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McCormick House Luxury Accommodation

Rating (Qualmark)

Cancellation policies apply

1. McCormick House from petanque terrain2. McCormick House from driveway entrance3. Boatshed Room bed4. Captain's Room bath5. Captain's Room6. Libby and Toby7. Boatshed Room ensuite8. Palm Room9. Palm Room spa bath10. Palm Room ensuite11. Palm Room gallery sun loungers12. Guest dining room

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

21 Leicester Street
Picton MARLBOROUGH
(Cnr of Leicester St & Milton Tce)
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Relax in style in a quiet, picturesque, sunny location with your friendly kiwi hosts, Jeanne and Carl.

Choose from three individually designed rooms - each richly furnished with a sumptuous bed, luxurious bed and bath linens and featuring a stunning, designer ensuite bathroom.

Wake to the melodic sound of bellbirds and tui.


Start your day at this luxury Picton bed and breakfast with a leisurely delicious breakfast of fresh local fare.

Your 5th generation New Zealand hosts, Jeanne & Carl, welcome you to their lovely, historic Picton home. They enjoy meeting guests from different cultures and are both happy to share their local knowledge and passion for their amazing country.


You may wish to choose the delicious antipasto platter as an alternative to eating out.

Enjoy relaxed dining either indoors, or alfresco in your choice of garden setting.

Your lavish antipasto platter includes a selection of cheeses, cold meats, local salmon, seafood, olives, bread with dips, fruit and salad.

Compliment your meal with a bottle of reasonably priced, local Marlborough wine purchased from our cellar selection.

McCormick House is No1 on Trip Advisor Picton and Marlborough's only 5 star Enviro Gold rated accommodation.

Order in advance and please advise any special dietary requirements or allergies.

Platter for one $35
Platter for two $50
Stunning Marlborough Wines from $20 per bottle

Luxurious Bedrooms........

The three ensuite bedrooms are incomparably different in style, but all boast sumptuous 100% Egyptian cotton linen throughout. Features include double Jacuzzi, large antique claw foot bath and huge double showers.

Choose from:

* The Palm Room with double spa bath
* The Captain's Room with large claw-foot bath
* The Boatshed Room with New Zealand Pacific theme

Historic Home...sympathetically restored

McCormick House was architecturally designed and built for one of Picton's earliest Colonial settlers, Scotsman Donald McCormick. Today, this gracious Picton home has been extensively restored, sympathetically retaining its beautiful, original native rimu timber panelling, staircase and fireplaces. Featuring half an acre of private established, award winning native gardens.

Leisurely Gourmet Breakfasts........

Where else in Marlborough can you savour leisurely gourmet breakfasts featuring fresh eggs from the McCormick House hens: Salmon and scrambled eggs, French toast, eggs bennedict, gourmet sausages, hash browns, fresh local bacon,
organic home grown herbs and produce from the garden,freshly baked breads or muesli....

And to drink, freshly squeezed orange juice, organic fair trade fresh ground coffee or choose from a superior selection of teas?


Location..........Location.......Location

Conveniently located away from busy highways and downtown noise, just a couple of minutes drive from the Interisland ferry, local bus or train station.
Carl or Jeanne are happy to provide complimentary transfers by prior arrangement.

McCormick House is set in a quiet, sunny location overlooking picturesque, native forest and only minutes walk from Picton town centre, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, stunning Queen Charlotte Sound waterfront scenery, kayaking, boat cruises, parasailing, horse treks, mountain biking, eco-tours and Picton bush walks.
Sustainability.......

Jeanne & Carl care about their environment with a commitment to recycling, conserving resources, solar water heating, composting, environmental projects and reducing energy needs. They are happy to share ideas with you and are proud to be the only Marlborough accommodation to be awarded both Qualmark 5 star and the prestigious Enviro-Gold rating.
  • Airport shuttle
  • award winning gardens. Local art
  • Bar / Lounge
  • book exchange
  • Café
  • Conference/Meeting facilities
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Gay friendly
  • Jewelery
  • Large
  • library
  • local courtesy transfers. Taxi service.
  • Luggage storage
  • native
  • Non-smoking property
  • Not suitable for children
  • On-site secure undercover parking
  • Petanque Terrain
  • Room service - limited service
  • sculptures
  • Wifi access

The Palm Room

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Maximum is 2. Not suitable for children under 12. Your luxurious, romantic hideaway with king size four poster bed, double ensuite, double multijet shower, seperate spa bathroom. 100% Egyptian cotton linen, robes and towels
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 double
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • Dial-up
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

