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Canterbury Cottage Accommodation, New Zealand

Dry Paddocks Country Retreat Introduction

Dry Paddocks Country Retreat is our Canterbury cottage accommodation set within the captivating beauty of the Waipara Valley.

Designed to provide privacy and relaxation, our self-contained country cottage retreat in Canterbury has two spacious bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom.

Canterbury Cottage Accommodation

Our country cottage retreat in Canterbury has two bedrooms to choose from. You can choose between a queen-size bed and bathroom with a luxurious French bathtub, or a super-king-size bed and bathroom with a large walk through shower.

The open plan living area in our Canterbury cottage accommodation contains a fully equipped kitchen, and dining area which opens on to sunny decks and private outdoor courtyards.

First morning breakfast provisions are included in the tariff, these include:

• Smoked bacon
• Free range eggs
• House muesli
• Organic yoghurt
• Fresh seasonal fruit
• Fruit juices
• Further catering options are available by arrangement

A swimming pool is also available for your enjoyment and it is heated over summer. Swimming towels, hats and sunscreen are provided.

We also have mountain bikes available to explore the local countryside.

Canterbury Cottage Accommodation Attractions

Although many guests like to stay put and put their feet up whilst enjoying their complimentary bottle of local wine, Dry Paddocks is the perfect place to venture forth and discover more of the area.

Here are some of our favourites:

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa – Treat your body in the hot thermal pools or spa

Whale Watch Kaikoura – Self-drive, take a shuttle, board the Tranz-coastal train or perhaps travel by helicopter

Wine Trail – Devise your own Canterbury wine trail, or be guided by local experts

For further information about our country cottage retreat in Canterbury, please contact us or visit our Canterbury cottage accommodation Web site.

About Canterbury

From the beaches of the East Coast to the peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury landscape is impossible to ignore. Big scenery is the order of the day—huge panoramas of ocean or mountains, great sweeps of pastureland and massive amounts of sky.

Two hours north of Christchurch is Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea. Fur seals lounge on rocks just metres from the shore, dusky and Hector's dolphins frolic in the sea within sight of town, while only a few kilometres out, giant sperm whales haunt the depths.

Not far from Kaikoura is the alpine and thermal village of Hanmer Springs. Since 1859 Hanmer Springs has attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters.

There is a large variety of outdoor activities on offer in Hanmer Springs, including skiing, mountain biking, forest walks, river rafting and bungy jumping. While just north of Christchurch, you can take time out to discover the wine makers of the beautiful Waipara Valley.

For further information about our country cottage retreat in Canterbury, please contact us or visit our Canterbury cottage accommodation Web site.

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