Sennen House Historic Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catering Accommodation Picton

Seclusion: An elegant haven of relaxation, privacy and tranquility.

Heritage: One of Picton’s original colonial homesteads, built in 1886, extensively restored, and registered under the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Environment: Set in 5 acres of Queen Elizabeth II National Trust protected native forest and grounds.

Location: Only a short 1km stroll to Picton’s restaurants, shops, ferries and foreshore.

Hosts: Richard & Imogen have travelled extensively throughout NZ and will happily share their knowledge of local history and activities, and their passion for NZ, it’s native plants and environment.

Accommodation Options & Features

Sympathetically restored to offer 5 individually designed spacious accommodation options.

Queen Victoria Suite

Named after Queen Victoria who was in reign when Sennen House was built.

• Elegant suite, though a smaller option is spacious, sunny and welcoming
• Decorated in regal plum and cream with an attractive Queen Size Bed with pine headboard
• Small kitchen – fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave and sink
• Comfortable leather chairs and separate dining area
• Opening onto a spacious sunny north-facing balcony with views across the grounds to Picton

Sir Joseph Banks’ Apartment

Named after the English naturalist, botanist & science patron who took part in Captain James Cook’s first great voyage.

• Comfortable and inviting, decorated in tranquil green and deep cream
• Queen Size Bed and a Single Bed
• Private open plan lounge and kitchen with fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave, sink and stove top
• Spacious sunny secluded north-facing balcony with wonderful outlook to the native bushclad hill

James Cook Apartment

Named after Captain James Cook, the great British explorer who first discovered New Zealand in 1769 and landed at Ships Cove in the Marlborough Sounds on January 16th 1770.

• Luxurious, spacious and pampering (the largest apartment), decorated in nautical blue and cream
• Large bedroom with ornate cast iron King Size Bed and Double Beds
• Large separate lounge with leather sofa and open fire for cosy winter evenings
• Full size kitchen with toaster, kettle, microwave, fridge, stove top and oven
• Private north-facing wrap round verandah with views across the grounds to Picton

Edwin Fox Suite

Named after the Edwin Fox, the world’s ninth oldest wooden sailing ship, docked in Picton harbour.

• This expansive suite is stately and superior, decorated in rich tones of soft gold, green & terracotta
• Luxurious Super King Size Bed (twin option available)
• Luxurious bathroom with large shower and separate bath
• Exclusive use of the grand formal lounge with leather sofa and dining area
• Separate small kitchen microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and sink
• Many historic features including the original working fireplace and ornate pressed steel ceiling
• Wrap round verandah with views to the gardens and sheep-grazed hills

Reservations can be made as a huge two bed roomed combination, incorporating the Queen Charlotte Suite. This option allows guests exclusive use of the grand main entrance of the house with its ornately panelled hallway, hand carved dado rail, beautifully carved newel post & native timber panelled staircase.

Queen Charlotte Suite

Named after Queen Charlotte, after whom the Queen Charlotte Sound takes its name.

• Decorated in cool lemon, jade and terracotta with an ornately carved four poster King Size Bed
• Dining area and comfortable leather sofa
• Separate small kitchen fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave
• Bathroom with bath & shower
• Opens onto a private and secluded brick patio beneath the 100-year-old camellia tree

Breakfast

A generous and varied breakfast hamper is provided for you, in your room, allowing you to take your breakfast in private, at a time to suit just you. Breakfast includes juice, fruit bowl, fresh bread, home-made preserves, seasonal fruit salad, yoghurt, cereals, free range eggs, milk and New Zealand honey.

Location

9 Oxford Street, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand. Ideally located to explore the stunning Marlborough region with its wineries, beautiful coastline, magnificent landscapes and famous Queen Charlotte Track.