Sennen House

Picton, New Zealand

At A Glance

Experience the essence of timeless elegance and Victorian Charm at the historical Sennen House in Picton. Discover New Zealand’s colonial past built in 1886 and registered under the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, the magnificent 2-story villa is one of Picton’s original colonial homestead. This boutique and historic house feature three well-appointed and individually designed accommodation options. All lodgings feature ornate furnishings and décor surrounded by beautiful, manicured gardens. Situated in an ideal location for exploring the Queen Charlotte Track and only minutes’ drive from the Picton foreshore, make Sennen house your perfect base for exploring the surrounds.

 

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Check In: 15:00

Check Out: 10:00

Closest Airports: Marlborough Airport

Nearby Landmarks: Queen Charlotte Track, Marlborough Sounds, Picton, Picton Harbour

More Details: Courtesy Transfer from ferry, bus and train available.

Location

Located in Picton, Sennen house is situated just minutes from the Picton waterfront. The accommodation is just 26 minutes from Marlborough airport, two hours from Nelson airport and over 4 hour drive from Wellington International Airport.

 

Boutique Stay

Choose from 3 different room types at the boutique Sennen House. The Jame Cook Apartment is full of character and offers charming and comfortable lodgings with a separate bedroom, large separate sitting room with dining and seating and a kitchenette and access to the verandah. The Sir Joseph Banks Apartment is decorated with elegance and includes a orante cast iron bed, private lounge with sofa bed, ensutie and kitchenette. Enjoy a wonderful outlook to our native bush clad hill, the garden and hills beyond on the spacious sunny north-facing balcony. The Queen Charlotte Studio features a small kitchenette, dining ...

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Delicious Dining

Enjoy delicious breakfast provisions in privacy and comfort with appropriate facilities. Enjoy breakfast in the apartment or alfresco on one of the balconies with beautiful views overlooking Picton. Choose from a delicious continental breakfast including fruit juice, fruit bowls, bread, yogurt free range eggs, cereal and more. You may choose to explore the area, just minutes from Picton, there are some fantastic options for dining during lunch and dinner that feature some the areas well known fresh produce and gourmet spectaculars as well as locally sourced wines.

 

Historic Grandeur

Built in 1886, for Mr George Alexander Smith, Sennen House is Picton’s most magnificent colonial villa. The Smith family were involved in the timber business owning local sawmills, and a joinery venture which made furniture and architectural features. The house has always been a prominent landmark in Picton, appearing in early photographs and originally being sited on 25 acres of land. Today the property is registered under the ‘New Zealand Historic Places Trust’ and retains its elegance and charm as well as unique architectural features.

 
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Discover Picton

Just a 10-15 minute walk from Picton, discover Picton and its ease of access to the surrounding natural wonders. Discover the Marlborough region from wine tours and seafood and gourmet tours featuring Marlborough’s renowned fresh produce and wine to cruising among the sounds and walking among the world-renowned Queen Charlotte Track. 

 

Contact Us to start planning your holiday to SENNEN HOUSE or take a look at our itineraries to Picton, Marlborough & The Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand.