Antares Homestay

We were made very welcome by the hosts, Mandy & Patrick. The setting amongst the gardens, fruit trees and vineyard made our stay very relaxing. A hot tub is available for use outside. There was everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay including a lovely bedroom with views of the garden, a lounge/dining area and a small laundry/kitchen with a full sized fridge. Breakfast was delicious and the home made marmalade was amazing. Mandy is very knowledgeable about the local wineries and surrounding areas which was very helpful. Highly recommended and we intend to return!

Perfect base for wine tasting We loved our stay. Lovely grounds and close to many wineries. We rented bikes from Mandy and, on the bike path and small roads near the Homestay, visited four local vineyards for tasting and lunch. Just a caution, these generally need to be prebooked. A wonderful stay overall

Antares Homestay is a gem in the heart of the Marlborough wine country. The inn keeper Mandy is wonderful and focused on making guests feel like family. She greeted us and provided a tour of the property and amenities. We stayed in the blue room which was large and quiet. Options for either A/C or enjoying the breezes from the gardens and vineyards. The queen size bed was super comfy. Breakfast was freshly baked croissants, fruit, yoghurt, granola and eggs cooked to order if desired. The B&B had a small kitchen with appliances and fridge for some snacks that we had purchased. The gardens and ponds encourage exploring and walking with a glass of local wine. We also used bikes that were available to explore some of the nearby wineries. We plan to be back in New Zealand in the next year or so and will definitely stay here again! So many wineries to check out, but one that was fantastic and right across the street is Hans Herzog. Highly recommend booking a wine tasting there.

Lovely cosy home stay, the hosts went out of their way to help you and seemed genuinely interested in your experiences in the area. Mandy gave excellent recommendations for restaurants, vineyards and lots of other bits and pieces which are so important when you’re only staying somewhere a few days. There aren’t a huge amount of restaurants open in the evening every day so you have to plan where you eat. We stayed in the Studio for 3 nights which included a days bike hire which we really enjoyed as the cycling is so easy in the area. Lovely setting, nice pool in a lovely garden and great hosts, thoroughly recommend.

Excellent accommodations, hosts, and breakfasts