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Vintners Retreat

5.0 of 5
55 Raparua Road, Blenheim 7243, New Zealand
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is the perfect place to make the most of a Wine Region like Marlborough, particularly if you have several days in the district. The villas are well appointed and spacious; spotlessly clean and the kitchens are well equipped for self catering (they even have BBQs). While closer to Renwick than Blenhiem, Vintners is still ideally located for exploring the... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We stayed here in January 2013. We are a family of 5 and relaxed here for 3 days before walking the Queen Charlotte. Our villa was spacious and comfortable with new appliances and a lovely view over the vineyard. The kids enjoyed the pool which is not heated but was ok as it was very hot. We were walking distance... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for reviewing us on Trip Advisor, and we appreciate your comments. As you point out, we do not place extra beds upstairs. Our spare beds are not stretcher beds, but rigid based single beds and therefore too heavy for our housekeepers to lift, especially if they are working alone. However, we do place mattresses on the floor upstairs... More

Berri, Australia
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12 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We stayed here as part of an auction prize organised by Matua Wines. We were very pleasantly surprised with the wonderful 2 bedroom apartment/home with all the trimmings. The location of Vintners is a great location to wineries & restaurants. We hired bikes on our arrival & rode to lunch, then the chocolate shop. We needed more time to visit... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review us, and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Harvest is a busy time of year in Marlborough, and it adds to the excitement but I can appreciate your concerns regarding the noise from the road. I don’t think the placement of the Villa on the grounds makes a huge difference, but... More

Adelaide South Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We stayed with another couple in a two bedroom lodge over Easter. The accommodation was extremely well presented and spotlessly clean. I was impressed with the little touches such as fresh flowers in our bathroom and the lounge area. We slept so well as our bed was very comfortable with high quality linen and big fluffy towels in our spacious... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, and made good use of our guest garden. We planted it in spring and hoped that it would provide that little bit extra for our guests, as so many guests do like to self cater. Great to learn that other places on the South Island... More

Wellington, New Zealand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

After traveling throughout the Easter break and staying at a variety of accommodation we arrived at Hamner Springs hoping to indulge in a spot of luxury. How wrong can one be! I should have known better and at least read up on the what's on for the region as there was a Bull Riding & Rodeo "get together" and every... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you very much for you review, we have really enjoyed reading it, and especially like that you provided references for your dog! The air guns are a definite feature of Marlborough pre-harvest, but after a while you do get used to them and they have to cease before 7pm to give us all some peace… Kind regards Shulah and... More

Brisbane, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

The Retreat is a secluded and quiet place. The rooms were very comfortable - we were in a 3-bedroom unit- but only one air-conditioner in the whole place. This was ok at the time of year we went but may be a problem in more extreme conditions. The manager was very friendly and helpful, very welcoming and the grounds are... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Hello and thank you for your review. Yes, it is worth mentioning that we are in a rural area, away from the town so transport is essential, unless you fancy walking or biking your way around! We have three wineries right next door, and the Vines Village is 1.4k along Rapaura Road, but for Renwick or Blenheim you do need... More

Perth
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

We have recently stayed at Vintners Retreat for 4 nights & we loved it! The villa was huge, modern, very clean & very comfortable. The daily servicing was excellent. The villas were well spaced & all had a view of the mountains. The outdoor patio area was large, with good quality furniture, but our BBQ wasn't working properly. Martin was... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you very much for your review, I am sorry to hear about your BBQ, especially given that your visit was during perfect BBQ weather! The pool has been fantastic this season; we’re hoping next summer will be just as good. Kind regards Shulah George More

Invermere
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

We revelled in the luxury of this property and slept like babes in the spacious apartment. Great shower, pool pleasant and the potage garden was a wonderful plus. Watch your head on the sloped roof in the master bedroom!

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Hello and thank you for your review. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and made use of our little veggie garden, however I am curious to know if you intended to grade us so poorly in the ‘tick boxes’ given you very positive review? Kind regards Shulah George More

Canberra
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

We stayed at this property, as a treat for 3 nights over the Christmas period. It was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. It serves as a perfect location for exploring the Marlborough wine region, in fact there are three great wineries to visit within a hundred meters of the front door. If I were to have one request, it's... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you very much for your review, we agree that our proximity to wineries is a great asset! I have say, this Christmas was the hottest I have experienced in NZ – all the air conditioning units were working overtime, and the pool certainly saw a fair amount of use… Kind regards Shulah George More

Kent, UK
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Four of us stayed in a two bed two storey house both with ensuites. We had a very pleasant lady show us how everything worked and the facilities were excellent although we didn't cook or do any washing. Everything was clean and tidy and we all agreed that the beds were really comfortable and nice and big. Wi fi was... More

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vintners, Manager at Vintners Retreat, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Hello and thank you for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor - we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards Shulah More

 
 
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Vintners Retreat Hotel
Vintners Retreat Blenheim, New Zealand - Marlborough
Address: 55 Raparua Road, Blenheim 7243, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > South Island > Marlborough Region > Blenheim
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #18 of 40 B&Bs / Inns in Blenheim
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Luxurious and spacious accommodation at affordable rates, Vintners Retreat offers 14 European-styled, two and three bedroom self-contained villas nestled in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand’s wine capital. Private and exclusive, Vintners Retreat offers it all to the discerning traveller. And mere minutes away are some of New Zealand's best wineries and fabulous restaurants and cafes. ... more   less 
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