Fallow Ridge Retreat

The Food

Luxurious accommodation and endless natural views are not all that is on offer at Fallow Ridge, a gourmet continental breakfast bursting with local produce awaits you in our stylish kitchen. Slide open the kitchen window and gaze down the valley whilst sitting at our and spacious breakfast bar indulging in freshly ground coffee, locally baked bread and sweet pastries. And for a truly relaxed stay why not order one of our grazing platter options for lunch or dinner.

Included in your stay

Our kitchen has all you will need to prepare a culinary feast, plus there is a Weber BBQ on the deck for the classic kiwi sizzle up! To make your stay as relaxed and as comfortable as possible we suggest packing your favourite food and drinks, however you can make the most of our small minibar or platter options below.

We Provide:

  • Breakfast – fresh baked bread and pastries, granola, yogurt, rhubarb compote, honey & jams plus a fresh seasonal fruit platter. 
  • Freshly ground coffee from Strictly Coffee, a selection of herbal teas from Harney's Tea, deluxe hot chocolates from West Coast Cocoa Merchants, plus milk and orange juice.
  • Stays of 3 nights or more also recieve bacon, fresh farm eggs, and bagels.
  • Basic pantry supplies: olive oil, salt & pepper, spices, balsamic vinegar & sauces.

Optional Extras

The Fallow Ridge Grazer$80
Enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner with this two-person antipasto platter, filled with the finest local fare from our region including cheeses, pickles and chutney, honeycomb, cured meats, fruit, crackers and more.

The Fallow Ridge Celebrator$110
The perfect combination of goodies to help celebrate a special occasion. A chilled bottle of bubbles, chocolates, a mini chocolate cake plus a medium size antipasto platter are yours to enjoy.

These can be ordered when booking, or via email up to 48hours before your stay. Please let us know if you have any food allergies.

Eat Local

If you do want to venture out, we can recommend the following:

Outpost Café
On the main street in Waikouaiti – Coffee, breakfast and lunch options.
Fish Inn
On the main street in Waikouaiti – Fish n Chips and Chinese Meals.
Beanos Bakery
 On the main street in Waikouaiti – Coffee, Bread, Buns and Slices.
Moeraki Tavern
A 45min Drive to Haven St, Moeraki – Sea Views, Kiwi pub-style food.
Golden Fleece Tavern
On the main road in Waikouaiti – Beverages and Takeaways.
Blueskin Nurseries & Café
35min south on SH1 – Café meals, coffee and cakes.
Harvey Street Merchant
35min south on SH1 at Waitati – Local meat, milk, vegetables, cheese and other regional artisan products.
Arc Brewery
30min south on SH1 at Blueskin Bay – Open Fri-Sun providing craft beer, cider and food trucks.
Waikouaiti Food Centre
On main street in Waikouaiti – A variety of grocery items and drinks.