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Magical Vineyard Cottage | Pool | Stunning Views | Sleeps 6 | Near Blenheim

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Blenheim, Bleneheim
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seymour Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pollard Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Magical Vineyard Cottage | Pool | Stunning Views | Sleeps 6 | Near Blenheim

One of Bookabach's 2025 Baches of the Year!

Eliza's is a romantic and luxurious three-bedroom vineyard cottage in an acre of secret garden with a private swimming pool on a large vineyard estate moments from Blenheim.

Step inside and discover a home that perfectly blends timeless charm with modern living. From the moment you arrive the spectacular views visible from every light filled room will capture you. Be prepared for amazing stargazing and sunsets.

A well designed open plan kitchen, dining and living room flow seamlessly onto the outdoor dining terrace, BBQ, pool and garden creating the perfect space for you to play, relax and to enjoy a shared meal in a peaceful country setting yet only a few minutes from the town centre with world class wineries and restaurants at your doorstep.

Awarded the prestigious NZ Gardens Trust Garden title of a New Zealand Garden of National Significance Eliza's creates the rare opportunity for you to experience everyday life fully immersed in one of New Zealand's best gardens. Feel the deep personal connection to the powerful landscape when you sit in one of many thoughtfully placed seating areas surrounded by birdsong and wild life.

Delicious generous full country breakfast provisions supplied free of charge will surprise and delight. If sustainability is important to you many of the homemade ingredients are sourced from the farm including free range eggs, fruits, vegetables and nuts. Delicious, world-famous walnut bread will be baked for you - a perfect match for the homemade gourmet jams and jellies. Indulge in a gift of a chilled bottle of award-winning wine made from our vineyard's grapes.

The many luxurious and thoughtful touches from the top quality beds dressed in Egyptian cotton and goose down, the locally made bathroom amenities, the white robes, the flowers in every room and the well-equipped kitchen create your unique dreamy holiday experience. It is life as it should be.

You will enjoy exclusive access to the pool, the garden, the outdoor games plus the estate has one hundred acres of farm and vineyard where you can run, walk or amble. Our lovely worker bee team are very conscious of your privacy and take special care to keep any disturbance to an absolute minimum during your stay.

Bring your furry family member! We love it when your furry friends join the family holiday fun and yours will love running in the vineyard. All those new scents!

Our in-depth local knowledge and pride for this beautiful province means we can advise you on the best experiences and places to go. We happily make recommendations based on your preferences and desires. The best pub and craft beer brewery in Marlborough is a short stroll from Eliza's.

Professionally run since 2011 Eliza's has received continuous awards and accolades throughout her reinvention as a luxury, tranquil retreat. Thousands of magical holiday memories have been created and many return year on year to get their annual Eliza's fix. Time to get yours.

We have a two night minimum stay season dependant and are happy to make special quotes for long stays upon request.




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Property manager

Wendy Palmer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair and/or cot on request.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
Eliza's Garden Cottage has been created with love and attention to detail. Please reciprocate our respect for you and treat Eliza’s accordingly .
No events to be held at the property. Infringements will be taken extremely seriously and without exception all legal remedies will be pursued.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blenheim

Located in Grovetown, a neighbourhood in Blenheim, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wairau River and Pollard Park, while ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Blenheim, Bleneheim

What's nearby

  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Seymour Square - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pollard Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Magical Vineyard Cottage | Pool | Stunning Views | Sleeps 6 | Near Blenheim have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Magical Vineyard Cottage | Pool | Stunning Views | Sleeps 6 | Near Blenheim pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Magical Vineyard Cottage | Pool | Stunning Views | Sleeps 6 | Near Blenheim?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Vineyard Cottage | Pool | Stunning Views | Sleeps 6 | Near Blenheim?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical Vineyard Cottage | Pool | Stunning Views | Sleeps 6 | Near Blenheim located?

