Olde Mill House B&B & Bike2Wine Cycle Hire

clean and cosy, also tastefully decorated - lacks nothing when comparing to standard motels - great balance of privacy, character, + service - free wifi and included breakfast are great bonus placing this well above any average motel - private jacuzzi spa setting - bikes, even tandem for guest use (was cool) - quiet location - beats any motel (and I am generally not a great BnB fan) - hosts Diane + Robert are delightful and not intrusive - 5 star

What a beautiful property - our room was cozy and well equipped, and had a super comfy bed. We enjoyed the terrace outside of our room, and the hot tub on the shared deck. The continental breakfast each morning was generous. We were able to use the bikes to do some wine tasting, and Teresa had lots of tips and insight to make our stay relaxing. Thanks for a great time - would definitely recommend, and return when we’re in NZ again.

The Olde Mill House was a great place to stay. The yard is beautiful when you walk up to the house. Teresa was very friendly and helpful giving us advice on where to go and what to see. Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. We loved that there were electric blankets The breakfast was also very good. Bike rentals are included and are a great way to visit the wineries. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Teresa and Ike!

The Olde Mill House is a perfect location for convenient and fun bike riding to loads of nearby wineries. Teresa and Ike were consummate hosts, picking us up from the airport, taking us to a winery when it was pouring rain, and returning us to the airport at the end of our stay. When our bikes got wet overnight, they pulled out dry ones for us! The bnb is ultra cozy (the fireplace was often lit as we were there in July, NZ winter) yet we still made use of our patio walkout for morning coffee. We used the hot tub almost every night. Teresa and Ike were super friendly and helpful and also gave us the space for us to enjoy ourselves. I wish I was still there for the morning croissants and espresso machine made coffee every morning- can't wait to go back!!!

We chose this b& b as it seemed to offer a good option enabling us to cycle to wine tastings at the Blenheim vinyards. On that basis it worked. As a B & B it's pretty functional and basic. It's not the most comfortable or welcoming but it is clean. We received a standard e mail on the afternoon of our arrival to tell us the owner might not be there when we arrived. We felt this was probably normal. Note there are lots of steps from the car. That was OK for us but not ideal if you need help. It felt like going to an airb&b letting ourselves in via a key safe The room was small with little room for suitcases. Breakfast is strictly 8.30 to 9.30 as the owners don't live on site and at 9.30 go to open up the bike hire. If we were booking the trip again I'd think it's worth looking for better options in Blenheim with shuttles to the vinyards or there are plenty of bike hire options for the vinyards

Pro-tip: don't stay in Blenheim, stay here in Renwick, the heart of the wine scene. Ike and Teresa will take great care of you. It's complete one stop shopping: they also run a bike rental outfit, so your bikes are included in the room fee. You just wake up in the morning, have the delicious breakfast prepared by Teresa, and you're out the door on your bike, visiting and tasting at cellar doors, which are minutes from the Inn. Teresa can also give you great advice as to which wineries and restaurants to visit. Can't be beat!