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Stay Amongst the Vines

Fully experience and enjoy New Zealand's fantastic wine regions by staying at an accommodation nestled right in the heart of wine country.  You'll sleep in style, sample local wines by day and even enjoy gourmet dinners paired with award-winning New Zealand wines by night.  Contact us to arrange your stay amongst the vines!

Takatu Lodge & Vineyard, Matakana
Auckland Wine Region
Takatu Lodge & Vineyard is situated just a 50 minute drive north of Auckland at the entrance to the beautiful Takatu Peninsula, a spit of land which is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The lodge is well-located amongst the vines on the Matakana Coast, an area rich in stunning beaches, coastal scenery, great walks and fabulous food and wine. The Lodge is architectural and contemporary in style, using natural wood, stone and marble to compliment its natural surroundings.
Breckenridge Lodge, Napier
Hawkes Bay Wine Region
Your host Malcolm Redmond invites you to relax and enjoy luxurious, private accommodation featuring exquisite wine and food. Hawke's Bay is the “fruit bowl” of New Zealand with it's very own wine region. Breckenridge Lodge is nestled in the picturesque valley of Omarunui and commands ever-changing views over the vineyard directly below the Lodge and surrounding orchard and rural landscape stretching as far as the Kaweka Ranges.
Mt. Rosa Lodge, Queenstown
Central Otago Wine Region
Set high on Mt Rosa Station in the Gibbston Valley, Mt Rosa Lodge offers boutique vineyard accommodation less than 30 minutes from Queenstown and in the heart of the Central Otago wine region. A romantic and relaxed quality comes from the private setting amid acres of vines and stunning mountain views. The guest wings have three spacious suites with private entrances and terrace. A huge fireplace in the guest lounge reflects the Central Otago style, inviting guests to relax in luxury.
Maison Grange, Blenheim
Marlborough Wine Region
Maison Grange is a luxury accommodation located on a ten acre Pinot Noir vineyard in the heart of Marlborough's wine country. French for "Barn House", Maison Grange has a stylish, European influence and is affectionately known by the locals as "The Barn". The property has two guest suites and a luxurious one-bedroom apartment. All rooms have views of the vineyard, spacious bathrooms, and french doors opening onto private outdoor patios.
 
Craggy Range, Napier
Hawkes Bay Wine Region
The Cellar Master's Cottage is situated at the heart of Giants Winery, the home of Craggy Range.  With amazing views of Te Mata Peak, surrounded by established grape vines and a minute's walk to Terroir, it is a fabulous place to relax and unwind.  The Cellar Master's Cottage has two luxurious bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms, and a well-appointed kitchen and living area.  Enjoy amenities such as wireless internet, wood-burning fireplace and a washer/dryer.
 
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