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The Jolly Poacher Retreat

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hunting Cottage | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Hunting Cottage | Living room | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 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 Single Beds

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Fishing Cottage | Terrace/patio

Fishing Cottage

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

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The price is CHF 114
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

The Jolly Poacher Retreat

Bed & breakfast in Spring Creek with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities.
The Jolly Poacher Retreat offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast has kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and dressing gowns.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

During your stay at The Jolly Poacher Retreat, you'll be within walking distance of Wairau River. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, library and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • 12 minutes on foot from Wairau River and a 5-minute drive from St Clair Winery
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Jolly Poacher Retreat offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly The Jolly Poacher Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Spring Creek bed & breakfast is smoke free.

The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library
  • Private wine tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room dining only
  • Kitchen
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in April.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 ratings 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" "
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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