The Captain's Room

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Rates are for 1-2. Maximum is 2. Not suitable for children under 12. Capturing romantic elegance. Luxuriously appointed super king size bed or 2 super king singles. 100% Egyptian cotton linen, seperate ensuite plus antique claw foot bath in your bedroom.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 superking
or

2 king singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

The Boatshed Room

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Featuring a New Zealand Pacific theme in sea blues. Sunny bay window overlooks private native garden. Luxurious queen size bed with 100% Egyptian cotton towels & linens. Designer ensuite with double size shower, direct dial phone & free wireless internet
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 double
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Dial-up
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Business Facilities

Free Wireless or wired highspeed internet.
Free Guest laptop computer.
Direct dial in room telephone.
Fax printing and camera to CD service.
Free Secure document storage.
 

 
Check In 1500hrs
Check In Instructions Please advise your estimated time of arrival when booking.
Early check in or out, may be available by prior request.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There From the Picton High street roundabout, continue 1.5km along Waikawa Road, then turn right into Leicester St.
McCormick House is on the right, number 21, our driveway is just before the intersection of Milton Terrace.
Guest parking is up the driveway, on the right.

From Blenheim airport gates turn right into Middle Renwick Road, then left into Jacksons Road, turn right into Rapaura Road. At Spring Creek stop sign turn Left. You are now heading North on Main Highway 1 toward Picton. Follow the main Road into Picton. You will see Waikawa Rd signposted. Turn right into Waikawa Road, keep going straight after the roundabout. After about 1.5km from the roundabout, turn right into Leicester St, McCormick House (number 21) is the third house up the hill on the right. Our driveway is almost on the next intersection.Drive around the huge old Black Beech tree and you should be able to park close to the house.

Courtesy transfers from Picton airport, train, bus, interisland ferry are available. Please contact Carl and Jeanne for more information.
Parking Free, secure off street secure parking is always available for guests.

Secure vehicle storage is available while guests are walking the Queen Charlotte Track.
Things To Do The picturesque seaside town of Picton is situated in the heart of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
Easily accessed by 'interisland ferry' or 'plane' 25km from Wellington (New Zealand's capital), or a four hour drive from Christchurch via the magnificent mountain scenery of the Kaikoura coastal highway.

'Picton' offers many excellent restaurants, cafes and bars.
Stroll among specialist gift and craft shops and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Picton's foreshore featuring many attractions, including visiting one of the oldest wooden sailing ships in the world. The Edwin Fox was built in India in 1853 of Burmese teak. It was once used to transport convicts from England to Australia. She is now preserved in a purpose built dry-dock which is open to the Public.

Nearby is 'Seahorse World' showing displays of many different types of fish and seahorses.

The Picton Museum is well worth a visit with displays and artifacts of the local whaling industry, also many interesting displays of local Maori and early settlers.

From the Picton waterfront cruise 'boat' trips are a great way to experience the beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound.
For the more adventurous try your hand at 'sailing' or 'sea kayaking'.

Visits to forgotten sunken shipwrecks can be arranged by an underwater guided 'diving' tour. Picton's boat harbour and Waikawa marina ( the largest in the south Island) are both within a couple of minutes drive of McCormick House.

Enjoy the secluded bays, coves and sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. Spend a delightful day on the water and take in a personalised and leisurely 'ecotour', learn Maori and European history while encountering wildlife as you cruise on the 74 year old launch Tukanekai. This 42 foot doublemasted classic launch is cosy, quiet and dignified. Each cruise highlights different aspects of New Zealand's land heritage and seascape.

If you'd like to stretch your legs, our world renowned 'Queen Charlotte Track' is just a step away. The four day 71km track passes through historic sites, beautiful secluded bays and lush coastal bush. Walkers can be dropped off and picked up by 'boat' at key areas of the track, for shorter walking options.

If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground there are a wide range of activities including an excellent local 'golf' course.
Many short bush walks from McCormick House provide stunning panoramic views of Queen Charlotte Sound.

A must for wine lovers is a visit to one of the world's finest wine producing regions, showcasing Marlborough's award winning Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Methode Traditionelle wines.
'Sounds Connection' run full or half day wine tours specialising in smaller relaxed groups.

Picton's closest award winning winery, Johanneshof Cellars featuring New Zealand's first underground rock cellar is well worth a visit.

Let Picton be your base for 'driving' to Havelock via Queen Charlotte drive( gateway to the picturesque Keneperu Sound) or historic Port Underwood.

At the end of your busy day relax back in the tranquil surroundings of McCormick House.

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