FAQs
Please have a read of some of our most commonly asked questions. If you require any further information about your stay with us, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Yes, St Leonards has a two night minimum stay policy. This takes into consideration many different things such as costs of linen, cleaning & availability, especially during our peak seasons. We appreciate your understanding.
Yes! We are more than happy to help you celebrate. In the past we have hosted, honeymooners, anniversaries, birthdays, engagements etc. Please take a look at our add on's when booking, to see how we can make your special day more memorable.
Yes, at St Leonards we have free parking for one car per cottage. The parking spots are located right next door to the cottage you will be staying in. If you require more parking space, please contact us directly.
The wineries in Blenheim are amazing and a great way to get around and experience them is on bikes.
Should you like to do a professional bike wine tour or self-guided bike tour on either standard or e-bikes, we suggest booking with one of our recommended tour groups listed on our 'Things to Do' page. We do not currently have any private bikes for rent.
Yes, at St Leonards we have alpaca, sheep, deer and chickens. All our animals are very friendly and love to be fed by our guests. We do suggest that you feed the animals before entering their areas as they can get very excited! Children must be supervised at all times and all gates must be closed behind you. Please do not enter the deer enclosure. We ask that all guests treat our animals with the love and respect that we do.
We do have two dogs on the property- Bella & Bindi. They are very friendly but can bark when they see new people. If you do not like dogs, please let us know and we will keep them away during your stay.
What a privilege! We have had many bridal parties get ready and newly weds stay at the property. We have a Wedding night package that consists of champagne, a general tidy up for your return after the wedding, chocolates, decorations etc. Please take a look at our add on's when booking. We would love to assist you on your special day.
What our other guests had to say
Natashya, you and Jonathan have created a peaceful paradise. The gardens, animals, our Stable’s lodging are all just beautiful. Nothing has been missed. Our stay was perfect, a longer visit next time. Thank you, Judy and Bob
Judith, US
The cottages were recommended to us and we were sooo pleased that we could stay there. The cottage we stayed in was private, quiet and comfortable. It was very well appointed with all the things we needed to help enjoy our stay. The themed approach to the decoration of the cottages is novel and...
Roopleson, NZ
Wow! It is really better than I thought it would be after looking only in the Internet photos. We lived at the little house called Cottage and it was Perfect. Very rustical but still luxurious. The host was amazing and the place just had the heart that you would not find anywhere. They will get...
Anna, Poland