McCormick House
You are invited to join them for a pre-dinner glass of world famous Marlborough wine and aperitifs, by a roaring fire or alfresco on the sunny terrace.
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 freshly squeezed orange juice, organic home grown produce from the garden; the freshest eggs courtesy of the McCormick House hens, local salmon from Queen Charlotte Sound, home baked bread and muesli with freshly ground coffee or choose from a superior selection of teas?
Location..........Location.......Location
Ideally located, just 5 minutes drive from the Interisland ferry, local bus or train station. Carl or Jeanne are happy to provide transfers by prior arrangement.
McCormick House is set in a quiet, sunny location overlooking picturesque, native bush 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* and the prestigious Enviro-Gold rating.
The Palm Room
This special room features a luxurious king size four poster bed with 100% Egyptian cotton linen.
Relax on your seagrass sun loungers or soak in your double spa bath with a glass of bubbly and enjoy native garden vistas from your private sun gallery.
The Italian marble and tiled, curved-wall ensuite has a multi-jet double shower.
The Captain's Room
Luxuriously appointed super king size bed or two super king singles.
100% Egyptian cotton linen and electric blankets are supplied.
100% cotton robes and Egyptian cotton towels.
Local hand made natural soaps and toiletries are provided for your convenience.
Relax in a large claw foot bath, set in your bedroom on a tiled pedestal, with private bush views.
The Boatshed Room
Featuring a New Zealand / Pacific theme, providing casual elegance. Sunny bay window overlooks the private native garden and pétanque terrain. Luxurious queen size slat bed with 100% Egyptian cotton linen and electric blanket . Cane lounge chairs, luggage rack, ceiling fan and feature lighting.In room alarm clock radio, direct dial telephone, modem port, TV & DVD. The ensuite is fully tiled, with double size shower, heated towel rail, wall heater and hair drier. 100% cotton robes and Egyptian cotton towels. Hand made soaps and toiletries are provided for your convenience.
Your Hosts Jeanne & Carl ....Jeanne has a background in finance as a banking executive, an invaluable asset in the daily running of McCormick House. She is also very passionate about her garden and catering to the whims of their 2 cats, 'Libby' and 'Toby'. Carl, a designer and restorer of fine furniture, loves making and restoring early New Zealand colonial furniture. Together they enjoy bush walks visiting wineries, fine dining and boating.
Phone +64 3 573-5253 Fax +64 3 573-5263 Click to email Website Click to visit Address 21 Leicester St. Picton 7220 Marlborough New Zealand
