Title: Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. Villa in Hawkesbury with private pool and kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397600/34397575/bbb50db9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397600/34397575/404aad91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397600/34397575/w599h799x1y1-0a4fb2ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397600/34397575/861473d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397600/34397575/69deb451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of New Zealand's wine country, Hawkesbury Homestead offers a tranquil retreat with its own private swimming pool and tennis court. Explore the beautiful park-like grounds with century-old trees or enjoy alfresco dining on one of its covered verandas overlooking vineyards, rose gardens, and distant mountains. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 86458 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. Located in the heart of New Zealand's premier wine district, this beautiful Historic Homestead, overlooking a vineyard, is exclusively yours to enjoy. Hawkesbury was built in 1883 and has been tastefully restored in a country casual way. Set on 13 private acres, in a quiet valley neighboring the famous Marlborough wine trail and cycle route, Hawkesbury is one of the oldest character Homesteads in Marlborough. The history of the property and park like grounds with century old trees, create a timeless romantic setting from a bygone era. Ideal for just a couple or as a luxury recreational retreat for an entire family or group. It is complete with its' own private swimming pool, full size tennis court and bicycles. There are 5 bedrooms, 3 with private ensuits , 1 shared bathroom and a powder room. The grand master downstairs has a carved 4 poster bed, and en-suite with luxurious tiled shower, over sized claw foot bath and its' own private entrance. Upstairs, there are 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms, 3 open onto a spacious tiled veranda. We only accept 8 guests so 2 rooms can be used by single people. There are beautiful views overlooking the rose gardens, paddocks and vineyards, through to the distant surrounding mountains. The lounge features 12 foot ceilings, a large open fireplace and library. Directly adjoining this room is the sun-drenched dining room which flows directly onto a covered veranda with additional alfresco dining. This area overlooks the tennis court and magnificent eucalyptus trees. The sunny pool and courtyard area features another large covered veranda with circular table and barbecue. Ideal for evening alfresco dining with views to the lighted pool, fruit trees and park like grounds. Come home each day to the huge farm house kitchen after exploring vineyards, beaches, golfing, trout or deep sea fishing, hiking, biking, cycling, horse riding or just relax by the pool after a game of tennis. Weddings can be accommodated upon enquiry. The bridal party can stay in the Homestead, the extensive grounds and gardens can be used for the ceremony and photography. No recption on the property though. A magical spot for tying the knott! There is an 18 hole golf course 5 minutes away and 4 bicycles are provided to ride through the vineyards. Numerous wineries (over 60), producing Marlborough's world famous Sauvignon Blanc and other excellent wines, are only minutes away from this unique property. e.g. Villa Maria, Brancott, Highfield, Cloudy Bay, Alan Scotts, Wither Hill, Montana and Hunters, just to name a few. Many fine restaurants are also close by and you will soon see why Marlborough is considered NZ's 'Gourmet Province. Located in a peaceful rural valley, you are ideally situated to explore the upper half of the South Island. You are only 5 minutes from a small market town (Renwick), 15 minutes from Blenheim, (Marlboroughs main centre), 8 minutes from the local Blenheim airport, and 30 minutes from Picton and the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. To the South is Kaikoura, with world class whale watching and swimming with the dolphins center, to the west you are 90 minutes from the arts and crafts of Nelson, southwest is the high country and trout fishing in the Lakes. The airport has many daily direct/short flights to Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. This Historic Homestead, with its full facilities and surrounding acreage ensures a long lasting memory of peace, privacy and timeless tranquility. Keywords: Villa/Homestead ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Tennis ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 6,458 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83754600/83754542/c750772b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Views over Blenheim - Blenheim Holiday Home Witherlea - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=83754542&PinnedHotelID=83754542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71666000/71665989/09faec94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In the Heart of the Vines Grovetown - 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Quiet apartment surrounded by vines. Hawkesbury - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=112358013&PinnedHotelID=112358013&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Remove personal items Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed For private events, contact the property owner. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: For private events, contact the property owner. Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Historic Homestead is Currently Closed Historic Homestead is Currently closed. Historic Homestead on 13 Acres Marlborough N.z. Wine Country Historic Homestead is Currently Closed for 2020 and 2021 Villa ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.53630%2C173.81558&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RjDSc6O5q_woB_Tgnvmk1n31LjQ=) Blenheim, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Isabel Vineyard - 1 min drive - 2.2 km - Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 10 min drive - 10.4 km - Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 13 min drive - 14.3 km - Picton Harbour - 38 min drive - 50.2 km - Picton Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 50.6 km #### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Vines Village - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Fancy Cow - ‬7 min drive - ‪Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wither Hills Vineyards Marlborough - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hunter's Wines - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. located? > Situated in Hawkesbury, this villa is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Isabel Vineyard and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highfield Estate and Cellier Le Brun. Renwick Museum and Bike 2 Wine are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly P. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay Lovely stay from first communications with Lynda our gracious hostess to our arrival with a big hug & apples from their apple tree (so delicious) that Charley our host greeted us with. The location was perfect with easy access to vineyards. Great bike riding there & stars at nightnight ##### Holly P. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim B. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely countryside spot 14 acres, swimming pool, tennis court and fruit trees. What's not to like? A restful and lovely spot to spend time in. ##### Tim B. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location The house and grounds were amazing, so private and peaceful. We loved our week away with our family playing games and enjoying the surroundings. There were fruit trees and a wee vege garden and our adult children loved the tennis court and pool. The hostess was very accommodating and knowledgable about not only the property but the area in general. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia S. Feb 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic Blenheim If you appreciate historic settings, privacy, beautiful gardens and great location for visiting wineries this is the place for you! Our hosts were gracious and informative regarding the house and property. Comprehensive written guide for the house was very helpful. We would book again! ##### Cynthia S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### celeste g. Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic homestead property Enjoyed our stay and meeting Lynda and Charlie. Unique and large historic home with a fun tennis court that we used for pickleball. Also enjoyed use of the bikes to see the area. Beautiful plantings and amazing massive trees on a spacious property close to Renwick.Heads up that sunscreen residue on light colored clothes washed there will get rust stains from the hard water. ##### celeste g. Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul and Sue W. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sue Williams Hawkesbury Homestead is an historic home in the countryside of Blenheim - The grounds are vast and are very beautiful with lovely old trees and colourful displays of hydrangeas & roses, Inside the house there are many treasures, interesting books, and large dining & lounge areas.. There is a swimming pool & tennis court - with rackets provided. Bikes with helmets were also available for our use. The bedrooms are large - some with ensuites and having the use of the laundry was welcome. We found Hawkesbury Homestead a pleasurable place to stay - the peace & quiet was perfect for relaxing with a glass or two of local wine! ##### Paul and Sue W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S., Princeton, NJ Jan 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enchanting Historic Home What a privilege to stay at Hawkesbury Homestead! It is a gorgeous historic home with enormous windows offering views of the glorious grounds, gardens, trees, birds, bunnies and bees. We were all instantly enchanted. There is plenty to do: swim, play tennis, ride bikes, wander the grounds which are like an arboretum, meander down the country road, look at the vineyards and enjoy the gardens. Everything from bikes to a yoga mat to tennis racquets and balls and a fully stocked kitchen are carefully provided by hostess Stacey. Thoughtful touches abound, including fresh flowers throughout, wonderful beds and towels, soaps etc etc. Stying at Hawkesbury Homestead is like heaven on earth - we stayed two nights, and our only improvement would have been to stay much, much longer! ##### Mary S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony H. Jan 21, 2019 #### Fantastic holiday Homestead, quiet, beautiful gardens, very comfortable. Appliances a little old, but this did not detract from the overall fantastic holiday experience. We highly recommend for a group getaway in the beautiful Marlborough region. You won’t be disappointed as my wife wasn’t! Owners lovely! ##### Anthony H. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### David S., Near San Jose, CA Jan 20, 2018 #### Unique, historic, funky, relaxing and fun My wife and I stayed at this unique property for four nights in mid-Jan 2018. Hawkesbury Homestead's curb presence is outstanding; it's a beautiful looking home in an idyllic setting with large trees, flowers everywhere, and a vineyard just past the adjoining pasture. The owners are both very engaging and friendly and we enjoyed a glass of their own sauvignon blanc and some cheeses with them right after we arrived. There's a saltwater pool and a tennis court too. Just walking the grounds was very relaxing and my wife and I very much enjoyed sitting on the one of the many decks and just watching the world go by. The house is close to many cellar doors who are more than happy to have a visitor, and we spent a day riding the Hawkesbury Homestead bikes to various wineries. There are few what I would call indrastructure issues however. First, the beds are just queen sized. My wife and I haven't slept on a queen sized mattress in 20 years and the smaller size took a little getting used to. There is no air conditioning either and only one door and one small window has a screen, meaning bugs will come in, especially if you leave a window open and have a light on at night. It is an old house (built in 1883), and these are some of the issues that our ancestors faced. But this house seems to be pretty well insulated, and we found that we could capture the morning coolness all day and night. The kitchen works just fine and we grilled some lamb, sausages and pork over three nights after we acquired these items at the local farmers' market. There are tons of things to do nearby too and we found that we ran out of time to get to everything we wanted to see and try. Looking back I would give our entire Marlborough area experience five stars. We very much enjoyed staying at Hawkesbury Homestead too. My wife and I have rented many homes around the world and found this one to have a very unique personality. ##### David S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LINDA W., Washington, DC Jan 18, 2018 #### Fabulous House in Heart of Wine Country This house makes a perfect base for a family or group of friends. It is very comfortably furnished with many elegant details. Bedrooms are luxurious and beds are terrific. Very nice bathrooms. The Kitchen is huge and well-equipped, and very clean.Gardens are fabulous and well-cared-for. Swimming pool and tennis court add entertainment possibilities. If you can tear yourself away from the house, surrounding countryside holds some of the best-known vineyards in New Zealand. Owner is very helpful and insightful guide to the area, and delightful company to boot! My family and I spent Christmas week here and will never forget the fabulous time we had. I would definitely recommend it to any group seeking peace and quiet in the heart of wine country. ##### LINDA W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie C. Mar 1, 2016 #### Wonderful homestead! My mom was visiting from the US, so I decided to surprise her by renting the homestead for just the 2 of us. She loves old homes/antiques, so she was quite excited. We each had a floor to ourselves and enjoyed the pool and the bikes. A tennis court is also available. The location was ideal for day trips to Picton, Havelock and the Queen Charlotte Track. Lynda was wonderful to work with and was available if needed. Highly recommend the homestead in wine country! ##### Jackie C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. Feb 20, 2016 #### Family of five This was our favorite place we stayed on out trip to New Zealand. The house was a wonderful historic building smack in the middle of wine country! All modern amenities, lots of things to help keep you busy, like tennis, swimming and bike riding offered on site. The owners are THE most welcoming people and we felt right at home in this cozy setting. ##### Daniel H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 9, 2015 #### Christmas 2014 at Hawkesbury Our family (parents plus 2 adult children and husbands) spent Christmas at Hawkesbury Homestead. We were looking for something special and were not disappointed in anyway; the Homestead, the location and the welcome and hospitality shown by Lynda & Charlie was all outstanding. Hawkesbury is beautiful, it has a wonderful homely feel where we all felt instantly comfortable and relaxed. We loved all that Hawkesbury offered; beautiful home, gardens plus swimming, tennis, bikes, BBQ and the wonderful quiet rural / vineyard surrounds. Marlborough is a wonderful location to holiday in; the endless vineyard vista's or the waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. Hawkesbury Homestead location is perfect to enjoy it all. And if that is not enough and you are lucky enough to stay here, don't forget to step outside and night and take in the night sky - outstanding. A special place; loved it. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 3, 2013 #### Hawkesbury Homestead Vacation During our recent New Zealand vacation, three couples, all from the US, stayed at the Hawkesbury Homestead for a few days. Hawkesbury is an old farmhouse that has been updated and is located among vineyards in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand. The 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 baths were more than adequate for the 6 of us, and the kitchen and dining area are quite spacious. We enjoyed the large sitting area also. Hawkesbury comes with a very good WiFi system at no extra cost, and there is also a desktop computer that is hardwired with broadband, and internet speed was excellent. The house was clean, well stocked with cooking utensils, and the kitchen pantry contained adequate supplies of spices, salt, pepper, etc. There is a small supermarket less than 5 minutes away in Renwick, and a larger supermarket and many other amenities in Blenheim, approximately 10 km away. There was a Gala apple tree loaded with apples in the back yard for our enjoyment, and we picked several to take with us upon our departure for the North Island. There was also a grapefruit tree and lots of walnuts for our use. The owners met us upon our arrival with a delicious cheese board and their private label Sauvignon Blanc, and gave us a good tour of the house. The Hawkesbury and First Landing Sauvignon Blanc that they provided (rent for a week and you get 6 bottles) was as good if not better than any other Sauvignon Blanc that we found. The location is wonderful. There is one winery within easy walking distance, and numerous wineries, some with outstanding restaurants (the restaurants at Brancott and Rock Ferry were particularly good), within a few minutes by car or bicycle (four bicycles are available at Hawkesbury). The Marlborough area reminded us of the Napa Valley in the US with the outstanding wineries and beautiful vineyards. Hawkesbury's location is convenient for day trips to nearby attractions such as Picton, Queen Charlotte Trace, Nelson, and others. