Historic Blenheim B and B with hosts passionate about good food and Marlborough wine

Meet your hosts at Marlborough Bed & Breakfast

Marilyn and Philip warmly invite you to their Bed & Breakfast near Blenheim at historic "Woodside", Tua Marina where food and wine is their passion.

Philip qualified as a chef in England, moved to corporate hospitality and attained Wine and Spirit Trust qualifications. Marilyn is a Kiwi and a returned local.

Both have worked in the UK in first class hotels and Philip in the Caribbean and West Virginia, USA.

Philip enjoys looking after their herd of 3 cattle of varying breeds. There are two range hens enjoying the good life, no cats but a young mixed breed dog "Charlie" who was adopted from the local SPCA and succeeds Jess as guest host dog.

Philip is also a past owner and always enthusiast of classic motor cars. Learning guitar, building, wine and of course cooking feature high on his list of interests.  

Marilyn enjoys walking Charlie, wine and has her own website design business.

Walnut grove

15 walnut trees also adorn the property. You are more than welcome in late summer to gather walnuts. Last year, 1 ton of these nuts went to Uncle Joe's Walnuts, an award winning walnut oil producer.

Woodside - an 1877 historic home

Your hosts feel privileged to be the owners of Woodside, an historic property built in 1877 for Mr John Burroughs of Gloucestershire, England. They are only the second owners of Woodside who are not descendants of Mr Burroughs.

Since moving, Philip has restored the south wing of the home and installed inside bathrooms!

Your hosts at this unique Blenheim B&B look forward to sharing their home with you and look forward to making your stay truly memorable.