Vineyard Suites 1 & 2 are located in a separate wing to the east of the main house, with the vineyard's Sauvignon Blanc vines to the door. They have a spacious, open plan layout. There is a lounging area with digital TV and DVD player. The suites have an ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee making facility, refrigerator, and writing desk, a safe, private entrances and courtyard areas. The courtyards of these two suites can be inter-connected.
Suite 1 has a King Bed plus a double bed/settee can be put up for extra guests.
Suite2 has a King /Twin bed that can be converted into two single beds, plus a double bed/settee that can be put up for extra guests. A portable cot is available.
The guest accommodation is away from the main house located in separate private areas. The Lodge's straw-bale construction, double-glazing and wood finish provides a quiet comfort that is accentuated by quality fittings and custom designed /hand crafted furniture. The suites have vineyard settings with extensive mountain views. The lodge has wireless/broadband internet connection for guests' private use. A dedicated guest lap-top is also available. Teas coffee, fruit juice and toiletries are supplied.
Self-catering and laundry facilities are available. Guests have the use of bikes, golf clubs, tennis rackets, the outdoor spa, and are free to wander in the vineyard and fossick in the orchard and the herb, citrus and vegetable gardens.
The two roomed Cottage is situated on the far side of the vineyard amongst the vines and the vineyard's orchard. Guests have the option of fully self-catering, with breakfast provisions supplied, or they may join others in the main Lodge for breakfast. Teas coffee, fruit juice and toiletries are supplied.
The bed room has a super-king bed and study space with a double bed/settee in the living. This room has an open-fire, lounging and dining area, digital TV and DVD player, cooking facilities, fridge/freezer, micro-wave with French doors out to the veranda.
The Cottage
SHARED FACILITIES
Guests enjoy a spacious enclosed veranda area connecting to the breakfast room. This area provides guests with a spacious relaxing, dining and computer work area, with the breakfast room also providing cooking facilities. Supplied are a library of books, magazines, DVDs and reference material on Marlborough's attractions, history and landscapes. There is a lap top for guests use with free access to the web.
Guests are welcome to wander through the vineyard and have free use of the large out-door spa that is set amongst the vines. There are two BBQ courtyards, one open, the other a large covered area with gas heating. There is a separate guest's kitchen/dining area that is equipped for guests who may wish to prepare their own evening meals. The orchard, garden and pottage areas provide a variety of produce throughout the year and guests are free to help themselves.
Guests enjoy complimentary use of the Lodge's six off-road or two electric bikes to explore the neighbouring wineries, riverbanks, swimming holes and countryside. There is access from the vineyard to great off-road walking and cycling trails. Three sets of golf clubs are available with some wonderful courses nearby.
The Lodge's laundry facilities are available for guests' use.
The Lodge's laundry facilities are available for guests' use.