Our cottages are available year round and include one with shower and toilet facilities for people with disabilities.
RATES
Single night stay
$300.00 per couple
$350.00 four guests
Two nights plus
$250.00 per couple per night
$300.00 four guests per night
Five nights plus
$200.00 per couple per night
$250.00 four guests per night
Rates include continental breakfast delivered to the cottages the day prior:
Homemade almond, cranberry and honey granola
Greek honey yoghurt
Seasonal fruit compote
Wholegrain toast bread
Butter, homemade marmalade & jam
Orange juice
Tea &coffee
Fresh farm laid eggs if the chickens allow
FACILITIES
FLAX has one queen size bed, two king singles and wheelchair friendly facilities.
TUSSOCK has one king size bed and one queen size bed.
Both cottages include:
All linen
TV/DVD
Full cooking facilities
Shared guest laundry
Bath & shower
Hairdryer
Tea & coffee making facilities
BBQ
MEALS
Host Tina Duncan’s first love has always been feeding people around her table. After a long career in food including owning Christchurch’s prestigious White Tie Catering, running a cooking school, guest teaching and food writing, Tina is cooking for her own guests at the Hurunui River Retreat. All of the below are available on prior arrangement but if you have another idea like a picnic hamper or a BBQ night, please just talk to Tina.
GOURMET DINNER AT THE HOUSE
Join Tina & Grant at the house for a stunning meal made from the land. Local, seasonal, fresh and delicious.
$75.00 per person
Example menu
Hurunui beetroot tarte tatin, goat’s cheese, pickled local quince, vincotto
Crispy duck confit, maple carrot puree, jus, duck fat potatoes, winter greens
Warm lemon curd pudding, lemon and ginger ice cream, hazelnut crisp, lightly whipped cream
RIVER RETREAT FAMILY TABLE
Join Tina & Grant for whatever’s being cooked up in Tina’s kitchen! This is casual, no fuss, social and family fare.
$40.00 per person
ANTIPASTO PLATTER IN MY COTTAGE
Book a delicious antipasto platter to be awaiting your arrival in the cottages for a relaxed grazing meal. Cured meats, cheeses, pickles, homemade breads and more.
$55.00 platter for two guests
$85.00 platter for four guests
RATES
Single night stay
$300.00 per couple
$350.00 four guests
Two nights plus
$250.00 per couple per night
$300.00 four guests per night
Five nights plus
$200.00 per couple per night
$250.00 four guests per night
Rates include continental breakfast delivered to the cottages the day prior:
Homemade almond, cranberry and honey granola
Greek honey yoghurt
Seasonal fruit compote
Wholegrain toast bread
Butter, homemade marmalade & jam
Orange juice
Tea &coffee
Fresh farm laid eggs if the chickens allow
FACILITIES
FLAX has one queen size bed, two king singles and wheelchair friendly facilities.
TUSSOCK has one king size bed and one queen size bed.
Both cottages include:
All linen
TV/DVD
Full cooking facilities
Shared guest laundry
Bath & shower
Hairdryer
Tea & coffee making facilities
BBQ
MEALS
Host Tina Duncan’s first love has always been feeding people around her table. After a long career in food including owning Christchurch’s prestigious White Tie Catering, running a cooking school, guest teaching and food writing, Tina is cooking for her own guests at the Hurunui River Retreat. All of the below are available on prior arrangement but if you have another idea like a picnic hamper or a BBQ night, please just talk to Tina.
GOURMET DINNER AT THE HOUSE
Join Tina & Grant at the house for a stunning meal made from the land. Local, seasonal, fresh and delicious.
$75.00 per person
Example menu
Hurunui beetroot tarte tatin, goat’s cheese, pickled local quince, vincotto
Crispy duck confit, maple carrot puree, jus, duck fat potatoes, winter greens
Warm lemon curd pudding, lemon and ginger ice cream, hazelnut crisp, lightly whipped cream
RIVER RETREAT FAMILY TABLE
Join Tina & Grant for whatever’s being cooked up in Tina’s kitchen! This is casual, no fuss, social and family fare.
$40.00 per person
ANTIPASTO PLATTER IN MY COTTAGE
Book a delicious antipasto platter to be awaiting your arrival in the cottages for a relaxed grazing meal. Cured meats, cheeses, pickles, homemade breads and more.
$55.00 platter for two guests
$85.00 platter for four guests
