Why? To explain quite how outstanding The Peppertree is , I need to put things in context… Four of us were almost in the middle of our six plus weeks away from day-to-day life in London. We had already enjoyed spring in Japan, at the peak of the cherry and plum blossom season and, following a short break in Sydney,... more

When you come across a property that the owners have lavished care & love on restoring and then they offer it to you as paid accommodation- you have to consider yourself extremely lucky.The Peppertree is all of these and more.The later reviews say it all but the earlier grumpy ones leave you questioning the value of Trip Advisor- my comment... more

This "five-star" B&B just south of Blenheim has a lot going for it -- genial and attentive hosts, good food (much of it grown organically in the back yard garden and orchard), proximity to the Marlborough vineyards and the Picton ferry, But it proved almost twice as expensive as comparable B&Bs we have stayed at, in the "Heritage and Character"... more

A two night stay in early February. The house is very comfortable and well appointed and the hosts, Heidi and Werner, are very welcoming and hospitable. A highlight is the chance to sample Werner’s own wines in the early evening as pre-dinner drinks. We ate in Blenheim both nights in a restaurant called Bacchus, which was very good. more

I thoroughly enjoyed the luxurious comfort and quiet peace at the Peppertree. The room was spacious and the cooked breakfasts absolutely delicious including homemade jams, muesli and muffins. The gracious hosts, Heidi and Werner, were enthusiastic and nothing was too much. The attention to detail was evident everywhere – I loved the fresh fruit and flowers in the bedroom. The... more

A wonderful place in a beautiful part of the country matched by gracious hosts. Heidi's cooking is exquisite and the food is well presented. You have to taste the Swiss Bircher muesli and this cooked eggs and ahhh..... everything is so mouth watering. We loved the social hour in the evening where you will meet all the other guest. Heidi's... more

We felt that this property was overpriced for the accommodations provided. It was quite cold in our room, the bathroom was across the hall, the breakfast did not compare with other lodgings in NZ. My 2nd trip to NZ and this was a disappointment. more

with wonderful fresh local produce. Heidi is an excellent host, the BEST we’ve had - nothing is too much trouble. Werner keep up the excellent wine making, your wine is top world class. We will be back for sure! Thank you - - - Margareth & Mike more

Our stay here was very disappointing, especially considering the price. We got worried when we saw earplugs next to the bed, and sure enough a loud train passes by just yards from the house. The room is filled with antique furniture which may look charming but unfortunately the sofa in our room smelled musty and it was decidedly uncomfortable. Save... more