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Watson's Way Backpackers

56 High Street, Renwick, New Zealand
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Banstead UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

I stayed for one night partly on my daughters recommendation and partly due to a wine tasting session that required a little siesta ! It's all been said before - what a gem - very friendly owner on site, very very clean communal areas and a very comfortable and clean ensuite room at a reasonable price - the bed linen... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

This was a fantastic place to stay. The owners Paul and Pat were so accommodating to our needs and what we wanted to do in the area. Paul's local knowledge of the vineyards in the surrounding area was second to none and why we had a full day of biking and wine tasting. The standards of cleanliness and the facilities... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Are group of four of us stayed here for 1 night to explore the vineyards and were very pleased. The rooms are light, clean and well equiped, no dorms and the hosts are excellent. We hired bikes and were given bags for carrying purchases and maps along with knowledge on what tastings were free, open that day etc. Nice garden... More

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Newcastle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We stayed here for 1 night and hired bikes to do the wine tour. We had a campervan and got a $10 discount on the bikes for staying here. Excellent facilities, really good BBQ and hammock in the garden. The hosts are really friendly and helpful and go the extra mile. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This is a great place, well situated, really easy to find. Our double room was very comfortable and spacious and the bathroom was spotless. Paul was very welcoming and helpful. The hostel was busy the night we stayed so there was a friendly buzz in the kitchen and sitting area. I was presented with a chocolate and a freshly picked... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Great location with tons of nearby wineries. Lovely owners, always helpful, friendly and welcoming. Rooms are homey and comfortable. Bikes for rent for cheapy, so can tour around wineries easily. The garden is green and pretty, with trees, hamocks and benches all around.

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Cambs, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We stayed 2 nights here in a camper van. Paul and Pat were v friendly and helpful hosts providing wine tour maps and tips for the best wineries. It is centrally located to many Marlbrough vineyards and very easy to try a few out on a bike which you can hire at v reasonable rates. Clean communal facilities and pleasant... More

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Lafayette, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Watson's Way is the perfect place to stay when visiting the Marlborough wine region. Paul and Pat are amazing! I had to call several times on my way there because I got lost and they patiently talked me through the route. When I went to dinner at one of the wineries, Paul offered to drop me off so I could... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Great place! Paul and Pat were brilliant hosts. We enjoyed our stay and hired bikes to do the wineries which was by far the best way to do it in our opinion. We stayed in our camper but the rooms looked immaculate and the showers and toilets were clean. The tennis courts out the back were fun and all the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We spent two night here while exploring the Marlbourough wineries. We were actually staying in our van on site but we had full use of the hostel facilities. The hostel is the cleanest one I have ever stayed in and the size (20 beds) ensures that the kitchen etc is never crowded. The kitchen even had a garlic crusher, and... More

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Address: 56 High Street, Renwick, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Marlborough Region > Renwick
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Free Parking
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Ranked #1 of 2 Speciality lodging in Renwick

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