Luxury Bed and Breakfast- Blenheim – Home 9013559 B&B
- 4 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Luxury Bed and Breakfast- Blenheim – Home 9013559
- B&B
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Welcome to Castello Di Vino, where you will find your own private piece of paradise.
With 360 degree views of surrounding vineyards and forest, a spa pool to watch the sun set or a wood-fired hot tub to see the stars, staying here is a luxurious and unique experience.
As a bonus, it is just a 5-minute drive to the start of the Golden Mile, boasting some of Marlborough's finest vineyards and restaurants.
Castello Di Vino is perfect for couples or families who want an unforgettable stay.
Castello Di Vino is set on a beautiful 6 acre property, situated 15 minutes from Blenheim and 25 minutes from Picton. The property includes a large pond, freshwater stream, small vineyard, small orchard, as well as plenty of open grass spaces and foliage. We can accommodate up to seven guests.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bed
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($131.49) $200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Please smoke as far away from the house as possible.
Please respect the animals on our/the neighbours property, they are all friendly!
About the owner
Sheryl H.
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- New Zealand
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 12 reviews
Excellent
12 reviews
- Excellent
- 11
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Perfection!”
Our two night stay was absolutely wonderful from the moment we booked. Sheryl promptly informed us of how to make our way to the property and sendt another courteously email just before our arrival. … More
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“A perfect idyll”
A perfect place to stay. Contact before arriving was excellent giving us piece of mind and excellent directions. The accommodation was exactly as described and spot on for 3 generations. Comfortable s… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for the lovely feedback Linda. We are so happy that you had a memorable time with your mum and niece. We would welcome you back anytime as you were perfect guests- considerate, respectful, great communicators and you treated our home with care and consideration.
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“The Best”
Perfection. Location Accommodation Cleanliness Hospitality Recommendations Brett & Mel made part of our holiday effortless and fantastic. Would love to return.
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Response from the owner Thanks for this review Paula. We enjoyed hosting you and would readily welcome you back. You were awesome guests
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“Disappointing...”
This review makes me sad as it could have been so much better, especially if our Host hadn’t “dropped the ball”! With better hosting, I would have awarded 4 TripAdvisor stars, with … More
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Response from the owner It is a shame that our guests saw fit to write a review of this nature, as we have always had great feedback regarding the service we provide. The guest who wrote this review also wrote the following statements to us via email (verifiable by the booking platform): ”Your home/ property is beautiful, and you and Brett have been super thoughtful and generous with all the extra touches! ...Amazing!” and “Wow - you 2 are phenomenally hospitable and generous! Thank you so much for the bubbly! (Hubby says thank you too - he thinks it’s his Birthday prez and says he might share it with me!!!)”. Clearly her review does not match these comments, so she has made claims that are untrue and we believe to be vindictive as she has also published them on other review sites. It is only fair that a response be written to explain my actions. Brett was away for the weekend moving our daughter out of her flat in Auckland and bringing her home down here at the end of her four-year University degree. It seems that my perception of the guests needing total privacy and their expectations of service were not equal. As no one was home when the guests arrived, a meet and greet did not happen. I was unaware the guests did not have a car, nor that they were in residence, until a taxi arrived to pick them up. When I knocked on their door to let them know that the taxi was here for them, it was clear to me that it was not a suitable time to chat, as Stan indicated he was in a state of undress in the lounge. This was extremely embarrassing for me, so I knew I would need to make personal contact at specified and prearranged times only. The next morning when breakfast was delivered no one was about to speak to again. This is not uncommon, and it never concerns us, because many guests like their privacy. An arrangement was made to catch up in person (at a specified time) so that I could show the guests the nuances of the spa pool and explain how the wood-fired hot tub operates (not easy if you are not familiar with it). As these explanations are lengthy, it is much better to do this in person rather than by email. I feel that this may have been interpreted as a reluctance to agree to do the hot tub request, but this was not the case at all. I spoke with Stan about all of this at the time of our meeting, but Ellen was not present. Later that day, when I arrived home Ellen saw me pull up in the car and quickly went back inside. I interpreted this as an indication that she did not want to speak with me, so I respected their privacy and did not make further contact. I did in fact, spend several hours in the dark and rain preparing the hot-tub and getting it nice and warm for their arrival home at 11pm. (The tub takes 1 hour to fill with fresh water and 2-3 hours to heat with a renewal of