Description:
Swansdown Cottage
offers you the chance to experience New Zealand
farm life from the seclusion and tranquility of
your own private accommodation. Built
in the early 1920's by the Harding sisters as a
holiday cottage, it was relocated by your your
hosts Pat & David in 1998. In January 1999
the cottage was totally redecorated in the style
in which it was built, with modern addition of
electricity. Care was taken to preserve the
native Rimu and Totara timbers used throughout.
Sip
wonderful world famous local wines, watch the
cattle graze and see the sun go down. Very
relaxing. If you are feeling energetic,
just a short stroll away are the Montana
Brancott Winery and Restaurant
and the Wairau Lagoon walkway, where you can
view the wreck of the old "Waverley".
The Opawa River bounds the farm and feel welcome
to walk the farm which gives amazing views of
Cook Straight and across to the North Island,
Blenheim and the Wairau Plains. Alternatively as
an option, David will take interested parties on
a half-day Farm Tour , learn about the
cattle on our 1500 acre hill property
An
ideal base from which to explore world famous
local wineries, olive groves, craft outlets and
the picturesque clean green Marlborough Sounds.
Wake
to the sound of the birds and enjoy a sumptuous
continental style breakfast (included in
tariff), with fresh local fruit (in season)
homemade muesli, yogurt, muffins, fruit juice,
home made jam and bread. Tea, coffee and toast
making facilities are available in the cottage,
plus microwave and gas BBQ.
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