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Timara Lodge is an elegant, private lodge, located in the Marlborough region at the northern end of New Zealand's beautiful South Island.
The Lodge
Timara Lodge is proudly New Zealand owned and
operated, and is located on 600 acres of land, which includes 25 acres
of manicured English style gardens, and an imprssive 5 acre man made
lake. The lodge borders the Spy Valley vineyard and winery.
The Lodge offers guests a relaxing and refined environment, and guests can rest easy with the knowledge that the
Marlborough region
is one of the sunniest in New Zealand.
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| The beautiful pool area at Timara Lodge. | A sample of the mouth watering cuisine at Timara Lodge. | The beautiful Timara Lodge. Elegant and peaceful. |
Guest Accommodation
Privacy and comfort are paramount at Timara Lodge.
All rooms have magical views over either the man made lake, the English style gardens, or to the distant mountains.
Your
room has a king size bed (complete with fine italian linen), and it's
own en suite bathroom, complete with hair dryer, heated towel rail,
towels and toiletries. Some have their own spa bath-perfect for relaxing
at day's end. Some also have a private sitting room.
Fine art, antiques and quality furnishings provide a feeling of luxury and refinement.
For your comfort, all rooms are air conditioned, non-smoking, and fully serviced.
Dining and Cuisine
Your host, Louis Schindler, has worked for some of Europe and New Zealand's leading restaurants.
His menus feature the very best kiwi produce, including lobster, salmon,
scallops, oysters and mussels from the Marlborough Sounds. New
Zealand lamb, game and beef are carefully sourced from around New
Zealand to ensure the best possible quality. Herbs and produce from the
Lodge's own gardens ensure freshness. And a selection of wonderful
desserts will leave you hungry for more.
And of course, Louis is happy to cater for any special dietary needs.
The
Marlborough region is well known for the range and quality of it's
wines. The Lodge specialises in wines from the Spy Valley range, but
also has a large selection of locally produced vintages.
The
Johnson Estate vineyards adjoin Timara, and are situated on the
sunny southern side of Marlborough's Wairau Valley. Over 360 acres of
free draining fertile soil produces eight varieties of premium grape for
Spy Valley Wine.
At Spy Valley, the emphasis is on viticultural
excellence. The result are wines that are classically Marlborough.
Owning all our vineyards gives us total control of the winemaking
process, and coupled with an extensive array of modern winemaking
equipment, Spy Valley is able to consistently produce wines of
outstanding quality.
Recreation
Leisure time is yours to do as you please. You
may choose to relax by the pool, or stroll through our wonderful
gardens. Or perhaps a game of tennis. Our Spy Valley winery adjoins
Timara Lodge-why not take a tour and sample the Marlborough region's
acclaimed Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
There are numerous other local wineries which also offer excellent lunch menus featuring the very best local produce.
If
your desire is a more active stay, then a round of golf can be played
at the nearby Fairhall Golf Course. Private gardens and boutique olive
groves, fine art galleries and local craft studios are all within a
short distance of the Lodge.
Other activities include bird
watching and eco tours, cycling, walking, hunting, fishing (both fresh
and salt water), 4 wheel driving, white water rafting, mountain biking,
skiing, and horse trekking.
And of course a visit to Marlborough
is not complete without sampling the wonders of the Marlborough Sounds.
The sheltered waters comprise the Queen Charlotte, Pelorus and Kenepuru
Sounds. They provide a wonderful setting for sailing, diving, fishing,
cruising, kayaking and viewing the abundance of local marine life.
And within 90 minutes drive, you can sample the very best of the
Nelson
and Kaikoura regions.
To conclude your day, why not read a book
in our library? Or perhaps enjoy a vintage wine, cognac, or fine malt
whisky with other guests.
The choice is yours. Do as little, or as much as you desire.
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| The spectacular gardens at Timara Lodge. | The beautiful man made lake at Timara Lodge. | The Main Sitting Room at Timara Lodge. |
Endorsements
When you stay with us, you can be assured of an unforgettable experience, as many of our guests testify.
Guest's Comments
We
have found the most perfect place to stay in the world! Nothing is
missing!! What an exceptional place you have made it with your genuine
hospitality, meticulous standards and thoroughly 'unstuffy' atmosphere
and the best food we had tasted all holiday! We hope to return to New
Zealand one day and Timara Lodge will be top of our list.S&D O,
Cobham, Surrey, UK.
Dear Michal & Louis, thank you for this
most incredible experience! From the moment we arrived, we felt as if we
were sharing a country home with good friends. Louis, every meal was
exquisite and the wine pairings perfect! (Wow, that white chocolate
custard!). Michal, your hospitality put us perfectly at ease - thanks -
and thanks for introducing me to Pimms! I will miss the view of the lake
from the breakfast room. Thank you again for an extraordinary
experience.T&M M, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Michal & Louis -
the property of course is amazingly beautiful but we were most impressed
with the quality of the service. The meals we've eaten have been
without a doubt the best in New Zealand from Stewart Island to Cape
Reinga. Thank you for being such gracious hosts. PS If anyone else is
reading this, Louis' bacon is not to be missed!HC & MR, New York,
USA.
We had a wonderful stay in charming Timara Lodge. The garden
is more beautiful than ever. We hope very much that Louis and Michal
will stay in this stunning establishment for a long time. It is
wonderful to have such a charming, cheerful couple as hosts. And the
knowledge from Louis of how to turn nature's treasures into tasteful
delicacies. We will come again!U&G O, Germany.
Truly one of
the best experiences we've ever had at home or in our travels. Michal
& Louis are two of the nicest most talented people we've met. We
look forward to coming back soon. Thank you.J&M F, Kirkland,
Washington, USA.
Dear Louis and Michal, We just wanted to say
what a marvellous time we had during our stay at Timara Lodge last week -
Timara goes way beyond hospitality. Michal and Louis make you feel as
if you are staying with friends for the weekend! Thanks for looking
after us so well.D & S E, Summerseat, Bury, UK
Superb Michal
& Louis, and the staff are great! Best dinners in New Zealand. Thank
you for making our visit a wonderful experience! If we can't adopt you -
will you adopt us?L&B S, Doylestown, PA, USA
We feel
privileged to have shared Timara with Michal & Louis. Sublime food,
dispensed by a beautiful couple. We wish you every success for the
future.T&S L, UK.
Timara Lodge is located in the Marlborough region. To learn more about the region click here.
