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The Jolly Poacher Retreat

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Property grounds
Hunting Cottage | Living room
Hunting Cottage | Living area
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
28 Bothams Bend Road, Spring Creek, Spring Creek, 7273
  • St Clair Winery
    5 min drive
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough
    7 min drive
  • Marlborough Convention Centre
    7 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Hunting Cottage | Front of property

Hunting Cottage

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Fishing Cottage

Fishing Cottage | Terrace/patio

Fishing Cottage

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Front of property

Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Pool
Kids pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (348)
The price is NZ$185
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
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About the area

Spring Creek

Located in Spring Creek, The Jolly Poacher Retreat is in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Wairau River and St Clair Winery. .This golf bed & breakfast is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from ASB Theatre Marlborough.
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What's nearby

  • St Clair Winery - 5 min drive
  • Seymour Square - 8 min drive
  • Pollard Park - 8 min drive
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 14 min drive
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Poacher Retreat

Bed & breakfast in Spring Creek with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
The Jolly Poacher Retreat offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and bathrobes.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters. Kitchens are outfitted with microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bike hire
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf clubs
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Pillow menu
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • In-room dining only
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Tea service at check-in
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to April
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Jolly Poacher Retreat Spring Creek
The Jolly Poacher Retreat Bed & breakfast
The Jolly Poacher Retreat Bed & breakfast Spring Creek

The Jolly Poacher Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene and lovely place
Spectacular place! The hunting lodge unit was so comfortable, wonderfully decorated and well appointed! The hosts are very friendly and helpful, and delivery a lovely homemade breakfast in the morning. The wifi was awesome, my husband was thrilled! The setting is so beautiful, lovely gardens and a few sheep out the back windows. The area is set in the wine country and is super quiet and peaceful. I wish we had booked more days! Make your reservations, you will be SO glad you did!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These are lovely hosts, it was an honor to be with them. They have arranged this "retreat" to be just that. This is a fine experience, in a lovely land, with two incredible hosts, as much as I hate to give the secret away, if you are going there with you vehicle from the North, this is a Gem, really a great experience, I thank them both, we stayed going and coming back...... we were lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex J

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts built two wonderful cottages about 5 years ago. They are spacious and very tastefully decorated. Bed is super comfortable. The grounds have lovely gardens. The hosts brought breakfast to our cottage in the morning which was great. The nearby town has great restaurants. The Retreat is a bit off the main road, but that makes the seclusion all the better. You will see sheep out the back window! If you want a first class experience in the heart of wine country, this is the place to be!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely hospitable hosts and immaculately presented, slightly quirkily themed accomodations. Great spot to stop or stay a while and handy to berry farms north of Blenheim.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely amazing; from the stunning cottage to the hospitality. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, but very private. Breakfasts far better than advertised not continental but beautiful cooked fresh home grown produce and eggs. Owners great hosts and we were invited into their home three times to watch the Rugby world cup on the big screen (even at 4am) whist consuming hot muffins and coffee. Just superb. . Would always stay again. Cheers Mel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helen and Dave are awesome hosts! Friendly and helpful. The unit is just perfect and located very close to the wineries road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juerg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens surrounding the spacious cottage. Hosts are genuinely friendly, informative and helpful. Only stayed one night so didn’t get to enjoy the pool (or the pool table and bar), but will definitely come back if spending some nights in the region
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. Dave and Helen were amazing hosts and made us feel very welcome. Our place was very clean, beautifully furnished with a hunting flare throughout. The beds were very comfortable. The surrounding gardens were nothing short of magnificent. Dave and Helen even let our 3 grandchildren swim in their pool. We highly recommend the Jolly Poacher Retreat. A&C Campion, Victoria , Australia

10/10 Excellent

R C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay
Loved our 2 nights staying at Fishing cottage. Perfect for a couple or family of 4. Brand new purpose built cottage with all the 5 star amenities. Comfy beds, fresh cooked eggs for breakfast. Absolutely beautifully decorated. A big thank you to hosts Dave & Helen who made our stay really special. Ruth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Austin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this venue was fantastic! The cabins themselves were extremely charming - new construction with a great kitchenette, modern bathroom, comfortable beds. On the estate, there are sheep to watch and a common area for activities. Dave and Helen were such welcoming and helpful hosts! Their personal touches such as the freshly baked lemon loaf and recommendations to eat in town made the stay even enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shinichi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023