Everyone's idea of a relaxing holiday is different, we have put together a menu of optional extras designed to maintain your privacy and freedom whilst further enhancing your luxury experience. Please request your extras when booking your stay or if you would prefer to discuss your specific requirements, please do call us and we will do all we can to make your bespoke Home Escape the perfect holiday.
Enquire - email@thehomeescape.com
Shopping service
We know you lead busy lives so we offer a shopping and unpacking service. All you will need to do is either order your food to THE property you are staying at and we will unpack this for you or you can send us your list to buy, collect and unpack. Full fridge and larder will be waiting for you.
Charges do apply dependent on your requirement - just ask, anything is possible!
Beverages
On offer is a wide range of beverages from champagne to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir to Craft Beers and Ciders, Please request our full beverage list to make your selection.
Private chef
The Home Escape private chefs have an impressive wealth of experience in private catering and high-end cookery. With a talent for stylish classic food, modern and seasonally driven, you can expect exceptional dishes with exciting flavours.
From an intimate meal for two to a private dinner party, wedding or barbecue - our professional chefs will deliver a personal but un-intrusive service.
Artisan kitchen meals
Imagine how wonderful it would be to return home and find a delicious artisan meal, freshly prepared and ready to be popped in the oven.
Artisan meals are available for breakfast, lunch and supper.
Cooking Class
Refine your culinary skills at a hands-on private cookery class with our award winning chef. Specifically tailored to your interests, it includes recipes, an apron as a keepsake, a chilled beverage and tasty morsels to take for your personal enjoyment in your villa.
Farm Activities
Enjoy the countryside and the nature activities can be arranged.
Farm Tours
Local Farm and countryside visits can be arranged.
Wine and Heritage
Your knowledgeable guide will show you a tantalising taste of the Banks Peninsula, including Barry’s Bay cheese factory, wine tasting at French Peak vineyard, lunch at Bully Hayes restaurant, followed by a visit to Okains Bay Maori and Pioneer Museum where you can see the waka (war canoes) used annually on Waitangi Day and finishing with a picnic afternoon tea at Okains Bay beach. You journey home takes you along the scenic summit road and your guide will tell the stories of the volcanic and fascinating history of the region.
