THE ARTISTS RETREAT PROVIDES GOOD, CLEAN FAMILY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN A CHARACTER FILLED BUILDING THAT RESEMBLES AN OLD CHURCH. PERCHED ON A HILL TOP JUST A FEW MINUTES NORTH OF KAIKOURA ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY, THE ARTISTS RETREAT IS IN A RURAL SETTING WITH STUNNING VIEWS OVER FARMLANDS FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY. WAKE UP TO BIRD SONGS INCLUDING TUIS AND BELLBIRDS AND THE DISTANT SOUND OF THE OCEAN.
MANY OLD BUILDINGS CHANGE USES OVER THE COURSE OF THEIR LIVES, BUT NOT MANY "NEW" OLD BUILDINGS. IN JANUARY 2000 WE STARTED BUILDING THE ARTISTS RETREAT AS A GALLERY DOWNSTAIRS AND LIVING SPACE UPSTAIRS. WE INCORPORATED AS MUCH RECYCLED MATERIALS AS WE COULD. IT HAD CHARACTER RIGHT AWAY. WE ENJOYED LIVING THERE FOR AROUND 2 1/2 YEARS UNTIL WE MOVED INTO OUR NEW HOUSE AND THEN UPSTAIRS BECAME KARENS STUDIO. FROM THERE SHE PAINTED, STARTED ART LESSONS AND EVENTUALLY BEGAN TO TAKE WEEKEND WORKSHOPS. THE LITTLE "OLD" BUILDING PERCHED ON THE HILL WAS MOVING WITH THE TIMES. IN NOVEMBER 2008 WE SHIFTED THE GALLERY& STUDIO INTO ANOTHER BUILDING ON OUR PROPERTY AND THE ARTISTS RETREAT WAS STARTING ANOTHER LIFE. HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION.
THE ARTISTS RETREAT FACILITIES ARE
- 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 1 UPSTAIRS AND 1 DOWNSTAIRS, BOTH WITH QUEEN SIZED BEDS & STUNNING ELEVATED VIEWS OF KAIKOURA.
- 1 BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS WITH 2 SINGLE BEDS.
- WE CAN ACCOMMODATE 1 OR 2 COUPLES OR MUM DAD AND A COUPLE OF CHILDREN.
- A COMPLETELY SELF CONTAINED WITH KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY.
- ALL BEDDING AND LINEN IS PROVIDED
- COFFEE, TEA ETC.AND FOR YOUR FOR YOUR 1ST NIGHT (MILK IF REQUIRED) IS PROVIDED
TARIFFS:
There is plenty to see and do in and around Kaikoura so we have a 2 night minimum stay
One couple: $145 per night.
Two couples travelling together or a family: $185 per night
We accept payment by cash, cheque in advance, direct banking or credit cards.
Credit card information may be emailed, faxed or phoned.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
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Kaikoura, with the shops needed, including 3 supermarkets, is only a few minutes drive away
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Whale watching
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Swimming with the dolphins or seals
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Scenic plane and helicopter flights
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Horse-trekking
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Skiing at Mt Lyford (approx 45min drive)
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Art trail
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Craft galleries.
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Golf, bowling, hunting, fishing, surfing
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Visit the local vineyards
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Take a day trip to the famous Marlborough Wine Region
- Great pubs, restaurants and cafes.
