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Vineyard Villa Martinborough, New Zealand

Margrain Vineyard and Villas Introduction

Margrain Vineyard and Villas offers a unique vineyard villa in Martinborough, a sleepy town in the southern reaches of the Wairarapa.

Our vineyard accommodation in Martinborough provides a unique vineyard experience. Stay amongst the vines on a vineyard dedicated to producing fine wines, or make good use of our Martinborough conference venue.

We are ideally situated in close proximity to Wellington City centre and the Wellington airport, and only an hour's leisurely drive from the heart of the city.

The world renowned Martinborough wineries are also within easy walking distance of our vineyard villa complex.

Margrain Vineyard and Villas are also an ideal location for unique, executive retreats. With two venue options available, we can facilitate up to 25 people at our Martinborough conference venue.

Vineyard Villa in Martinborough

We offer unique vineyard accommodation in Martinborough, comprising of 15 charming, well-appointed villas set amongst the vines.

Our deluxe villas are tastefully decorated, each with their own individual style. Each villa has one bedroom, a spacious en suite, sitting area, and a private balcony providing superb views over the Huangaroa River Valley to the distant mountains.

Choose from a king-twin bed combination, or a queen-size bed.

The Pinot Suite is our executive villa, which also has a spa bath and separate lounge area.

Villa Facilities

Our vineyard villa in Martinborough facilities include:

• Sky TV
• Refrigerator
• Off street parking
• Wheelchair access to one villa

Martinborough Conference Venues

Our vineyard villa in Martinborough is also a unique location for executive retreats and Martinborough conference venues. We can facilitate up to 25 people and are especially suited to smaller, informal conferences.

The Woolshed – Conference venue for up to 25 people either boardroom or U-shaped. Large off-street parking areas and small breakout areas on veranda and in courtyard arew available.

The Boardroom – Conference venue for up to 15 people. The following equipment is included in the hire charge: overhead projector, whiteboard, electronic whiteboard, flipchart presenter, TV and video, fax and telephone.

Come to Margrain Vineyard and Villas and treat your guests, colleagues and clients to our unique vineyard experience.

For further information about our Martinborough conference venues, please contact us or visit our vineyard villa in Martinborough Web site.

About Martinborough

At the head of a geologically insignificant horseshoe valley in the southern Wairarapa, in the southern reaches of New Zealand's North Island, lies the once sleepy town of Martinborough. On the Terrace raised above the Huangaroa River which runs around the edge of the town, vines grow in near perfect conditions.

The mighty Tararua Range to the west, combined with low hills to the north and east protects this tiny area from rainfall throughout the long dry summer. Shallow silt and clay loams over deep gravels have limited fertility and an ideal water holding capacity. In all but the driest years, the vines have sufficient moisture without the need for irrigation, to support growth until mid season. Some time in January depleted soil moisture then causes growth to cease leaving the vine with no other option but to concentrate on ripening fruit perfectly.

Spring frosts can be a problem but days over 30 degrees Celsius are rare, giving long, moderate and controlled ripening conditions. Extended autumns usually mean harvest decisions are not pressured by weather or disease but rather by optimum physiological ripeness. Crops are kept low by cold outbreaks from the exposed southern flank, which usually occur at least once during the critical flowering period. Vine growth is further suppressed by the merciless north westerly winds which can blow for weeks during the spring equinox, buffeting tender shoots and drying out the soil.

Under these conditions, Pinot Noir in particular, produces at its best.

For further information about our Martinborough conference venues, please contact us or visit our vineyard villa in Martinborough Web site.

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