Small Boutique hotels in WELLINGTON

Vast serenity and gastronomic pleasures await those who come to The Martinborough Hotel situated amid endless vineyards in this village of wine. The Martinborough Hotel is a boutique hotel conceived from the original hotel of 1882, and its façade is now an emblem of this romantic town. The hotel has a cozy library with a fireplace for the cooler nights and a rose garden with outdoor furniture to enjoy the sunny days. The hotel is home to Union Square Bistro & Bar in which guest and locals unite to savour the flavours of the region’s harvest. The Martinborough Hotel has rooms and suites divided over the property in three categories; heritage, garden, and Petit, each portraying the hotel’s unique history, environment, and attention to detail. They are spacious and welcoming with their natural light and cozy furniture. Martinborough is the perfect place to explore the region’s fine wines, gastronomy, and nature. Exploring the Patuna Chasm, fishing on Lake Ferry and strolling through the grape vines of Ata Rangi are just some of the activities to enjoy.

Nestled between the foothills of the Rimutaka Mountain range and the clifftops above the dramatic Palliser Bay, Wharekauhau Lodge is located in the heart of one of the most spectacular farms in the world. Built along the lines of an Edwardian country manor, Wharekauhau lodge strikes an elegant, imposing figure as it presides over the 5,500 acres of rolling pastureland. This fabulous property offers luxury boutique-style accommodation, first class cuisine and top-class facilities in a stunning oceanfront setting. Ideal for both active and relaxing stays in this beautiful corner of North Island, Wharekauhau Country Estate offers ATV quad biking, horse trekking, clay target shooting, archery and tennis for the adventurously inclined, while more sedate pleasures could include cellar tastings and winery visits in the famous Marlborough wine region, soothing massages, relaxing dips in the heated indoor swimming pool, or simply curling up by a fireplace with a good book. The Lodge encourages guests to join Chef Marc in the kitchen for a mid-morning coffee, or meet Aaron, the lodge Sommelier and enjoy an impromptu Pinot tasting in the cellar. Continuing on this gourmet theme, no luxury New Zealand farm stay experience would be complete without great food, and Wharekauhau Country Estate serves delicious farm-to-table cuisine based entirely on guests' preferences and the finest produce from the Lodge's gardens and the surrounding region. With just fifteen separate Cottage Suites dotted around the main lodge building, the Owners Cottage and the Wharepapa Cottage, four kilometres from the Lodge, intimate, tranquil stays are guaranteed at Wharekauhau Country Estate. Designed by the award-winning interior designer Virginia Fischer, all cottages feature super-king beds, open gas fireplaces, underfloor heating, private verandas, flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations and Wi-Fi.