In the heart of Marlborough's wine growing area lies Old Saint Mary's Convent Retreat -- a haven for the discerning traveller, where luxury accommodation and an intimate retreat may be found. Old Saint Mary's Convent Retreat is situated on 60 acres of vineyards and parkland and surrounded on all sides by the vineyards and olive groves Marlborough is famous for. Spring Creek, with its abundant bird life and trout, meanders lazily through the property. It is here, beneath Marlborough's azure sky, that one may spend a pleasant afternoon sipping local vintages and sampling the provincial gourmet fare.
Purpose-built in 2001 in French country style, to accommodate four guestrooms. The Bell Tower comprises a main lodge and separate Barn adjacent. A Bell Tower mounted on the roof holds a replica of the East India Company’s bell high above the walled garden on the 5-hectare (12-acre) property. Less than ten minutes from Blenheim, the villa style Bell Tower stands on a small hilltop overlooking the vineyards and the Omaka Valley.
Relax in a spacious hillside apartment with uninterrupted views from your private balcony to the blue waters and native bush-clad hills. This new exclusive retreat in the Marlborough Sounds offers excellent sailing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and/or kayaking in an unspoilt natural environment. Choose from a Studio unit to a 1,2 or 3 bedroom luxury apartment, which enjoy uninterrupted sea views from indoors and the large private balcony. Easily accessed by scheduled water transport only 30 minutes from the Picton ferry terminal.
This eleven room boutique hotel has been created for modern people who crave something original, different, magical. No two rooms are alike and the individual flavour of each is captured in an eclectic mix of four-poster beds, exotic fabrics and antiques. Hotel d'Urville has ten double rooms and one twin room designed to meet your needs.
The Portage Resort Hotel has been greeting guests to the Marlborough Sounds for over 100 years. It has a rich history as a special holiday place to enjoy sailing, fishing, sea kayaking, swimming, and walking. The resort is nestled within a wide, quiet bay. The rooms are spread throughout the gardens with a range of views, particularly of the spectacular Kenepuru Sound.
The Peppertree of Blenheim, New Zealand, takes its name from the grove of Pepper Trees (Schinus molle) which line the drive leading to the gracious Edwardian Villa. Built in 1901 from native timbers, The Peppertree Luxury Bed & Breakfast is located in 10 acres of lush farmland and surrounded by an extensive country garden, a boutique vineyard and olive grove. The timeless feel of this beautiful hotel accommodation flows through into each of the five guests suites, where the ambiance of an open fire prevails. Blenheim winters are cosy at The Peppertree as the warmth of central heating pervades this luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.
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