In Martinborough’s compact but seriously exciting wine country,
Margrain Vineyard Villas offers the kind of stay where the vineyard is not a backdrop - it is the whole experience. Set among Margrain’s own vines, with views across the Huangarua River Valley towards the Tararua Ranges, it places you right in the middle of one of Wairarapa’s most characterful producers.
The villas themselves have an old-world warmth, with private balconies, spacious ensuites, lounge areas and in-room continental breakfast - ideal for slow mornings before the cellar door opens. Margrain has been producing wine here since 1992, with a strong focus on Pinot Noir and aromatic varieties, plus more unusual bottles such as Grüner Veltliner and Chenin Blanc.
And that is the real charm: you can wander through the vines, join a vineyard-and-winery tour, taste at the cellar door, eat casually among the vines, then return to your own balcony with a glass in hand. So, if you want Martinborough wine culture with comfort, personality and zero need to rush, Margrain is exactly the sort of place that makes a weekend feel properly poured.
8.5 fabulous
Price from
MYR 395 / night
