Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. Castle Claremont was the absolute highlight of our trip. Despite its address on Mt Horrible Rd, it was anything but. My husband does not care to “share space” with other travelers but Rob could not have been more gracious or generous. Not only did he welcome us with a roaring fire but also a delicious cooperatively-prepared dinner with his other guests and a delightful continental breakfast. Oh, and did I mention he had 5 puppies as well <3 ? The house is full of the most beautiful furniture I’ve ever seen. The billiards table was most impressive; I’ve never seen its equal. Our room was spacious with an en-suite bathroom that included both a walk-in shower and a jacuzzi tub. My only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer. I really thought this trip to NZ would be a one-and-done but I’m not sure I wouldn’t make the 19 hour trip again if I could spend a week here.