Annandale
Step off the beaten track and discover Annandale, set amid a rugged landscape of hills and bays on Banks Peninsula. Only an hour from Christchurch, this hidden gem sits on a 4000-acre farm in one of the world's most spectacular coastal locations.
Highlights
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A unique experience on a working farm with a farm-to-fork philosophy. Many amenities are ecologically sourced and much of the hotel’s waste is recycled or composted to keep balance with the stunning nature the property occupies
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As there is no restaurant onsite, guests are served in their villas. Flexible dining options allowing you to self-cater or enjoy the services of an private chef who can whip up delicacies on demand
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The estate has just four elegantly designed villas sleeping 2-14, each with its own personalized style, perfect for a honeymoon hideaway or a family escape
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Spend at least one of your days here simply relaxing, enjoying the remote beauty of the farm and ocean. It's the ultimate retreat.
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Located to the south of Christchurch, the biggest city on New Zealand’s South Island, Banks Peninsula’s exposed contours and complex coastline are breathtakingly dramatic yet largely undiscovered. Small communities full of artisans and farmers have established in some of its bays, although many remain completely undeveloped.
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