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hawkesbury and recommend it to anyone planning a New Zealand vacation. If we are fortunate enough to vacation again in New Zealand, we will certainly include a few days at Hawkesbury in our plans. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 18, 2012 #### Hawkesbury Holiday We arrived at Hawkesbury Homestead after a long day in the car. We were so pleased to see a beautiful heritage home in the middle of the vineyards. Our hostess Lynda Marie was waiting for a with a beautifully prepared dinner and some selections of wines from her vineyard. There were five adults in our party. We had several areas to sit outside at with a variety of views. One day we enjoyed swimming in the pool after an intense game of tennis. The tennis court was set up with the best ofa ball retrieval landscape. The interiror of the house was extremely inviting. We prepared our dinner every evening of the four that we were there in a well-stocked kitchen. We enjoyed comfortable beds with convenient bathrooms. Towels and toiletries were provided. We also appreciated access to a computer that allowed us to stay in communication with our families in the states. It also allowed the interislander ferry to alert us to a change in itenerary. The location of the home gave us access to a variety of regions. However, the home was so lovely and enjoyable we spent one of our days lounging. Fortunately, a scrabble game was available for our evening entertainment. Yes, sometimes we are easily amused. Lynda Marie was generally available and gave us plenty of information for seeing the sights in the area. Should we return to New Zealand. The Hawkesbury Homestead would definitely be on our list of locations. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah S., Mountain View, CA Sep 30, 2011 #### Perfect Wine Country Getaway Three of us stayed here in the middle of a two-week tour of New Zealand. The overall trip was packed with all kinds of activities and excitement. However, my favorite part of the trip was relaxing at Hawkesbury House. The kitchen is wonderful, the patio is a delightful retreat, and the neighboring vineyards are fantastic. LInda and Charlie are extremely gracious hosts, and we thoroughly enjoyed their company on the first night of our stay. If you stay here, you will not be disappointed. ##### Deborah S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey K., Berwyn, PA USA Apr 6, 2011 #### Great for Family, Friends and Business Six of us used the Hawkesbury Homestead for a long weekend the back-end of a business trip in Sydney. The night we arrived, Charlie and Lynda greeted us with some of their local wine (First Landing, the Sauvingnon Blanc, was sensational) and a cheese plate that were over the top. Making the evening more special was the great conversation we enjoyed with our hosts. The next day we went fly fishing in gin clear water (you could drink the water right from the stream) and finished up the night telling stories in front of the fire place at the Homestead. The following day, we had a leisurely outdoor lunch at a local winery followed by some touring and tasting of the local wines (fantastic reds and whites). Inspired by the local wine, we played tennis before settling in for dinner. Again, we ended by telling stories in front of the fire. For us, this was the best business trip ever. But it easily could have been the best couples weekend, boys weekend, girls weekend or family getaway. We highly recommend the Hawkesbury Homestead if you want to get away and be surrounded by vineyards and nature. Yet, it's just 15 minutes from the airport and downtown Blenheim. Five Stars! ##### Jeffrey K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 18, 2011 #### Honeymoon in Marlborough My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon in November 2010. It was a dream for both of us. Beautiful wine country, lovely historic home and the amazing owners (Lynda and Charlie)... made it a dream vacation for both of us. It is so peaceful and the gardens are stunning. We spent hours on the patio watching the birds; other days we took the bikes out for rides to the vineyards. If you want to stay in a beautiful home in a prime location this house is perfect for you. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 25, 2010 #### A wonderful gem in Marlborough! My husband & I spent a week at the Hawkesbury Homestead and loved it! Lyndia and Charlie Kelly greeted us on a rainy Saturday afternoon with a beautiful dinner and a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. A perfect way to start our first visit to New Zealand. As we shared dinner with Lyndia and Charlie we began to unwind as we looked out the picture window of the rolling hills with horses running and playing while the rain came down and made a wonderful sound on the tin roof. As I expressed to our host and hostess it was a magical moment one that you would read about in a novel! We are avid readers! Hawkesbury Homestead is a beautiful 4 bedroom home from the 1800’s and one of the first homesteads in Marlborough. It is right in wine country so you can walk or ride bikes to the local wineries. Bikes and helmets are provided. The homestead has been re-modeled for comfort and function. A big kitchen that is fully supplied for enjoying meals at home, outside BBQ for hanging by your private pool or sitting on the back or front porch enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner with a nice New Zealand wine. If you enjoy playing tennis then there is a private tennis court that looks out to the vineyards and rolling hills. We stayed in the