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Experience one of New Zealand's finest country retreatsIn the heart of Marlborough's wine growing area lies Old Saint Mary's Convent – a haven for the discerning traveller, where luxury accommodation and an intimate retreat may be found.

Old Saint Mary's Convent is situated on an estate of 20 acres and surrounded on all sides by the vineyards and olive groves Marlborough is famous for.

Spring Creek, with its abundant bird life and trout, meanders lazily through the property. It is here, beneath Marlborough's azure sky, that one may spend a pleasant afternoon sipping local vintages and sampling the provincial gourmet fare.

Designed by Thomas Turnbull and built in 1901 for the Sisters of Mercy, the Convent was originally located next to Saint Mary's Church in Blenheim. It provided nineteen bedrooms for the nuns, a library, music room, sewing room, office and a beautiful chapel upstairs on the first floor.
Old Saint Mary's Convent has a fine collection of 19th and 20th century European and New Zealand art.
In 1994, Mieke and Wilfried Holtrop purchased the Convent and moved it in five pieces to its present location in Rapaura. The task of restoration then began under the guidance of architect Sir Michael Fowler.

The room charge is for two persons' occupancy and includes a complimentary glass of wine before dinner and a delicious breakfast. Tea and coffee are served at all times.

All bathrooms have toiletries, hair dryers and robes. All rooms have SKY cable television.
Our guests have the exclusive use of our Library and Billiard Room with full-size antique billiard table. Complimentary bicycles are available for your vineyard tour.

Chapel Honeymoon Suite

Executive suite, the size of a small apartment, situated in the old Chapel with antique beautifully crafted old stained-glass windows and its own private balcony. Super-King bed, ensuite bathroom with luxurious two-person bath and separate shower. Writing desk with Internet connection, SKY TV and stereo. Mini bar with complimentary bottle of Cloudy Bay Pelorus sparkling wine.

Mother Superior's Room

Spacious room with access to balcony. King size bed and large ensuite bathroom with luxurious two-person bath and walk-in shower. Beautiful views of the garden.

Novice Room

Extra large room with wonderful views over vineyards. Queen size bed and comfortable sitting area. Ensuite bathroom with claw bath and walk-in shower. An optional extra twin room makes this one the Novice Family Suite.

Sister Ancilla - Twin Room

Sunny spacious room with Super-King or Twin beds. Large ensuite bathroom with old-fashioned bath and separate shower. Morning sun wakes you up for a coffee on the balcony.

Rates on request.