firewood required every half an hour – walking up a steep hill). I even provided them with a lamp so that they could find their way in the dark. For some reason, they never used the hot tub, despite me sending an email communication at 7:51 pm as a reply to Ellen’s statement of “Just confirming we’d still like to make use of the hill top hot tub tonight! We don’t mind the Spring rain at all! :). My reply was “Yes that's all ok. The hot tub is steaming away and should stay warm for a good while. I'll stoke it up before I go to bed.” and again at 9.18 pm saying “The hot tub may even be too warm. The hose is up there if you need to add cold water.” (It was still at 36 degrees the next morning). The guests did not want breakfast on the second morning and had requested a late check out, which we agreed to. The key to the apartment was left on our private hall table quite early (I was home), so I interpreted this as a sign for privacy again, and I went out afterwards and sent a brief email saying goodbye at the same time. Unfortunately, I never met Ellen, but that was not my fault as I did try several times. There were only 4 people living here the whole time and as this is our family home, not a hotel, it is inevitable that some noise will be heard by guests from movement upstairs. We are conscious of this and try hard to minimize it as much as possible. The guest claims that the dinghy in our pond is ornamental only. This is not true, it is a fully functional solid, watertight dinghy with oars permanently attached to it and many guests have used it. The suggestion about us providing bottled water may seem to be a good one, however our water here is from a deep bore and of the highest quality, with no added chemicals. Guests have always been satisfied with this and as well it saves the use of plastic bottles which pollute the environment. The suggestion of providing Makana chocolate – yes, we can certainly see the merit of this. As we always provide complimentary Marlborough wine, this would make sense as well. We feel that that this review is harsh and unfair. Meeting people and helping them have a memorable and enjoyable stay is how we like run to run our Bed and Breakfast. We are hugely disappointed in this feedback and still perplexed as to what we didn’t do/provide.
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“Quiet, comfortable slice of paradise in Blenheim”
Fabulous stay over our wedding anniversary weekend!! The beds are very comfortable and the rooms are incredibly clean. We found communication with the owner was fantastic and she was very welcoming. L… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for these comments. You were easy guests to host and we hope to see you back again one day, sooner not later.
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“Magnificent views and exceptional accomodation”
Stylish, luxury accomodation in the midst of the Blenheim vineyards. After a warm welcome from our hosts we explored the property, wandering through paddocks to a beautifully manicured lake, followin… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for this great feedback. We do our best to provide a pleasant and memorable experience for all guests. We hope you can return again sometime soon.
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“Luxury & beautiful - hard to beat anywhere in the world”
The hosts were fantastic. The facilities were just as we expected. This property is worth every cent. We will definitely be coming back.
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Response from the owner Thank you. We really enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you again too.
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“Exceptional”
Stayed here with my partner and his family. It was exceptional. Incredible value for money. Amazing views. Exceptionally kind and helpful hosts. Spa and hot pool was a real treat with panoramic views.… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for the great review. Steph and Benoit were awesome guests and we would welcome them back anytime.
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“Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing”
If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind then this is the place. Beautiful outlook to vineyards and forested hills but close enough to town to do activities. The owners have some alpacas and… More
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Response from the owner You'd be welcome to stay again anytime. Thanks for the nice review.
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“Brilliant”
Amazing location and super friendly hosts. Brett and Sheryl made us feel right at home from the moment we first arrived. Bed was extremely comfortable. Only stayed one night but definitely would re… More
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Response from the owner Thanks. You were awesome guests and we are glad you enjoyed Blenheim and our home. Please visit again and stay longer!
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Sheryl (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Sheryl (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Sheryl (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Sheryl the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Sheryl (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Sheryl (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Sheryl (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Sheryl (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sheryl (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Sheryl (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Sheryl (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sheryl (the owner) a message.
If Sheryl (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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