master bedroom downstairs that looked out on the vineyards and we enjoyed the 4 poster king bed, fireplace, updated master bathroom with claw tub for soaking! My husband and I spent our nights (after wine tasting and exploring all day) in front of a huge roaring fire (there are 3 fireplaces in the home) in the sitting room at the front of the house while reading and having a glass of wine. Also, in the front sitting room you will find many brochures, maps and information for things to do and see around Marlborough. Lyndia and Charlie were always available to answer questions. We only used the first floor since it was just the two of us but this home would be perfect for a family get together or for friends who like to travel together. In addition to the downstairs Master there are 3 spacious bedrooms upstairs with bathrooms and one of the bedrooms has a full porch for you to sit and enjoy the view of the vineyards. Owning a wine shop & tasting room, we are constantly searching for new wines and therefore we usually stay at a working winery or private home. We would highly recommend Hawkesbury as a place to explore wine country, unwind, re-kindle/re-charge your relationship or as a gathering place! Thank you Lyndia & Charlie! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### D G. Mar 31, 2010 #### Wonderful Marlborough Experience! Our group of seven adults had a wonderful stay at the Homestead in the Marlborough Wine Country. The house was a perfect way to enjoy the local experience... right in the wine country and close to all the vineyards. The rooms were well appointed and in great shape. Our hosts, Lynda Marie and her husband Charlie were very attentive to our needs and helped us with planning our daily adventures. Their suggestion to prepare dinner for us the first night we arrived was not only a wonderful meal, but also a perfect way to meet them and learn more about the local area. We would not change a thing. We all enjoyed ourselves and would plan to return again soon. The only comments we could add to help improve the experience would be to correct the banner ad for this unit to acknowledge there are 3.5 baths, not 4.5 available to the renters. Also, window coverings on the ground floor bathroom would help to provide more privacy. These are minor issues and in no way detracted from our overall exoerience. We look forward to our next visit. ##### D G. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cheap Hotels in Moncton](https://www.expedia.ca/Moncton-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d4051-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Rimouski](https://www.expedia.ca/Rimouski-Hotels.d4120.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hilton Vacation Club Grande Villas Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Grande-Villas-Resort.h428608.Hotel-Information) > > [Staywell Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Staywell-Inn-Suites.h1522500.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Spokane](https://www.expedia.ca/Spokane-Hotels.d602959.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Montreal Metropolitan, BW Signature Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Hotel-Montreal-Metropolitain.h33679412.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Resort Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Orlando.h24054711.Hotel-Information) > > [Nosara Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Nosara-Beach-Hotel.h32722062.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Lake George](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels.d6055969.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Canmore](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels.d10131.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Downtown Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Victoria-Victoria-Hotels.0-n6215781-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beach Hotel in South America](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-America-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d6023117-tBeachHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights > [Flights from British Columbia (YXJ) to Grande Prairie (YQU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxj/yqu/fort-saint-john-to-grande-prairie) > > [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lax/yyc/los-angeles-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Farwaniya (KWI) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/kwi/dxb/kuwait-city-to-dubai) > > [Flights from Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/178288/flights-from-montreal) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Riyadh (RUH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/ruh/calgary-to-riyadh) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego (SAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/san/vancouver-to-san-diego) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Manila (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mnl/toronto-to-manila) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mco/toronto-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Terrace (YXT) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxt/lax/terrace-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Rome (FCO) to Olbia (OLB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fco/olb/rome-to-olbia) ### Packages > [Hawaii](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/213/Hawaii) > > [Saint Joseph's Oratory](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Josephs-Oratory-Cote-des-NeigesNotre-Dame-de-Grace.d501876.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Canterbury Cathedral](https://www.expedia.ca/Canterbury-Cathedral-Canterbury.d6091945.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Signal Hill National Historic Site](https://www.expedia.ca/Signal-Hill-National-Historic-Site-St-Johns.d6141229.Vacation-Attraction)