Romantic Blenheim Accommodation
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Set amongst five acres of gardens and trees, St Leonard's Vineyard Cottages offer five unique accommodations, each with its own character. The Stables in particular, is a great place for a quiet weekend away. In it's own private setting, with a queen sized bed, a pot belly stove for chilly nights, and a small kitchen, you'll have everything you need. Outside is a heated pool, petanque and tennis courts along with farmyard pets and orchards to stroll in filled with seasonal fruits. This rural retreat close to Blenheim will be just what the you need to restore your souls.
www.stleonards.co.nz
Radfield House
Radfield House is one of Blenheim's finest grand old homes. An Historic Places listed property offering a memorable Bed and Breakfast experience. The finest details together with the comforts of home, offered by your hosts Bill and Jayne, who strive to provide the best.
Nestled in beautiful grounds surrounded by trees, the house boasts two large, sunny north facing, beautifully appointed rooms. The Claret and Champagne Suites both have their own bathrooms, one with a spa bath. There is also a guest lounge and large dining room.
If you feel like getting active, there are mountain bikes, kayaks and fishing gear available, or just settle in and relax together in peaceful surroundings that have been described by past guests as “luxurious and comfortable”.
www.radfieldhouse.co.nz
McCormick House
McCormick House in Picton offers five star accommodation for the connoisseur. If delicious gourmet breakfasts, a choice of three beautifully appointed rooms, claw foot baths, pre-dinner drinks, stunning views together with hosts who make it their sole purpose to make your stay wonderful is not your thing, perhaps this once in a lifetime opportunity is not for you!
The three distinctly different rooms offer romance, privacy and comfort and you would not the first to decide to just stay in your room for your whole stay. If you do venture out, you are close to bush walks, cafes, restaurants and wineries as well as plenty of opportunities to get out on the water.
Contact hosts Jeanne and Carl to find out more.
www.mccormickhouse.co.nz
Marlborough Bed and Breakfast
Experience the romance of a by-gone era in a beautiful historic home set in a tranquil garden in a region where wine, food and holidays are at their very best.
Marlborough Bed and Breakfast in Blenheim is a wonderful 1877 home, run by hosts, Marilyn and Philip, who have a passion for fine wines and foods. In fact Philip is a chef and their breakfasts are to die for. You can choose the bed and breakfast option in the Garden Suite or stay in their self contained unit, Adelaide's Barn which will be open in October 2009. Either option will provide private beautifully appointed accommodations. Great food and wine, romance and great hosts...all you could wish for.
www.marlboroughbb.co.nz
A Sea View
Nestled in the Queen Charlotte Sound, 9kms from Picton, A Sea View offers stunning views and an idyllic spot to rekindle those romantic fires, spend a honeymoon or celebrate. All bedrooms have views of the changing vistas of the Sounds, and with your own entrance and one room separate from the main house, you are assured of privacy.
Breakfast can be in your room, on the deck or in the main house and evening meals can be at one of the local eateries, self catered or shared with hosts, Dave and Christine. When you stay at A Sea View, you are able to enjoy wonderful local food and wine and take part in tours, sea and land physical pursuits or just take each moment as it comes.
www.aseaview.co.nz
The Peppertree
Luxury is an often used word, but when speaking of The Pepper Tree, a five star Luxury Lodge in Blenheim, it is an understatement. Not only are there five beautifully appointed and individual suites in the Edwardian villa that is set in 10 acres of grounds, but there is a vineyard, an olive grove and an orchard filled with seasonal fruits. In the evening, relax in the sumptuous candlelit guest lounge with a complimentary port, a good book and great company.
It is an ideal honeymoon venue and the grounds offer many wonderful romantic settings for a wedding ceremony.
Your hosts can also arrange golf, fishing and farm trips and together with the lodge's pool, gym, petanque and croquet courts, you can be as active or relaxed as you wish.
www.thepeppertree.co.nz
Blenheim Spa Motor lodge
The Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge, built in 2006, offers choice, location and a great base for all kinds of activities in the Blenheim region. Located just five minutes walk from the city centre, the lodge's 10 units have a different bed combinations for couples and families and seven have spa baths. The units have their own kitchens so you can self cater but you are also next door to a great restaurant and city's great dining experiences are just a stone's throw away. A well located base for wine tasting, art and craft tours, walking or fishing.
www.blenheimspamotorlodge.co.nz