TIMARA LODGE - BLENHEIM

Timara Lodge, New Zealand owned and operated, is one of the country’s most luxurious and private lodges. Situated in the province of Marlborough, well known around the world for its wines and gourmet foods. Timara Lodge promises a haven of peace, quiet and relaxation.

Timara Lodge is set amongst 600 acres of land, including 25 acres of one of New Zealand's most beautiful English style gardens and a five-acre, man-made lake. Adjoining the gardens is the 350-acre Spy Valley vineyard and winery.

Timara Lodge's accommodation facilities ensure your stay is private, comfortable and peaceful. With a warm, unobtrusive welcome, delightful company and culinary delights. Timara Lodge is truly a 'slice of paradise' in Marlborough, New Zealand.

In a US travel book "100 places to see before you die" by New York's Workman Publishing, writer Patricia Schultz describes the "excellent food . . . complemented by an excellent cellar stocked with the best local and national wines, all passionately overseen by . . . delightful hosts".

Timara Lodge is among only 10 locations listed from New Zealand, with the book setting strict criteria for any venue it recommends: "Each place [must] impress upon the visitor some sense of the earth's magic, integrity, wonder and legacy".

Schultz also mentions two distinctive attractions in our region. In the south, vineyards surrounding the town of Blenheim have vintages to sample, while for unspoiled, coastal grandeur, visitors can find dozens of secluded bays and beaches in the Marlborough Sounds.

Each bedroom is completely private and has its own en suite bathroom, as well as spectacular views of the grounds. All our air-conditioned bedrooms are fully serviced and non-smoking, the en suite bathrooms are all equipped with a hair dryer, shaver plug and heated towel rail. Bath towels, toiletries and additional towels are also provided.

Situated at the top of the South Island and in New Zealand's sunniest province, Marlborough's Timara Lodge is ideally placed to offer its guests a memorable experience.

Marlborough is endowed with a magnificent beauty, made up of stunning hills and crystal clear waterways. Townships in the immediate region include Blenheim, Seddon, Picton and Havelock.

Marlborough's central location provides a base for many wine companies and a burgeoning gourmet food industry. Visitors to the region often leave with bottles of wine from internationally renowned labels such as Spy Valley, Cloudy Bay, Montana and Hunters wines.

A little further a field, you can cruise the magnificent Marlborough Sounds waterways or walk the renowned Queen Charlotte Track experiencing native bush and bird life. For the more adventurous, you can go whale watching and swim with dolphins at nearby Kaikoura, or try fly-fishing at one of the many local rivers.

Marlborough, the region with heart, offers something for all visitors.