Annandale Villas

Really stunning property and welcoming staff! We stayed in the Shepherd's Cottage, which made for a cozy, moody stay. Shepherd's Cottage is a bit more rustic than most luxury villas (but with high-end linens and an updated shower, etc) as it's original to the farm (dates back to 1860s or so). Very charming and unique and perfect, if you love that vibe, as we do. This is one of the few spots in NZ, particularly Pigeon Bay, that's extremely remote and private but with all the food and amenities of a luxury property. Our villa was about 20 min by car from check-in and from other villas; and it's important to be aware that you can't drive on the property yourself--staff will bring you in and out via the Annandale vehicles. We had a really fantastic time here--a welcome basket with loads of delicious snacks was waiting when we arrived, along with a complementary bottle of champagne (to celebrate our marriage/honeymoon). We were late putting together our trip itinerary and failed to book activities in advance, but our guide (Caroline) was extremely accommodating and was able to arrange a lovely farm tour and clay target shooting on short notice. Between the delivered meals and the welcome basket and cheese plate, we had more food options than we could handle! The weather was a bit gloomy while we were there, but we kept a constant fire going in the fireplace and it only added to the cozy atmosphere. There are no adequate words to describe the property itself--its beauty is unreal.
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