Tussock Hill Vineyard Retreats offers two self-contained retreats above a working organic vineyard on Huntsbury Avenue in Cashmere, about fifteen minutes from Christchurch city centre. The Korimako retreat is the more accessible of the two, a black wood unit with a private balcony and a single bath for two. The Kererū retreat is a Corten steel unit with a private balcony and two side-by-side baths. Each balcony overlooks the Pinot Noir vines and the Port Hills, and the outdoor bath is set up for stargazing and watching the sunset. Inside are a plush mattress, linen and cotton bedding, wool carpet, Bluetooth speakers, air conditioning, remote-control blinds and eco-friendly toiletries.
The retreats are pitched at romantic getaways, anniversaries and honeymoons. Bookings are made through booking.com. The Tussock Hill Vineyard and Cellar Door Restaurant on the same site serves lunch from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. The property is Qualmark certified and a ChristchurchNZ Destination Partner. Because the balconies look over the organic vineyard block, the wine and the view come from the same place. Our pick in Cashmere for a romantic weekend close to the city.