Expensive but lives up to the expectations. Warm but unpretentious service, personalized to your needs in a spectacular location. Great wine list and lots to do in the area. Would return. While hot breakfasts are available, they could consider offering a bit more than cereals and breads as part of the buffet breakfast. The place It is still pretty wonderful...
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Dear AradTraveler,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of the lodge, and thank you for the kind words as well. We are very pleased indeed that you enjoyed your stay with us. I have discussed your comments about the breakfast buffet with the Executive Chef, and he is considering now what else may be done.
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Wow....is all you can say at every turn in Wharekauhau. Nico and Kristy are the best hosts and made us feel so welcome. It was truly like we were in their own home. Nothing was too much trouble which made us really feel like we were on vacation.
The drive to Wharekauhau is LONG so be ready for it. But...
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Dear Chef Uzma,
Thank you for the kind words and such a glowing review about Wharekauhau. I am pleased you enjoyed your meal, the view, and the activities- and we will certainly await your return with your entire family!
Until then, warm regards,
Kristy de Lange
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I think I'll remember wharekauhau forever. Everything was jaw droppingly amazing. Kristie and Nico make you feel like part of the family. The views are stunning. The food was better than any I've had before, with great local wine to match. The stars were so close you could almost touch them. A working farm, you have to take a tour....
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Dear C Davis,
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and more specifically the food & wine, the farm tour, and the views. I personally cannot take credit for the stars and views, but am so pleased that they had an impact on you.
May the memories of your stay continue...
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We re-visited the wonderful Wharekauhau Country Estate this week, and were not disappointed. It's been about three years since our last stay, and in that time new rooms have been built, and many changes made in the big 'house', including a great recreation room.
Only two minor criticisms / suggestions: I really miss having a full length mirror in the...
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Dear Travellerholic,
Thank you for your review and recent stay at Wharekauhau Country Estate. I appreciate your comment in regards to the mirror on the dressing door, as I too have the same fears! The mirrors for the doors should be in place shortly in all three new rooms. As for the milk in the fridge, my apologies for the...
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I spent three days here with my husband and daughter following her graduation. From my initial contact with the resort until the moment we departed the service was exemplary. One look at the website will show you how superb the location is; but the fantastic location is matched by warm professional service where your every need is anticipated. I would...
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Dear PatienceSydney,
Thank you for your kind words in regards to your recent stay with us. We are pleased that the special occasion of your daughter's graduation was reason to come, and hopefully the great memories will be reason to return. We will have the quads gassed and ready, and Dutch is always up for a walk!
Thank you again,...
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Kristy and Nico deLange, and the entire staff, do everything possible to make your stay as comfortable as can be. It's like their house is your house. Completely five star luxury, but unpretentious and comfortable. I highly recommend this property.
Dear Diva Jood,
Thank you for your comments placed on TripAdvisor. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. It also is nice of you to comment on the friendliness of our staff and the nature of which we do things. Most of us live on site and hence it becomes a true little family, and we...
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We spent three days around Christmas 2009 (period was unfortunately not available in the "Date of stay"-menu at tripadvisor.com) at Whare Kauhau and were absolutely blown away by the entire experience. The Lodge's setting in Pallisser bay is perfect, with on one side a view over the beautiful ocean with its ever changing colours and on the other side luscious...
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Dear AutoBert,
Thank you so much for the lovely review that you posted. Words like these mean alot to us and we are proud that the specialness of Wharekauhau shone through.
We do hope we have the chance to have you back at Wharekauhau again, particularly with the wee face lift on the interiors and the addition of the library...
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If you are willing to pay for it - this is a fantastic place. Far away from everything, a great place to relax. The staff is very friendly - a gorgeous lodge.
Dear msa23_20, WE are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.
With Kind REgards,
Kristy
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Being avid travelers and having visited some of the top lodges, both fishing and luxury, in New Zealand multiple times, we found Wharekauhau Lodge to be the perfect representation of the Kiwi rural lifestyle, served up with attention and magnificence. We enjoy Wharekauhau so much that we have been insisting that friends join us for our stay on the property....
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Dear Kahuna 5,
Thank you for the lovely posting about your stay on Trip Advisor. The view is truly spectacular now with the Kaikoras of the South Island covered in snow, and the pastures are soon to have more fluffy white inhabitants as we enter lambing season.
I am excited to share your comments with our team as it seems...
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I was shocked to read about the misguided American that had a bad experience. This place is truly stunning. The staff are friendly and personable not stuck up or tacky, just real people in a fabulous place. The service is exemplary! I'll be back!
Dear Yank21,
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Wharekauhau and the friendliness of our staff. It is always a pleasure to pass on messages like yours to our team. We will most certainly look forward to seeing you again!
Sincerely Yours,
Kristy de Lange
Wharekauhau Country Estate
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