Claremont Country Estate, Canterbury

Dining:
Breakfast is included in all rates. For those staying in the Claremont Garden luxury suite, Lily Garden Suite and Fountain Homestead suite a full breakfast is served in the conservatory dining room. For those staying in the Owners Retreat Villa or The Claremont Family Cottage all breakfast provisions are provided in your accommodation. Breakfast includes fruit juice, a selection of fresh fruit, a choice of cereals, eggs, fresh breads, delicious croissants, butter and a selection of home made conserves and marmalade from the fruits of their own orchards, various teas, coffee and fresh milk.

Dinner option 1: Cold supper platter in your room by prior arrangement. They can provide a light evening meal of an attractive and tasty antipasto platter with cold meats, cheeses, olives, seasonal salads and pickles served with delicious locally baked bread accompanied by a bottle of fine local wine. This is available strictly by prior arrangement.
Dinner option 2: Claremont Table three course d?hote menu. For those guests who are looking for a complete dining experience, they offer a 3-course Claremont table d?hote dinner at the multiple award-winning Nor?wester restaurant located nearby in Amberley. There is a choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts. This is accompanied by two complimentary glasses of Waipara house wine per person. Bookings are essential but these can be made same day.
Dinner option 3: Chefs in-house fine dining by prior arrangement for groups of 4 or more people. Menus can be tailored according to your preference. An excellent local chef will prepare and serve a three course dinner in the Claremont dining room or in your Villa or Cottage. Pre-booking essential, sample menus and price on application.
Dinner option 4: There are several local restaurants, cafes or pubs within 10-15 minute drive.

Special Events: Claremont is an inspirational wedding venue for smaller, more intimate weddings with facilities for receptions and private celebrations for up to forty guests. Larger groups can be accommodated, during the summer months, with a garden function within the lovely grounds.
As a corporate and meeting venue, Claremont offers a relaxed environment to rejuvenate and stimulate participants and so make a success of any small corporate retreat, meeting, team building or private event. Exclusive use assures total privacy for that special meeting or conference.

Activities at Claremont Country Estate include optional Land Rover Safari, fishing, horse riding, river swimming etc.
Nearby activities: Christchurch City centre (55 min drive), Kaikoura and whale watching (1.5 hr scenic drive), and Hanmer Springs spa and thermal pools (50 min. drive). Some of the world's renowned golf courses, trout and salmon fishing rivers and hunting are within an easy drive.

Child Policy. Children under 2-years old are regarded as infants. Those from 2-yrs to 13-yrs are children and those aged 14-years and over are treated as adults and are welcome in the Garden Suites or the Owners Retreat Villa. They regret They are unable to accept younger children in the Garden suites or Garden Villa. The Family Cottage is specifically for those with younger children.
Cots/cribs (baby beds) and high chairs are available for infants on request for a fee charged per day.
Baby Sitting services can be arranged in the evening for young children in the cottage. The rate is per hour payable direct to the baby sitter. Pre-booking is essential.

City and airport transfers: self-drive is recommended. Ample secure off-street parking is available. Transfers are available by chauffeur driven limousine, by shuttle bus or by helicopter (price upon application).

Classic Car Hire. They are able to offer full day or half day car hire. Pre-booking essential.