Rippinvale Retreat
In realaxed and comfortable atmosphere guests enjoy 5 star boutique accommodation in Rippinvale's two stylish apartment suites. A highlight of your stay will be our fabulous breakfast feasts ! Much of the food served at Rippinvale is grown in the gardens or sourced locally.We use only the freshest seasonal New Zealand produce which is simply prepared and beautifully presented. Breakfast is served in the privacy of your suite, or alfresco during summer, at a time to suit you. Our condiments and preserves are made with love and care, the old fashioned way, from sun ripened fruit and vegetables grown in the gardens at Rippinvale. With prior notice we can prepare a delicious picnic hamper for you, or during summer, experience a romantic Victorian afternoon tea.
Our wines are from New Zealand's famous Marlborough and Waipara regions and are served in the evening with canapes.
The park like gardens at Rippinvale Retreat feature an outdoor alpine jacuzzi, traditional grass tennis court, petanque pit, expansive lawns and mature trees which create shady corners where you can tuck yourself away with a book.
For guests wanting to experience a slice of real New Zealand wilderness, we are able to organise fishing, hunting, 4wd drive,walking treks and camera safaris which are are very popular. An in house massage therapist is also available to ease tired muscles, you can expect a unique treatment experience designed especially for you.
In 2008 Rippinvale Retreat received New Zealand Tourism's prestigious Qualmark enviro gold award for exceptional performance in responsible tourism operations. Sustainable environmental practice is a corner stone philosophy at Rippinvale from the food we serve, the eco systems we create within the garden, to the products we source for our business. In this way we can help support our environment
Rippinvale is a short 10-15 minute walk to the Thermal Pools, village and restaurants and a 2 minute drive. To experience everything Gorgeous Hanmer Springs has to offer we suggest a stay of at least 2 days.
The Ribbonwood luxury Suite
The Ribbonwood Suite is cosy,stylish and private , apartment suite, with all of today's modern comforts. The suite consists of a separate Queen bedroom, large ensuite, sitting/dining room and small kitchen area with fridge. French doors open onto your own private courtyard garden. Includes: LCD TV/ DVD/CD player, hairdryer/heated towel rails/electric blankets/fine cotton linen/fluffy towels/ironing facilities/bath robes and tea and coffee,cookies, flowers Port and chocolates.
The ensuite bathroom with a power shower and a lovely "spa mini bar" featuring the luxurious Linden Leaves rage of toiletries.
A high quality bed settee can be made up as an extra bed in the sitting room to increase the number of guests to 3.
The Flax luxury Suite
The Flax Suite is a stylish,cosy, apartment suite, with all of today's modern comforts. The suite consists of a separate Queen bedroom, large ensuite, sitting/dining room and small kitchen area with fridge. French doors open onto your own private courtyard garden. Includes: LCD TV/DVD/ CD hairdryer/heated towel rails/electric blankets/fine cotton linen/fluffy towels/ironing facilities/bath robes /tea and coffee,cookies,flowers ,port and chocolates/hand made toiletries.
The ensuite bathroom with power shower features a "spa mini bar" with luxurious Linden Leaves toiletries.
A high-quality fold-out couch can accommodate an extra person in your suite if desired..
Your Hosts John & Helen ....Being able to share the wonderful alpine enviroment of John's home town, Hanmer Springs, and this unique region is the perfect lifestyle for John and Helen . Both are from professional backgrounds (John, flying and Helen in Dentistry). John is a lifetime Hunter and general "out-doors man" and Helen's passion is alpine and botanical painting.. oh..and good food !
Phone 64 3 315-7139 Fax 64 3 315-7139 Click to email Website Click to visit Address 68 Rippinvale Rd, Hanmer Springs,North Canterbury
