Thank you very much for a perfect stay in our own cottage, beautiful surroundings, great hosts, wonderful breakfast...what else do you need for a perfect holiday? We had great views to the lake and in the beautiful setting. We enjoyed our own place with everything thought of, even our own washing machine, iron etc. You thought of everything what a... More

My husband and I stayed with another couple for 3 nights at the Clayridge. The view was fantastic and the breakfast was the best we had during the two weeks we were on the south island. Peter and marion were lovely hosts, and we liked that we had the cottage all to ourselves. The rooms were clean and serviced nicely.... More

Welcomed by friendly, helpful hosts into a cottage with a tremendous view. Cottage had all one could want with two lovely bedrooms, sitting room with kitchennette and dining area plus those views. Also had great private outside area with table to eat and sit at whilst those views changed and the sunset. Breakfast provided each day was home made, very... More

Perfect place, perfect location and perfect hosts! We stayed there for 3 nights (17-20/12/2010) at the apple cottage. Loved every expect of it! This place has all the creature comfort you could asked for. They have very comfortable beds, clean bathrooms...even have their very own shampoo/conditional/body wash catered to Clayridge - loved the smell of it. Their kitchen/utensils are all... More

The most expensive place we stayed at but worth every cent. Well positioned for easy drive to Abel Tasman, wineries, Nelson, etc. Every detail thought of in the cottage, super-friendly dog and very helpful hosts. Felt like coming home each night. More

We arrived at Clayridge and were warmly welcomed by our hosts Peter and Marion who directed us to our accommodation "Apple Cottage". Once settled in we sat back with a glass of wine and were captivated by the extraordinary view: snow capped mountains to the south and glorious views over the apple orchard out to the coast. The petanque strip... More

Marion and Peter go out of their way to ensure that we had a wonderfully relaxing stay at Clayridge. We staryed in the Apple Cottage and it had everything we could have needed from a dishwasher and laundry facilities to surprising extras like freshly pressed apple juice and good quality coffee. We views over the bay are stunning and it... More

For comfort and convenience we very much recommend Clayridge. We stayed a couple of nights recently in the room in the house, and what luxury and spaciousness. Wonderful hospitality and convenient location. We certainly plan to stay there again for a longer visit. More

The rooms are wonderfully appointed with fantastic views of the surrounding beauty. Hosts are wonderful and we loved the resident Lama Henry and dog. The cottages had its own - well everything. Internet connection, washer dryer, BBQ and basically all modern and new equipment. Lovely couple hosts. Beds are wonderful and everything was perfect! More