Blenheim not only famous for great wine, but also style…
While travelling and working, we’re meeting people and viewing properties we would never have known about. The dynamic Rose Montgomery runs a lovely spacious cottage homestay on the family vineyard and what Rose doesn’t know about the Marlborough area, isn’t worth knowing. We spend a good hour picking her brains about the area and when she asks if we know about French Fields, we shake our heads. Rose flies into action, makes a quick phone call and suddenly we’re hurtling 10mins up the road to meet Ruth Struthers.
Ruth’s property is purpose-built in the French Provencal style and located in endless fields of Lavender – the same lavender used in the beauty products for her three luxurious honeymoon suites. The 3-course breakfasts menu sounds delicious and I have to say, the romance of this beautiful property is sure hard to beat. Here’s me with Rose and Ruth enjoying the view.
In the spirit of inclusion, here’s another photo with Michael…only because the red jacket adds a bit of interest.
Why do travellers visit Blenheim + Marlborough region?
Like me, Michael loves good quality, nourishing food, so on Rose’s recommendation we decide upon the Rock Ferry Winery Café for lunch. It’s quite an intimate space and humming! The wait staff don’t have a table for us but they’re determined to find a solution and they do. Here’s Michael trying to follow the-chew-slowly rule…
…I’m content to linger over the white-fleshed Tarakihi and all the other pretties on my plate.
Blenheim is a great location for the lifestyle travellers – people who love premium wine and the comforts of life. This has been a great day and a positive one. Right now, I’m a ‘happy camper’ (figuratively speaking of course).
Happy Travelling!
