https://kumikosnz.com/info-1 daily 1.0 2020-05-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb4f480be49d6dafd02551/1589425263508/Electric+bikes.jpg Home - Ride the vineyard trails EXPLORE THE TRAILS IN COMFORT We have a fleet of electric bikes available for our guests to really get to know the local area. Weave your way through the vineyard trails and stop at the many award winning wineries to enjoy the true cellar door experience. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5eba3df9b0a443408c96542a/1589264127438/Fire+book+blanket.jpg Home - Cosy options A huge log burner offers a tantalising prospect for stormy winter days and nights spent indoors with good friends and a dram of something special. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5eba3d7ab9b26c76303691f4/1589503322131/Sitting+room+looking+to+hills.jpg Home - The Living Room Our living room looks directly to the hills of the Three Sisters and features an expansive view of the ever-changing Canterbury skies. Equally, in the summer, the room opens onto a northern terrace that is perfectly set up for an afternoon Pimms. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb51c50854372f13f353eb/1589334563460/Putt+shot.jpg Home - Golf DRIVE PITCH PUTT We have a unique three hole golf course, complete with water feature, that presents experienced and first time golfers the chance to pop on their plus fours and swing those clubs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb5842e738976451bcec51/1589426581119/Hills+sunset.jpg Home - Hike and things “WALKING SOLVES EVERYTHING” (ST. AUGUSTINE) Kumiko’s has a multitude of walking trails just waiting to be discovered. In any season and in any weather, walking through the Waipara hills is one of life’s tonics. We’re a great jumping off point to some spectacular locations for surfing and skiing too. Less than one hour’s drive in any direction will have you in the mountains, or in the surf. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5eba39a60e96b4498c9e4e15/1589503299352/Autumn+leaf.jpg Home - The Guest House When you book to stay with us at Kumiko’s, you are booking the full use of the house and gardens. The house caters comfortably to families, small groups, special occasions, and because of its generous design, is flexible to many configurations. We’re also happy to accommodate pets by negotiation. Contact us so we can accommodate your needs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5eba3cd7864fc17f25c06680/1589263664434/Dining+space.jpg Home - The Dining Room The dining room is designed in Japanese style to be slightly sunken, encouraging convivial conversation and a lingering stay. 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Savour too the pared-back palette featuring local lime stone and basalt in harmony with wood; the small vistas of water; and the carefully curated plantings. Just beyond the northern terrace an outside fireplace and barbecue provides an idyllic spot to enjoy the sunset. The north eastern garden offers an outdoor shower while the cedar hot tub presents the best seat in the house, both summer and winter. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5eba4330ed52bb11d9ebc95b/1589426085183/Master+bedroom+to+east+window.jpg Home - Sleep well Our generous bedrooms all feature Seneca linens, and feather toppers and duvets. The bathrooms are spacious natural stone spaces with rain-head showers, underfloor heating, and kimonos for wafting around and lounging in. We proudly use the Real World range of sustainably sourced and created products. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5eba3a9c3ce7f73491720f3b/1589503309130/Kitchen.jpg Home - The Kitchen Located in one of the most well provisioned parts of New Zealand, our chef’s kitchen has been renovated to include all the comforts of contemporary home cooking and boasts an abundant larder of local produce. Make the most of the professional oven with induction cook top, fridge with ice maker, and a dish drawer for low stress clean ups. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ec3187abb552550d1508b36/1589844192292/hdr_1556443299393.jpg Home - North Canterbury highlights We’re an easy drive to the hot pools in nearby spa town Hanmer, which has a wealth of cafes and boutique shopping available as well. There is incredible fishing just up the road at Motunau if you feel like catching your own dinner. You can enjoy some wonderful whale watching in Kaikoura, or surf the world renowned Mangamaunu break also in the Kaikoura area. For those who crave peace and quiet, go off grid and head to Gore Bay where you can luxuriate in everything beach without fear of interruption. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb66a3c9b14e646e481708/1589425364414/wild+flowers+and+grass.jpg Home - From the mountains to the sea We are blessed to be located in the most amazing region of New Zealand. Not only are we deep in the heart of wine country, within easy access to multiple outstanding wineries and vineyards, but we are also in that magic sweet spot between the mountains and the sea. Did we mention the people? Like New Zealand in general, our region is renowned for friendly service from passionate locals living their best lives. They’d love to see you soon. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb773a0ab52a37fcc98491/1589344151762/Golf+green.jpg Home “There’s not much I can say other than it’s superb in all regards.” “The level of detail adds up to a very special stay, well done.” “The beds were amazing as well, best sleep I have had in months.