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Craigmore Farmhouse Accommodation is within the Managers Residence. We have a sunny spacious home which is smoke free. |
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A pet cat lives outside. |
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Alternative health, gardening, cooking and tourism are some of Raewyn's interests. |
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Kerry has enjoyed the challenge of working in intensive agriculture and stock properties in a managerial role. He has been a recipient of New Zealand Grasslands Award. Kerry's interests are sheep dog trialing. A past tennis player, he follows all sports. Kerry is an Executive Member of a Farmer Veterinary Clinic. |
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Raewyn and Kerry have three adult family living in the Canterbury area. |
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Craigmore property is owned by Sir Peter and Lady Elworthy and family. There is a strong sense of pride and respect for the land which has been farmed for four generations by the Elworthy family. |
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Sheep, deer and cattle graze the 4,200 acres of limestone hills. There are limestone cliffs, native bush and sinkholes which mark some of the hilltop paddocks. A river runs along one boundary where swimming and picnics are popular. |
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We are 25 minutes south west of Timaru and 2 1/2 hours from Christchurch and Dunedin. Mount Cook is approximately 3 1/2 hours away. |
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We wish to share the beauty of this property and our home with you. |
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We look forward to greeting you. |
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Raewyn and Kerry Swann. |
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[ Directions to Craigmore ] - [ Accommodation Bookings ] - [ To view Rock Drawings ] |
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[ Wild Peter Products
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Phone/Fax: (03) 612-9822
Cellphone: 025 337-718
Cellphone: 027 221-9404
Email: farmstaytimaru@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.craigmore.com
CRAIGMORE FARMHOUSE - FARMSTAY |
BED AND BREAKFAST
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N.Z.A.F.H.H. Member |
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One single bed in room with private shower/toilet: $70.00 per night including continental breakfast |
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One queen size bed in room with private bath/shower and separate toilet: $110.00 per night including continental breakfast. |
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One king size bed in room with private shower/toilet: $120.00 per night including continental breakfast. |
Breakfast served in dining room or on the terrace.
Complimentary tea and coffee facilities (bathrobes and hair drier) in each bedroom. All bedrooms have an outside exit to garden seating.
Please note: 4 hours prior notice for dinner appreciated. Cost-$30.00 per person
Sorry... facilities not suitable for children.
Discount prices from 1st of April until 31st of July.
Enjoy Tramping: for the physically fit to view ancient rock drawings and cabbage trees amongst wonderful limestone cliffs and outcrops.
Golf: clubs to hire - $20.00 per
day or contact Timaru Golf Addicts ph: 684-9845.
The Maungati Golf Club provides a nine hole golf course only 10 minutes from
the Craigmore accommodation.
Mahano eco fur products: luxurious, warm, soft, New Zealand brushtail possum fur garments - catalogue can be viewed.
Peony flower commercial nursery area:
Craigmore commercial peony flowers will be blooming in November until mid-December.
Brief farm tour: $15.00 transport and guiding fee per car.
View Ancient Rock Drawings: $15.00 transport and guiding fee per car.
Sheepdog skills:
Feed pet animals:
Campervan sites available: in front of Farmhouse Accommodation, power to one site.
SUMMER: Nearby lakes within daytrips provide waterskiing and swimming - Barbeques at farmhouse - Timaru's Caroline Bay Carnival at Christmas time. Tramping to Rock Drawings.
AUTUMN: Changing bright colours of leaves on mature trees - Golfing - Other local attractions. Tramping.
WINTER: Daytrips to skifields and Ice Skating - Warm fires and relaxation at the farmhouse.