This family-friendly Blenheim holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of ASB Theatre Marlborough, Marlborough Convention Centre and Wairau River. Pollard Park and Millennium Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a very special cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wendy is a great host. The setting in the vineyards is gorgeous, especially her beautiful garden! The fresh local / homemade breakfast items she provided were fabulous. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly Magical Stay
The stay at Eliza’s cottage was a whimsical experience from the beautiful garden to the home made breakfast breads and jams our host our did herself. Our kids also loved a splash in the pool in the afternoons and picking lemons off the many fruit trees in the garden. What a beautiful place to stay while enjoying the lovely wine region of NZ.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Upon entering the cottage we found a beautiful assortment of produce on the counter and a well-stocked fridge — not just milk but eggs, bacon, and a few other delicious surprises. Fresh bread was delivered not long after our arrival. The house is beautifully decorated as the pictures depict and the diversity of plants in the garden amazing. Vineyards surrounding everything. The morning we left our kind host allowed us to join a tour she was giving of her own gardens located just down the lane.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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Family Christmas
A perfect setting and lovely atmosphere for a family Christmas. Wendy accommodated all of our needs.The personal touches are a delight.Wishing you and Jessica a very happy 2025.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
Amazing cottage in the middle of the vineyard, with lots of sweet details, very tasteful! Would come back anytime, we enjoyed every minute, thanks again and take care xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Beautiful setting and home, extremely comfortable with many special extras.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fraser S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place!
What a lovely cottage. The surroundings were unbeatable, looking onto the vines. Great BBQ. Wendy was really quick to reply throughout and very helpful, as was Jessica. They very professionally handled a huge cleanup task from the previous guests, with everything ready on time, including fresh fruit and beautiful homemade bread. I couldn’t recommend this place more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sweeney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional attention to detail
Could’ve been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S., Seattle, USA

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Perfect place in the middle of wine country
We loved our stay at Wendy’s home while visiting the wine country of Blenheim. It’s perfectly located in the middle of the majority of the wineries and sits on a gorgeous piece of property. The garden is spectacular and the view is picturesque - we loved having so much space to relax and enjoy after exploring all day. Wendy prepared yummy bread and stocked the fridge/pantry with breakfast items for our stay. It was wonderful to have breakfast items all set for us the next morning after we traveled for many hours the day before. And, the kitchen has everything you need to prepare any type of meal! The house itself is a great size, especially for two adults. The living area is cozy with windows in all directions so you can enjoy the views. It was great to have an air conditioner and heater - we experienced all sorts of weather, so we were very comfortable during the day and night. The house also has a large washer & dryer which came in handy! Wendy was a great communicator and always quick to respond. She gave us helpful hints for local restaurants and which wineries to visit. Whatever we needed, she was available immediately and eager to make us happy. We’d definitely stay at Wendy’s home again and highly recommend others to reserve it when visiting Blenheim!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

annabel l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful haven. We could have stayed for weeks.
A home away from home with thoughtful touches of fresh flowers, homemade bread and preserves and yummy breakfast fixings. Very comfortable beds and nice linens. Set in the countryside less than 10 minutes from downtown Blenheim. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is deservedly one of the the top rating Bach’s in NZ.
Wendy’s extra touches were just incredible. Hone made bread (I really need the recipe), tiny, jewel- like preserves she makes herself and eggs from her chooks. The tour of the magnificent garden surrounding her own house was an added bonus. Pudding the sheep was a highlight. I can’t recommend Wendy’s place highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oliver H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Eliza's cottage is one of the best holiday homes we have ever stayed in. Located in stunning vineyard scenery, it is wonderfully quiet and private yet only a short drive to central Blenheim. From the moment you arrive, you'll be spoilt by the owner's thoughtful touches. Bread, wine, and breakfast condiments on arrival, a daily newspaper delivered to your door, a fully equipped kitchen, different coffee varieties - it's all there. Lemon and orange trees in the garden invite you to make your own fresh juice. There is a small pool in the backyard as well as a large garden for outdoor games. Our stay was a dream, and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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Amazing
Quiet, private, & we were well looked after
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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Simply Sublime
In a word, Wow! This is one special property. Could not fault a thing and Wendy was wonderful ensuring we had all we needed. What a magic place, thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Enjoyable break away as a family in a quiet environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

dasd a.

