We came as guests, we left as family!! We were a group of 12 classmates most of whom had never been to New Zealand before. Our hosts Clark and Didith answered all our questions before our arrival, made suggestions and facilitated every aspect of our stay patiently and professionally yet in a very endearing way which made us feel so special. The beautiful surroundings of their property served as the perfect launching ground for all our activities from hiking up Mt Vernon ( a short walk to the trail) visiting wineries, ecotours, plane rides and souvenir shopping. All were carefully curated by Clark’s deep knowledge of his beloved community. Not insignicantly too were the amenities of their property perfect for relaxing by the pool, jacuzzi or steamroom or even just watching the sun set. A well stocked kitchen which was always available, delicious meals cooked by the chef and opportunity for group bonding like stargazing, zumba, karaoke or just endless banter around the long dining table. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to hosts that made our New Zealand experience memorable and made all of us feel like family. Can’t wait to return.

South Island haven and more The lodge is a good base to explore the region. Our group took advantage of this, joining a whole day tour of wineries and whale watching in Kaikoura. At the end of the day, the spa beckoned, and during our free time, we trekked the nearby Wither Hills Walkway. The lodge caters to varied interests, from nature tripping to savouring good food and wine (and for history buffs, there is the nearby Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre which features Sir Peter Jackson's collection of WW1 aircraft and artefacts). Owners Didith and Clark Figuracion gave us insider tips on the best places to go, and also prepared our dinners so every night was a great bonding time with family who flew in from various parts of the globe for this South Island holiday.

Hilltop Oasis Our extended family of 10 occupied he whole house with 6 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. We took the option of having our friendly and gracious hosts - Clark and Didith - cook for us while we enjoyed he expansive and beautiful scenery of the hills and vineyards. We relaxed in the jacuzzi and swimming pool and walked along the property with grazing goats and California quails wandering around. The house is artistically curated and strategically situated for wonderful views of sunsets and sunrises. Our hosts assisted us in securing transportation for our activities for the day. The property is 5.6 km from the Blenheim Visitor center off State Highway 1. There is a hiking trail at the edge of the property that leads to the top of Wither Hills with a panoramic view of Blenheim. There are more things that we could have done at the house if we stayed beyond the 3 nights we booked it for. Sadly we didn’t get to show off our singing (rain making) talents with the karaoke machine.

Perfect! We stopped here for just one night, after taking the ferry from Wellington to Picton. The room was super, very comfortable and a marvelous view. Clark cooked us a delicious dinner with wine and dessert. Then we enjoyed the hot tub, steam room and pool! Next morning we had a gorgeous hike before heading out, rested and refreshed! Couldn’t be more delighted!

Spectacular view of Blenheim The Villa is an exceptional property, spacious, quiet and a great place to unwind. The views are to die for as it overlooks the vineyard and the farmlands below, showing the true beauty of Blenheim. We all loved the swimming pool and spa as a place to cool ourselves from the very sunny heat. The living room was a bright place to relax with the magnificent and enormous mahogany dining table as its center piece. The rooms were not only comfortable but also very luxurious. It was a great pleasure to have stayed at the Villa. We had great time. Thank you especially to Clark and Didith for being such hospitable hosts!

Exceptional Place to stay Great place for a family holiday. We have been privileged enough to stay at the Villa. Gorgeous place and it only gets more breathtaking when you go around and explore it’s surroundings. Villa is full of great art. Pool and Spa is perfect and we enjoyed it the most. l. Beautiful atmosphere inside and outside in a great blissful location.

Unwind in luxury Fantastic views, beautiful surroundings and hospitable hosts. Nestled within the hills of Blenheim this is a perfect place to unwind in luxurious settings. Highly recommend for any occasion especially during the summer time.

Perfect B and B with breathtaking views We were so delighted that we chose this B and B a little out from Blenheim. A narrow uphill track takes you to our host Trudy ‘s very luxurious home and our guest rooms. Trudy couldn’t do enough for us, making sure we were comfortable and offering to drop us and pick us up from a restaurant after a days outing sampling the Marlborough regions wines. The self contained guest rooms are extremely comfortable and well appointed, and to top it off there is a swimming pool and spa. We sat out both nights on the decking overlooking the pool, just watching the sun sink over the mountains and enjoying the golden light on the vineyards. Thank you Trudy for making this a very special stay.

New Owners Booked through Bookings.com / Expedia and the room wasn’t what we ordered ie., twin beds instead of a Queen. The Owner did apologise but given we’d paid in advance and arrived at peak season we were not going to leave. The rooms by the pool area are small, but comfortable. The Owners were very friendly and made us feel welcome. During our stay the owner apologised frequently for what was not their mistake. Breakfast is served in the main building and is simple but sufficient. The villa is a bit out of town but in the midst of the surrounding vineyards and we did a quiche 1 hr walk to Mt Vernon that is very close by. Would recommend as a good place to stay if in Blenheim

Memorable stay Firstly, the owner Leon is a top man! Pleasant and very welcoming - he is justifiably proud of what he has created here. The setting is lovely. Far enough away from Blenheim to be quiet but not too detached but just edging into the surrounding hills. It's a great place to be as the sun sets behind the mountains in the distance. The room we stayed in was very comfortable and well equipped. The bathroom especially was very modern and impressive. Breakfast in the morning was perfect. Fresh fruit, cereals, toast and tea or coffee. All in all, a great choice and a great place to unwind in.