Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa

Martinborough is all about food, wine and having a fine time. Park yourself in a character cottage and discover the fine Martinborough air, the vineyards, and restaurants. Martinborough has a large number of vineyards producing wines, notably Pinot Noir. The region has a warm micro-climate, with hills to the east and west. Almost all the vineyards are in thin ribbons around the northern and eastern sides of the town, and on the Dry River to the south. Notable wineries include Schubert Wines, Te Kairanga, Tirohana Estate, Palliser Estate Wines, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyard, Murdoch James, Ata Rangi, Craggy Range, and Alana Estate. During November, the region’s wines are celebrated in the Toast Martinborough wine festival.

Brackenridge Cottages

Bring your appetite to Martinborough, where Pinot Noir and excellent restaurants promise to ease you into a very happy state of mind. From Martinborough’s village centre you can stroll to any or all of the thirty local vineyards. Pick up a map from the visitors centre or if you can’t find the time or energy to wander from vineyard to vineyard, there’s a wine centre where you can sample many wines under one roof.

Relaxing Lounge Areas

If you are looking for luxurious accommodation, then consider the Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa cottages and studios where you can be pampered at the spa, swim in the 20 meter salt-water lap pool, flex your muscles in the gym, or simply relax in the alfresco spa pool . This is the ultimate in country accommodation but Martinborough is only minutes away. Set in fourteen acres of farmland they offer everything you need to relax and enjoy your get-away. Situated just ninety minutes from Wellington City, Brackenridge is also pet friendly. The accommodations include two and four bedroom cottages or studios suitable for families, couples, and singles.

Lap Pool

Whether you’re seeking a weekend escape from the stresses of city life—just a ninety minute drive from Wellington—or planning an extended holiday in one of the most popular parts of New Zealand, then Brackenridge offers you the complete country experience. With settler-style Wairarapa accommodation nestled in a charming rural location, you’ll find everything you need in the cottages or studios to relax, unwind and revel in the fresh Martinborough air.

Website: www.brackenridge.co.nz