Holiday Accommodation Marlborough, New Zealand

The Shakes Cottage Introduction

Welcome to The Shakes Cottage offering cosy, self-catering holiday accommodation in Marlborough beside Gibson's Creek.

Our lovely cottage in Marlborough is set amongst our apricot trees and vineyards in Renwick—the heart of Marlborough's wine region.

Our holiday accommodation in Marlborough gets its name from the Canadian cedar shake roof tiles, adding interest and complimenting the overall cottage design and ambience.

The Shakes Cottage is a five-minute drive from Marlborough Airport and 30 minutes from the Interisland Ferry at Picton. The cottage is on the outskirts of the township of Renwick and 10 minutes from Blenheim.

Our Holiday Accommodation in Marlborough

The Shakes Cottage in Marlborough is the ideal base from which to explore the many Marlborough vineyards. Or, stop off and stay at our cottage in Marlborough on the way to one of the many attractions New Zealand has to offer. These include Kaikoura on the scenic East Coast, Havelock giving access to Marlborough Sounds, or the arts centre of Nelson.

Many local wineries are within easy cycling distance. Two bicycles are available for your use.

Our cottage in Marlborough is cheery and comfortable with a high ceiling and mezzanine floor. Ideal for a couple, it has a comfortable double bed and casual seating area.

For further information about our holiday accommodation in Marlborough, please contact us.

Local Marlborough Activities

While you are enjoying your stay at The Shakes Cottage why not explore our local area. Marlborough has a lot to offer:

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Whale Watching Kaikoura
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Golden Sand Beach, Marlborough
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• Wine tours
• Boat cruises on Marlborough Sounds
• Sea kayaking
• Whale watching, swimming with dolphins and seals
• Fishing trips
• Splendid hiking and day walks

Find a fresh country adventure and see what else happens in this beautiful region:

• Enjoy a high country horse trekking trip
• Explore private gardens open for viewing
• Local museums and restored heritage homes illustrate the early history of the region
• Find out about fly-fishing and hunting tours
• In summer you can do a guided tour of Molesworth Station, a high country farm. View the grandeur and beauty of the mountainous high country
• Take a walk in Wither Hills Farm Park—great views over Marlborough and the Wairau Plains
• Visit an orchard for seasonal fruit, in particular Marlborough cherries (December to January)
• Art galleries offer ever changing exhibitions of local and national artists
• Take a river cruise along the traditional trading route used by the early settlers
• Visit the Alpaca and Llamas just out of Koromiko

About the Marlborough Region

Marlborough is New Zealand's largest grape growing and wine making region with 65 wineries, 290 grape growers and 4054 hectares in grape production. Nearly all of the wineries welcome visitors for tasting sessions and many have a cafe or restaurant on site.

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Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc is the region's specialty, but wines made with Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are also highly acclaimed. Wine trail maps make it easy to find your way around the vineyards.

Before the wine industry came along, Marlborough's fame lay with its sounds—sunken valleys that are home to all kinds of wonderful bird and sea life, including terns, shags, blue penguins, dolphins and seals.

Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds can be explored by boat—ferry, runabout, luxury charter launch or kayak. Admire the spectacular scenery where bush and mountains rise straight from the sea, and secret coves beckon you for a swim.

Queen Charlotte Track is another way to appreciate the intricate waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. The 67-kilometre track passes through lush coastal forest, around coves and inlets, and along skyline ridges offering breathtaking views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.

For further information about our holiday accommodation in Marlborough, please contact us.