BOUTIQUE ALPINE ACCOMMODATION  ~  HANMER SPRINGS  ~  NEW ZEALAND

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The Retreat Rippinvale Retreat's grounds 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. Guests enjoy 5 star boutique accommodation in Rippinvale's two stylish apartment suites and 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, our wines are from New Zealand's famous Marlborough and Waipara regions. In 2008 Rippinvale Retreat received New Zealand Tourism's prestigious Qualmark Gold Enviro 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.   Activities at Rippinvale Lawn tennis, petanque, croquet Victorian afternoon teas (Summer) Relaxing picnics Soaking in the jacuzzi Therapeutic massage Watching DVDs with hot popcorn Rippinvale day treks Hunting, fishing and camera safaris

"You have a very charming and elegant place here. Everything is so relaxed and gorgeous - from Lily and Zac to the fruit trees and the vege garden - beautiful grounds and views. The breakfast was so amazing. We had a lovely relaxing time, loved the hospitality and the bed felt like something out of a fairytale."

John and Helen Beattie 68 Rippingale Road, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand P 0800 373 098  F +64 3 315 7139  helen@hanmersprings.net.nz

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