
Surrounding Area
Wineries and Vineyards……
The renowned Martinborough wineries are within
walking distance. (At certain times of the year, normal vineyard activities may disrupt our peace). Mountain bikes are available for the wine trail.
Places of Interest……
• The towns of Masterton, Carterton, Greytown and Featherston for antiques, crafts and museums
• The private gardens of Wairarapa.
• The Palliser Bay coast, seal colony, rock pinnacles


• The Ruakokopatuna glow-worm caves.
• The Mount Bruce wildlife centre, one hour north
( approximate )
Sport and Outdoor Activities……
Golf, tennis, squash, trout fishing, wild game
hunting, rafting, canoeing, water ski-ing, tramping, gliding, horse riding, hot air ballooning, clay bird shooting.
Accommodations
Aylstone was named seventy years ago, now an
executive wine country retreat. Six bedrooms with twin, queen or king beds, all with ensuite bathrooms, are
individual in style, with country ambience, and vineyard or garden vistas.
Amenities
Aylstone is ideally suited to the conference needs of company boards of directors, for business meetings, product launches and promotional purposes as well as small private weddings and occasions.
Because we offer exclusive use of the property, privacy and confidentiality is assured. Recognising the wide variety of corporate and individual requirements, we are happy to discuss special arrangements.
Services Offered
Our mainspring and central interest is of course wine – befitting our unique location in the heart of
Martinborough’s vineyards. Fully licensed, the wine
library stores Champerelle’s award winning cellar,
vintages of the region and the world – from first growths to country classics – also available by the glass. After fifteen years in the city restaurant industry we are delighted we can offer accommodation in a relaxed country setting.
Policies & Restrictions
• Aylstone is a non-smoking establishment indoors.
• There are no facilities for children or pets
• Reservations are essential.
• Guests are welcome by prior arrangement.
Rates & Availability
Tariffs
Lodgings Overnight
From $490.00 - double occupancy, $415.00 - sole use
·Dinner, - Canapés, three course set menu.Wine is extra.
Lodgings Weekend Retreat (2 nights)
From $910.00 - double occupancy, $760.00 - sole use
· Dinner, as above.
· The above rates include a leisurely breakfast
Other Rates On Application
· Luncheons, Peasant Platters or Lunch Baskets by arrangement.
·Two night minimum on long weekends.
·Check in time is 1.pm, Check out is 11.am or by arrangement
·Weekly rates on application.
·Whole of House rate on application.
Other Information
Uncomplicated provincial cuisine is carefully prepared with a Mediterranean slant.
• Breakfast is leisurely, in tune with the seasons.
• Dinner, lodge style, may be conducted in a dinner party atmosphere, or casual, with a special emphasis on menus with food matched to wine.
• The Larder specialises in boutique foods and culinary equipment, for sale.
Directions
DIRECTIONS TO AYLSTONE.
Entering Martinborough Via Featherston, pass Palliser Estate and then Lintz Estate. Turn left after church at corner ( Princess St ) Proceed straight ahead until you reach Huangarua Road ( Fourth on right - Look for white picket fence and tower above building. )