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    Vintners Retreat

    321 reviews
    #3 of 25 Specialty Lodging in Blenheim
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    55 Rapaura Road | Rd3, Blenheim 7273, New Zealand
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    4.5
    321 reviews
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    “bedroom villa”(6 reviews)
    “self catering accommodation”(4 reviews)
    “tennis courts”(5 reviews)
    55 Rapaura Road | Rd3, Blenheim 7273, New Zealand See on map
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Conference stopover

    A comfortable and spacious unit with excellent facilities. Comfortable bed and the spa bath was a welcome treat after walking around freezing Omaka displays. Great recommendations from staff for places to visit and dining suggestions. We will definitely be back.

    Thank Karen C
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful Space

    What an amazing suite! A huge space. Perfect for a stay and self contained too. The heat pump was a warm welcome. Huge lounge, kitchen and dining, massive bathroom with underfloor heating and a comfy bedroom. A pretty nice place to base yourself. Nestled in...More

    Thank Lisa A
    Response from Nadine and Josh T, Manager at Vintners RetreatResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your kind review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again sometime in future.

    Reviewed 16 May 2018
    Wonderful

    This is our third time staying at Vitners Retreat. From beginning to end faultless and professional. It was raining when we arrived late afternoon and the heat pump was on so nice and warm, everything there we needed. Have booked already for next year. Thanks...More

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    Response from Nadine and Josh T, Manager at Vintners RetreatResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank for your review! we are so glad you choose to stay with us often and hope to see you again soon.

    Reviewed 5 April 2018
    Wine lovers

    Had a great Easter at Vinters Retreat. Knew the area well and made great suggestions for meals out and what to see when we were ready to explore. Accommodation was spotless and just like the photos. Booked bikes, which weren’t available but they arranged more...More

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    Response from Nadine and Josh T, Manager at Vintners RetreatResponded 11 April 2018

    We are so glad you enjoyed your easter break with us. We hope you can join us again sometime soon.

    Reviewed 5 April 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful place to stay right in the thick of wine country

    From the minute we arrive Josh, the manager, couldn't have been more helpful. He and his wife run this place like it's a top notch hotel. Josh provided us with superb advice with regard restaurants and wineries for tastings, lunch and dinner. The house we...More

    Thank BoaterTony
    Response from Nadine and Josh T, Manager at Vintners RetreatResponded 11 April 2018

    Thank you so much for your kind review! We try to give all our guests the 5 star treatment and we can't sing the praises of this fantastic region highly enough. We hope you can join us again in future.

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    6 March 2015|
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    Response from Nadine and Josh T | Property representative |
    We are self catering, however we do a cont breakfast for $19.50 per person. It consists of Milk, OJ, Cereal, Bread, Spreads & Yoghurt. Our website contains all the information you require and it's always best to book... More
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