01-21-2008, 09:36 AM
Claremont Country Estate & Nature Reserve a member of the Navigate Oceania luxury collection has claimed the Grand Award title in the highly coveted Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report for 2008 (USA).
The only New Zealand award winner named in 2008, Claremont joins a prestigious Navigate Oceania past winner line up which includes Small Luxury Hotel members; Wharekauhau Country Estate and Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Estate.
Navigate Oceania is a luxury collection of 27 inspired destinations and unique experiences from New Zealand and Fiji’s best boutique hotels, luxury lodges and resorts, an exclusive private island, oceanfront villas, spa destinations, a small luxury expedition-style cruise ship, and a private motor yacht. Karine Thomas, director of Navigate Oceania said, “Navigate Oceania only partners with those who can offer a truly authentic experience, true to their region or their unique character. Many of the Navigate collection are multiple award winners, but Claremont has excelled; to be voted exclusively in New Zealand a Grand Award title is truly prestigious, a sign of an emerging jewel on the worlds’ luxury boutique hotel stage â€.
The Andrew Harper Hideaway Grand Award list is compiled just once per year and singles out properties who have demonstrated a strong individual personality coupled with devotion to personal service. Being small in size is a must as is its spirit of sincere hospitality. The accolade is prestigious; the Andrew Harper Grand title separates those properties that are merely good from those who are truly enchanting. The Hideaway Report is a privately published newsletter dedicated to the sophisticated traveler, 85% of the recipients of the newsletter hold the title of CEO/President/Owner/Partner.
Claremont provides luxury lodge accommodation with an unequalled geological experience and is an excellent hub from which to explore Christchurch and Canterbury. The 1866 heritage homestead is just 45 minutes from Christchurch airport, and close to over 80 Waipara wineries. Situated on a 2,400 acre working deer and sheep high country station (ranch), the historic property lies on the edge of the Waipara River amongst manicured, mature gardens, with a backdrop of the Southern Alps. There is whale watching at the nearby coastal town of Kaikoura and options for trout and salmon fishing are innumerable.
Andrew Harper has also given special recognition to the nearby Pegasus Bay as being ‘the Most Hospitable Vineyard in the World’, which lies in the heart of the Waipara wine region and is just 10 minutes from Claremont. The winery specialises in Pinot Noir and what Mr Harper describes ‘an exceptional Sauvignon Blanc’.
The only New Zealand award winner named in 2008, Claremont joins a prestigious Navigate Oceania past winner line up which includes Small Luxury Hotel members; Wharekauhau Country Estate and Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Estate.
Navigate Oceania is a luxury collection of 27 inspired destinations and unique experiences from New Zealand and Fiji’s best boutique hotels, luxury lodges and resorts, an exclusive private island, oceanfront villas, spa destinations, a small luxury expedition-style cruise ship, and a private motor yacht. Karine Thomas, director of Navigate Oceania said, “Navigate Oceania only partners with those who can offer a truly authentic experience, true to their region or their unique character. Many of the Navigate collection are multiple award winners, but Claremont has excelled; to be voted exclusively in New Zealand a Grand Award title is truly prestigious, a sign of an emerging jewel on the worlds’ luxury boutique hotel stage â€.
The Andrew Harper Hideaway Grand Award list is compiled just once per year and singles out properties who have demonstrated a strong individual personality coupled with devotion to personal service. Being small in size is a must as is its spirit of sincere hospitality. The accolade is prestigious; the Andrew Harper Grand title separates those properties that are merely good from those who are truly enchanting. The Hideaway Report is a privately published newsletter dedicated to the sophisticated traveler, 85% of the recipients of the newsletter hold the title of CEO/President/Owner/Partner.
Claremont provides luxury lodge accommodation with an unequalled geological experience and is an excellent hub from which to explore Christchurch and Canterbury. The 1866 heritage homestead is just 45 minutes from Christchurch airport, and close to over 80 Waipara wineries. Situated on a 2,400 acre working deer and sheep high country station (ranch), the historic property lies on the edge of the Waipara River amongst manicured, mature gardens, with a backdrop of the Southern Alps. There is whale watching at the nearby coastal town of Kaikoura and options for trout and salmon fishing are innumerable.
Andrew Harper has also given special recognition to the nearby Pegasus Bay as being ‘the Most Hospitable Vineyard in the World’, which lies in the heart of the Waipara wine region and is just 10 minutes from Claremont. The winery specialises in Pinot Noir and what Mr Harper describes ‘an exceptional Sauvignon Blanc’.