My husband and I just returned from a 15 day trip around the South Island New Zealand. We stayed at the Blue Ridge Estates for 1 night on our trip. Overall, this was an excellent stay. We very much enjoyed meeting Brian and Lesley who were warm, inviting, and helpful with recommendations for dinner and winery tours. They have a... more

If you are considering visiting the Wine Trail in Marlborough this accommodation is perfect. Excellent location for visiting lots of wineries and the towns of Picton and Blenheim. Wonderful peaceful vineyard, extremely private. Great facilities large bedroom and ensuite bathroom beautifully decorated with private patio area for relaxing. Brian and Lesley were wonderful hosts, gave us lots of tips and... more

Brian and Lesley Avery give you a welcome second to none when you arrive at their beautifully appointed b/b. The house has won the Master Builders' House of the Year Award. The rooms are modern, very clean and well furnished. Lesley is a mine of information and could not be more helpful. Brian can answer all the questions you care... more

My husband and I stayed at the Blue Ridge Estate at the end of December 2007, in the Blue Room. Unfortunately we were only able to stay for one night, but really wished we could have stayed longer. Our hosts, Brian and Lesley, were very welcoming, and Brian was very helpful with tips on places to visit. He also helped... more

Blue Ridge Estate provided a wonderful stay during our honeymoon to New Zealand. Blue Ridge Estate is located in the middle of Blenheim, and the property is located on a vineyard that grow grapes for local wineries (St Clair). The Blue room has a sliding glass door that opens onto the back of the vineyar and provides a wonderful view... more

We stayed here for one night in December 2005. Brian and Lesley Avery, the owners, were very welcoming and helpful. The rate was very reasonable and the setting in a vineyard was beautiful. We highly recommend it. more