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Straw Lodge
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| Set amongst the vines of a private vineyard Straw Lodge offers quality B&B, self-catering or fully-hosted accommodation. Guests enjoy separate & spacious vineyard suites, the ambience of the straw buildings, open fire, BBQ courtyards, mountain views, vineyard tour, out-door spa, guest kitchen, complimentary wine tasting, bikes & golf clubs. Dining & guiding options.
? Laundry facilities
? Full office facilities incl. wireless/broadband internet connection
? Relaxing private atmosphere
? Home cooking with home grown produce + gourmet Marlborough products
? Extensive local knowledge of wine industry
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Things To Do
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| wine taste/winery tours: cycle/walk from the vineyard off road to rivers and wineries: wander in the private vineyard or relax in the spa amongst the vines: fish: kayak: tramp the Queen Charlotte Track: swim with the dolphins: enjoy fine food: play golf; clubs available: horse ride: explore the back-country: bird watching: visit Nelson or Kaikoura for a whale watch tour: art and craft trail |
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Rooms
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|  | Vineyard Suite 3
The third suite is to the west of the main house, unconnected to other accommodation facilities and in a delightful courtyard setting, with its own car park, entrance and courtyard. It has been recently refurbished, has a Queen bed, Digital TV and a DVD player.
All suites have an ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee making facility, refrigerator, TV, CD player, writing desk, a safe, private entrances and courtyard areas. 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.
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$255-$348 |
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| | Vineyard Suites 1&2
The guest accommodation is separated from the main house in three 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.
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. The king bed can be converted into two single beds, plus a double bed/settee can be put up for extra guests. There is a lounging area with digital TV and DVD player. The courtyards of these two suites can be inter-connected.
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$255-$348 |
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Directions
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| From the Blenheim Information Center and Railway Station follow the signage towards NELSON, SH6.
You will then drive through the outskirts of Blenheim and past the Blenheim Airport. After the airport, at the second intersection to your left, follow the signage left towards WESTPORT/WAIRAU VALLEY, SH63.
Approximately 7kms down SH63, after this very straight road curves, turn right into FAREHAM LANE. Straw Lodge's entrance is 200m down Fareham Lane on your left.
Total drive time from Blenheim to Straw Lodge is Approximately 17 mins.
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