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebe122fc1fd5f5f31acba73/1589514851950/Candle+pottery+arrangement.jpg Home “Our dinner … was super delicious and so well organised for us to sort ourselves…[ ..] totally A++++ Everyone wants to come back and do it all again.” “I can’t think of anything that we could’ve wanted that wasn’t there! (Oh btw we did use the BBQ for the steak….yes in the rain…but we wanted the BBQ flavour ).” “Loved working with you … thank you again!” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb70f6e738976451c0991a/1589343385901/Billiard+close+up.jpg Home “Usually going to bed is a non-event, but the beds were so comfortable that it's worth noting! With many moments to savor, Kumiko's Guest House was a very memorable part of our trip to New Zealand.” “We had a fabulous weekend. We had a great time truffle hunting… . Everyone just loved Kumiko’s House…thank you so much for providing an amazing and beautiful environment! I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebdf2a48687d749bab79eb9/1589506819433/Front+entrance.jpg Home “After enjoying an amazing lunch at Black Estate Winery, we walked down to the guest house and mounted the e-bikes for an invigorating ride around the vineyards. Returning to our nest, it was easy to relax, drink some wine and enjoy the changing afternoon light on the dynamic landscape displayed before us.” “We cooked a lovely dinner in the fabulous kitchen and savored it in the exquisite sunken dining area, after which we had a game of pool and took a tub under the stars.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb73fbe738976451c1023e/1589343293005/Shower+head.jpg Home - Specific needs We’re super keen to talk to you about your specific needs so we can make your stay at Kumiko’s utterly perfect. If you have a pet you’d like to bring along for the visit, we’re happy to discuss that too. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb700aacde9744cb89e27f/1589342270289/Courtyard+stools.jpg Home - Thank you “What an incredible place. As we sat out on the lawn and looked at the sprawling golden hills I felt as though I could have been in Tuscany.” “It truly made me realise how good we have it here in NZ, and that we probably put too much value on these far away places as it's taken us time and money to get there - when we have it all in our back yard.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebdeb285c7d92109ff5135f/1589504857987/Tesla.JPG Home - Arriving from the airport? Get in touch with us about transport or transfer options. We have some pretty nifty rides. Let’s get you to Kumiko’s in style. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb6e4921c9eb27b69a247b/1589504886864/Bamboo+and+candle.jpg Home “Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality.” “Thanks for the blue cod and whitebait!" '“It really is an extraordinary place you have, made all the more special by your improvements and touches, gloriously situated in a glorious country!” “My husband and I, from California, just spent a lovely weekend at Kumiko's, and we can report that there is nothing that compares in our Napa Sonoma wine region! The home and garden are beautifully and sensitively designed, warm yet spacious, and brilliantly appointed.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb733aacde9744cb8a53e8/1589343102322/Book+and+glasses+close+up.jpg Home - Cancellation Policy Guests can cancel free of charge until 5 days before arrival. Guests will be charged the cost of the first night if they cancel in the 5 days before arrival. If a guest doesn’t arrive they will be charged the total price. Guests will be charged a prepayment of the first night in the 5 days before arrival. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebdfe1f9ae66f029ecacfae/1589509738052/Exterior+looking+west.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ec31a99bcffe02eac76eaa2/1589844698661/Water+feature.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebde2b042f2b613cb98650a/1589502650704/fullsizeoutput_2490.jpeg Home - Your luxury stay awaits Experience the timeless beauty of Japanese design in harmony with the pristine New Zealand landscape at Kumiko’s Guesthouse – your perfect haven amongst the vineyards of Waipara. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebe10546480bc48302b7ef3/1589514361737/image.jpeg Home Guests at Kumiko’s have the opportunity to dine with our neighbours at Black Estate winery. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebdebd82c54273a02ed92eb/1589505057065/Looking+out+with+Sue+and+Paul.jpg Home - Make yourself at home We provide an abundant larder of luxury local produce for you to create meals at Kumiko’s to your liking. Our larder changes from season to season but will always include some of the local offerings listed below. Check out the wine region and vineyard offerings here at North Canterbury Wines. And don’t miss the local farmer’s market every Saturday in nearby Amberley. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebe10a649d4cd56dea17504/1589514536525/Fire+socks+wine.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebb4c3e4b59573668ba525a/1589333118703/Teapot+cup+book+close+up.jpg Home - Creative workshops MAKE DO WRITE CREATE Kumiko’s is the perfect location for your next creative event. Let us help you curate the perfect maker-space for you and your guests. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbd469ea09a7e0b6a1bff4b/t/5ebe11a09ed68b7cf0a5409b/1589514685689/IMG_2308.JPG Home - Weddings SAY I DO IN STYLE Tie the knot at Kumiko’s. Our breath-taking location will make your special day one to remember for you and your guests. 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