Lemon grove, olive trees & vineyards

The place

My place is a private location for only a few guests. Located in the heart of Marlborough wine country, Antares Homestay is architecturally designed, comprising 3 octagonal modules, therefore each room has a unique and interesting shape and large windows providing garden views.

At Antares Homestay you will find relaxed hospitality in a beautiful and secluded 4-acre native garden setting with freshwater ponds and fascinating wildlife, surrounded by vineyards and our olive and lemon groves.

From our central location, you can explore and taste the delights of Marlborough at nearby wineries and restaurants including the world-renowned Herzog Winery, just a short stroll from Antares Homestay, plus The Gin Shack, No 1 Family Estate, Vines Village & The Fancy Cow within 1.5kms of us.

Explore the nearby Wairau River, one of our planet’s finest examples of a braided river, home to trout, salmon, and breeding ground of aquatic birdlife including the endangered black-fronted tern and black-billed gull.
You're welcome to stay here if you're traveling in a SMALL TO MEDIUM sized SELF-CONTAINED motorhome or SMALL TO MEDIUM SELF-CONTAINED campervan ONLY.
We have a chill out barn area with darts, pétanque & games.
Chilled drinks & snacks available - charge per item.
We are only 5 minutes' walk to Herzog cellar door.
Also close by we have the Fancy Cow -brewery, wine tastings, pizzeria & Italian restaurant,
Vines Village - cafe, deli, gin & wine tasting & shops, & No 1 Family Estate Methode Traditionelle tasting plus a great selection of other wineries within 5kms.
During your stay pick yourself a lemon for your drinks, we have our own olive oil for sale plus lemon curd, marmalade & various fresh fruit & nuts - season dependent
If you wish to take a day off from driving we have bikes for hire to explore the local area & wineries - special offer to guests staying of $50 a day includes a helmet, water bottle, high viz vest & map.
Please note arrival after 12 Noon & depart by 11 am

What's included

• Private site
• Water

Sites

• Lemon Grove Site

  from $45 a night · 1 vehicle at a time

Which vehicles can stay

• Self-contained vehicles, or a portable toilet you use

House rules

• Check-in: arrival details are sent once your booking is confirmed

Reviews

Rated 4.94 out of 5 (35 reviews)

Lovely site, easy to find
Mostly dark sky so good view of the stars. Would have liked to stop.a bit longer but not on this occasion. Mandy gave us a few tips for our trip south.

Had an amazing stay, beautiful place in between the vineyards and mountains! Also great we could lend some bikes!!

Excellent location for the wineries. Beautiful spot, very peaceful.

A lovely, peaceful campsite among beautiful trees. Space for the kids to roam and friendly hosts. Super easy to find and close to the wineries. Would recommend! Thank you for a great stay.

Mandy is a wonderful and warm-hearted host and we felt truly at home during our stay. Her garden is full of olive trees and citrus fruits, surrounded by greenery and very peaceful. A perfect base for exploring the wine region. One of our favorite spots during our 4 weeks in New Zealand. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your warm welcome, Mandy!