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Timara Lodge

Address: Dog Point Rd., R.D. 2, Blenheim
Phone: 03/572-8276
Fax: 03/572-9191
www.timaralodge.co.nz

Price range: $$$$
Location: Blenheim

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Fodor's Review:

This 1923 house is one of Marlborough's original homesteads; its craftsmanship, skilled used of native timber, and luxurious decor evoke an elegant past. The gardens extend over 25 acres and include a pool, a tennis court, a private lake, and masses of clipped hedging. Chef Louis Schindler prepares sumptuous four-course table d'hôte dinners based on local ingredients. Wine tours, trout fishing, sea kayaking, golf, skiing, even whale-watching (an hour and a half away in Kaikoura) can be arranged. The owners have their own vineyard and winery, producing the very successful Spy Valley label. Pros: Their extensive and beautiful garden is a highlight, the chef is ex-Herzog's and is one of the best around, transfers available from Blenheim airport. Cons: Down a narrow country lane, 15-minute drive from Blenheim.

Hotel Details: 2 rooms, 2 suites
In-hotel: tennis court, pool, no kids under 15.
Rate includes: 2 meals
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Dec. 22-27, and July and Aug.