Waipara River Estate

Stayed here last Thursday and Friday (despite the allotted name it is signposted as Annie’s Loft). Good accommodation but it seems only the rooms are receiving regular maintenance and care. There were cobwebs on outdoor seating, the hedges by some paths have not been clipped in a while, the pool cover was on and would need to be wound back by customers to use the pool (In the middle of summer?), there was no waste bin by the pool bbq area and the bikes proffered for our use were in need of maintenance (I had to walk one of them four km home when the derailer gave out). These are all minor points individually but the cumulative impression is of previously great property which has temporarily slid into ordinariness for want of proper professional attention beyond the internal state of the rooms. On a different note wine tourists should appreciate this great wine region does not have local cabs or e-bike hire - that’s best arranged via Christchurch businesses presently.

Two couples, two rooms, two nights and one great experience. A beautiful place to stay while visiting the local wineries. Well appointed rooms, well stocked fridge and amenities. Just a nice place to be with a lovely outdoor area for wining and dining after a day out. We shall be back.