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Wallingford Homestead
Wallingford, New Zealand · Independent · Core Luxury
Chris and Jeanette Stockdale's homestead at 2914 Porangahau Road keeps nine rooms over gardens and a truffle grove of 1,800 oaks grown for Périgord truffles. The house was once described as the largest single-storey homestead in the Southern Hemisphere. Chris, a former chef, cooks estate-to-plate menus and hosts winemaker dinners. Michelin awarded Two Keys in 2026.
- 9 rooms
About Wallingford Homestead
- Chris Stockdale, a former chef, cooks estate-to-plate menus and hosts winemaker dinners with Jeanette.
- A grove of 1,800 oaks was planted for Périgord truffles beside the homestead.
Restaurants and bars
- Wallingford Homestead restaurant — Restaurant · Estate-to-plate tasting and sharing menus featuring seasonal · Chef Chris Stockdale
Experiences
- Estate-to-plate tasting and sharing menus — Seasonal tasting and sharing menus celebrating ingredients sourced or foraged from local producers and artisans, led by chef Chris Stockdale.
- Winemaker Dinners — Regular dinners pairing New Zealand winemaker tastings with Chris's cuisine.
Amenities
- Open fires
- Verandahs on some rooms and suites
- Gardens and lawns
- Estate-to-plate tasting and sharing menus
- Winemaker Dinners
- Breakfast included in stays (per guest review)
- Slow food journey package (per guest review)
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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