Title: Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home Holiday home in Rapaura with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home (Blenheim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95670000/95668300/95668221/2cab9b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home (Blenheim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95670000/95668300/95668221/fe062f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home (Blenheim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95670000/95668300/95668221/3085a092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home (Blenheim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95670000/95668300/95668221/fcb1e73e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home (Blenheim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95670000/95668300/95668221/6bfe3e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bask in the warmth of Selmes Sanctuary, a haven that seamlessly blends comfort and relaxation. Unwind on the plush couch or enjoy al fresco dining under covered outdoor living, complete with a BBQ and pétanque area. This spacious holiday home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, Smart TV with WiFi connection for entertainment. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Gym - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home Perfectly positioned for natural sunlight, your well-appointed living space oozes comfort and relaxation. Curl up on the plush, leather couch while staying connected via the Smart TV and WiFi. The modern, functional kitchen provides a state-of-the-art oven while being complemented by a formal dining set to enjoy a meal. This spacious holiday home sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, while a heat transfer system provides year-round comfort. The gorgeous master is comprised of a king-size bed while benefitting from indoor-outdoor flow onto private decking. Two additional bedrooms provide a queen and two single beds, while two bathrooms and a washing machine complete the set-up of this executive stay. With an abundance of plants and greenery, you’ll appreciate plenty of fruit shrubs and trees around the property. Step outside onto covered, outdoor living which provides a BBQ and overlooks the surrounding landscape and pétanque area. The gravel driveway provides ample off-road parking on this generous site. A professional fitness centre with gym classes is just across the road, while Saint Clair Vineyard and Makana Confections are just 750 metres away. You're in wine country, with an array of other renowned vineyards in the surrounding area. With all its rural charm, you’re only a 10-minute drive to the amenities of central Blenheim. Beautiful grounds and executive living awaits at Selmes Sanctuary! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.As there is a creek that runs through the property, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water. Please note the gas fireplace is out of service.Please note that are external surveillance cameras that will be operating for added security during your stay.Please be aware a gardener may occasionally be onsite for maintenance between 10:30am - 2:30pm. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97038500/97038498/60e1bc4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dragonflycottage, Fully equiped 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms st Grovetown - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=97038498&PinnedHotelID=97038498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109950000/109949400/109949360/49ccd1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Midcentury Magic in Marlborough Witherlea - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=109949360&PinnedHotelID=109949360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![6 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90680000/90678100/90678099/756b8f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Botham's Beauty - Blenheim Holiday Home Blenheim - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=90678099&PinnedHotelID=90678099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119820000/119814100/119814008/64600ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tepuia Cottage - Havelock Holiday Home Picton - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=119814008&PinnedHotelID=119814008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112800000/112794800/112794739/5237c613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sauvignon Place - Blenheim Holiday Home Blenheim CBD - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=112794739&PinnedHotelID=112794739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996500/37996461/6e15e3ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Escape - Nelson Waterfront Apartment Stepneyville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=37996461&PinnedHotelID=37996461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111330000/111325100/111325027/d786b28a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront & spacious. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 627215 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.45972,173.9198&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dv_%7CFwuod%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%40U%40S%40U%40QBU%40S%40UBQBUBUBQBSBSDSDQBUDQDUDQFQDQDSFSFQFQFOFQFSFQHMFQHSHOHMHQHOHMHOJOHMJOHKJOJMJMJIJOLKJKJKLKJMLGJKLILKLILGLILGLINGLELILENILCLGNENELANENELCNANCLCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LBNBN%40LBNDNDL%40NDLDNFLBNHLDLHLDNFLHLFLHLFLHLJLHJJLFJLLJJJJJLJJJJLJLJLJJHNJNHLJNHNHLHNHPHLHNHRFPHLFPFRFPFNFPFPFRDRDPFPDPDTDPBTDPDRBRBRBPBTBTBP%40TBR%40T%40P%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPATATARATAPATCRATCPCTCTCPCRCREREPCTEPETEPGPEPERGRGPGPGNGPGRGPILGPIRINILIPINILINKNILKNINKJKLKLKLKJMJKJKJMJKLMFKJMHMJMHMFMHMFMHOFMDMHMDOHMBOFMDODM%40ODODMBO%40OBMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOCOAMCOEOEMAOEOEMGMCOIMEMIMEOGMIMGMIMGMIMKMIKKMGKMMKKKKKMKKOKIKMKMKOIKKOIMKOIOIMIOIQIMIOISGQIMGQGSGQGOGQGQGSESEQGQEQEUEQCUEQESCSCSCQCUCUCQAUASCUAQAUASAUAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g07EG8Q4gVfr3Wy__0AVE4YzXUY=) Blenheim, Marlborough #### What's nearby - St Clair Winery \- 2 min drive \- 0.7 miles - Hunter's Winery \- 4 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Allan Scott Family Winemakers \- 5 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Cloudy Bay Vineyards \- 7 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Hans Herzog Estate \- 7 min drive \- 6.9 miles #### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dodson Street Beer Garden - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dodson Street Alehouse - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Grove Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive - ‪Herb + Olive Cafe - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home? ### Where is Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? 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