So much food that you’ll need the couch afterwards.
We went for some massive lunch walks around the farm. Greeting the locals and working off all the food. But just as fun is sitting in the spa, with a glass of bubbles and watching the local geese play in the water.
From the best nights sleep, watching the stars and admiring the view - it’s instant relaxation. But don’t panic, there is wifi if you really need it.
Make sure you have a bath while watching the view. Amazing.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We have traveled all over the world and have never experienced a more peaceful place to be than the Shepherd's Cottage at Annandale. If you are looking to get away from it all as we were in the middle of our New Zealand trip, Annandale is not to be missed. We altered our travel plans just to stay here and are so grateful that we did.
We debated food options for some time as they are very expensive, however the meals are excellent and worth the premium. Having gourmet, locally sourced meals delivered to you in the middle of nowhere is like no other level of service. If anything I would recommend getting only two meals per day as three ended up being a lot of food, and because it was high quality we feel compelled to eat it.
Wifi was surprisingly decent given the remote location. I was expecting no connectivity and was happy to have the option to text jealousy inspiring photos to friends.
If you need Sky TV to function, look elsewhere. A giant wood fireplace replaces the TV set which would be much preferred by anyone who should be staying here.
Annandale is one of the few places we have come across that has earned an unconditional recommend. Truly top shelf.
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Date of stay: February 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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New Zealand is amazing but nothing can prepare you for how beautiful the country is until you sit at your hotel for two, look out, see the dolphins and sheep milling around and just chill. Seascape at Annandale is the most secluded place I have ever been but it's unreal. Great food delivered daily or cooked by a fantastic local chef (thx Yann!) and pure seclusion. The activities are fantastic from hiking and biking to quad biking the hills and seeing the farm country from mountaintop. The staff are super attentive and leave you in private unless you need them in which case they bend over backwards. Thx for making our honeymoon so special guys. Can't wait to see what it's like when we visit next. Keep up the fantastic work
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Friends and I were blown away by Scrubby Bay it was breathtaking, devine, luxurious, peaceful, secluded in fact let's just say it was heaven.
Callum and his team treated us like royalty, were extremely attentive but very discreet and left us to our own privacy.
I was very very impressed with the quality of the food, the freshness of the produce and the presentation was outstanding. The attention to detail was impeccable.
First class from the moment we arrived to the unfortunate moment we had to leave. This truly is the most impressive piece of New Zealand's finest coastal properties.
Till we meet again.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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You want to stay in a James-Bond-Villa? Book the Seascape Villa! Perfect view (if you're lucky: dolfins, seals...) Nobody will disturb you except for room service and delivery of dinner and breakfast - perfectly precooked and first class! Its the once-in-a-lifetime place!
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I don't really have words up describe how cool this place is. First you are in the middle of a working farm so there are cows and sheep everywhere and if you don't arrive by helicopter (which you can) then you are driven 30 mins through the farm to get to your lodgings. I stayed in Seascape but was also lucky enough to to see Scrubby Bay. Would be fantastic for a big family get together. Seascape is like something out of James Bond with its full wall of glass, bubble chair hanging from the ceiling and indoor and outdoor fires. There is no restaurant here (obviously) so they put your food in the fridge all prepared and you just heat it in the oven when you want it (private chefs also avsilable). This place is mind blowingly beautiful and so very secluded, you are miles from anyone so just watch the stars, listen to the water or the sheep and completely chill out. It's amazing.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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PRICE RANGE
$2,078 - $7,942 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionAkaroa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
13
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