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Highly recommended - fantastic!!
What a find. We almost don't want to share this little gem in case it gets too popular as we will definitely stay here again. The extras like the freshly baked artisan bread, neighbourhood eggs, homemade jams etc etc... just add to the incredible experience and value. The gardens and view.. glorious and your host makes you feel like its your home. Its got everything and its worth every cent. Don't hesitate to stay here, you won't regret it. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erwan L.

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Parfait et même plus !
C'est LA location à retenir si vous souhaiter visiter la région ! La maison et l'accueil méritent plus que 5 étoiles ! Wendy est une personne généreuse qui nous a réservé un accueil très chaleureux et qui nous a donné de bons conseils de visites. La maison est magnifique, tout confort et très bien équipée. De plus, elle est entourée par un immense jardin très agréable. Notre seul regret c'est de n'avoir pas eu assez de temps pour pouvoir échanger avec Wendy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cottage in the Heart of Wine Country
A really beautiful and well maintained cottage with some exceptional personal touches, such as fresh baked bread, a bottle of wine and newspaper for when you arrive. An amazing garden to watch the sunset over the vineyards. We took our dog for a sunrise walk through the vineyards as well. The cottage is easy to find with easy access to the Picton Ferry and the wineries of Blenheim. As we loaded the car and pulled away my wife said "you know we are coming back."
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah I.

The house was beautiful. We loved it
It was great, worth every penny. I would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

dasd a.

Charming Light filled apartment in the heart of Lyttleton.
We loved our stay here. The very tasteful apartment has everything you need with fantastic views of both the port and the hills. With great cafes and restaurants literally on our doorstep we loved experiencing the youthful vibe of this lovely part of Christchurch. Liam is a thoughtful host. It’s a very high recommendation from us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Really enjoyed our stay
We really enjoyed our second visit to the cottage. The attention to detail and levels of comfort make this the ultimate 'home away from home'. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Great house with brilliant amenities situated in the most gorgeous garden
Great house with brilliant amenities situated in the most gorgeous garden.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfection
Perfection! Eliza’s Garden Cottage is a beautiful and immaculate place to stay. Wendy Palmer, the owner, has thought of everything to make the house comfortable. Vases filled with flowers, and delicious provisions make this a perfect place to relax and enjoy Blenheim.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

REBECCA B.

Loved everything about the cottage
Loved everything about the cottage. It’s location, decor, Wendy’s wonderful attention for detail, homeliness, daily fresh bread, jams, food, gorgeous garden, vineyards, roaring fire, and freshly cut foliage scattered about the place. I can see why this place has won awards as best Bach. We’d love to stay again and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending booking to anyone reading this. Totally charming, we didn’t want to leave. Thank you so much Wendy
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10/10 Excellent

Arkadiusz D.

Besides being beautifully located within vineyards the cottage has one of the nicest gardens ever an
Besides being beautifully located within vineyards the cottage has one of the nicest gardens ever and an amazing view. The cottage has all the amenities you could ask for and everything is in its place and immaculately clean. The bedrooms are cosy and well appointed, as well as the rest of the cottage. Having travelled around New Zealand for the last two years and having stayed at numerous places, this cottage is definitely number 1 on our list. We are looking forward to staying there again!

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Palmer

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We live next door in the original century plus old farmhouse now restored for modern life which is surrounded by a 3 acre garden which is another Garden of National Significance as awarded by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Our main business is growing grapes but we love the happy positive energy our holidaying visitors bring to the farm.

Why they chose this property

Fifteen years ago we bought the next door farm plus a house. This new house had an extensive garden dating back to the late 1960’s and 70’s that needed some renovating and a charming pool. It was perfect for a holiday home.

Over the years I have stayed in many holiday homes in many parts of the world and I have become rather opinionated about what makes this accommodation work well for the holidaymaker. It was great fun putting these ideas into action and creating my dream holiday home. However, uniquely, I have never stayed in my dream holiday home!

What makes this property unique

We chose Marlborough to be our forever home nearly 2 decades ago. It has a great sunny climate and is filled with every outdoor activity imaginable which is important to us. There are stunning views in Marlborough and Eliza's has more than its fair share. The dramatic sunsets over the Richmond Ranges are a nightly pleasure.

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English

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