Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa

Welcome to Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa, your home away from home in Martinborough, just a 90 minute drive from Wellington. Located on 14 acres of beautiful Wairarapa country, Brackenridge offers you the complete country experience. Our idyllic tranquil setting means that you have the perfect base to experience the Wairarapa

You'll find everything you need to make yourself at home in our accommodation including continental breakfast provisions for self-catering.  You are welcome to bring your dog (Selected Two Bedroom Cottages only).

The Brackenridge Spa offers a full treatment menu of body treatments and massage, specialised facials, hair removal as well as wedding make-up, eyelash extensions, manicures and pedicures.

SPECIAL

Stay for 3 nights pay for 2, in a 2-bedroom Cottage!

Available Sunday 6 - Wednesday 9 October 2024. Phone or email to book.

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Accommodation

Accommodation

The perfect break in the picturesque countryside of Martinborough.

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Weddings & Events

Weddings

Whether you are both planning a small, private wedding or celebrating with many we are here to help. Our venue has the ability to host up to 120 people for your ceremony and reception.

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Spa

Brackenridge Spa

Take a dip in the pool, challenge yourself to a tough workout or visit our beauty therapists where they will have you look and feel your best.

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Complete Country
Indulgence Package

Country Indulgence
Package

One nights accommodation in a Studio, with a bottle of bubbles & a cheese platter on arrival plus dinner for two at Tirohana, including pickup and drop off, & $100.00 Spa treatment of your choice.

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Your Dream Wedding at Brackenridge

Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa is a stunning country-style wedding venue in Martinborough, Wairarapa. Featuring expansive lawns and gardens, open fires and sunny veranda’s, all set amidst rolling country hills. We are the perfect wedding venue with beautiful spaces to hold your wedding ceremony and reception. There are also plenty of photographic opportunities onsite, plus accommodation and a day spa.

Whether you are both planning a small, private wedding or celebrating with many we are here to help. Our venue has the ability to host up to 120 people for your ceremony and reception.

So you can choose the style and space that meets your vision. Outdoors in the white rose garden, under the pear trees or inside our banquet room with roaring fires.

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they say

“Brackenridge is one of my favourite Wairarapa wedding venues to photograph at. With Courtenay and her team in charge, you just know that everything is going to be taken care of to the highest standard, and run seamlessly. The cottages onsite are perfect for getting ready and the grounds are always beautiful no matter the season. I am always excited to work here.”

Belinda Pratt, Wedding Photographer,
August 2024

“We recently got married at Brackenridge and had the absolute best bloody weekend and day ever!!! The biggest selling Point for us was that the ceremony and reception were all onsite, we could stay on site in beautiful accommodation, it came with a great caterer, and of course we got to work with Courtnay. If you are an anxious wee bride or just finding wedding planning in general stressful, you need to get yourself a Courtnay!!! Thank you for everything! We had the happiest, best day of our life and didn’t feel like even one ounce of stress. I wish we could re live our day xxx”

Kel & Rudi,
March 2024

"We had the most incredible wedding day and stay thanks to Courtnay and the team. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. They ensured everything went to plan and made sure all our guests were well looked after. The cottages make for great accommodation for guests convenient and comfortable.
We are so thankful to the Brackenridge team!!"

Priya & Ollie,
March 2024

"Courtnay and the team at Brackenridge were amazing for our wedding back in March! Courtnay and the team took care of all the set up and little things that popped up so that we could have a great wedding day. 100% recommend Brackenridge. In addition, the grounds were well kept and the accommodation was lovely and comfortable."

Nicky & Alex,
March 2024

"We had our elopement wedding at Brackenridge last march, everything was so perfect, better than anything we imagined. Courtnay is amazing, she took care of every detail, supporting us and advising with everything, considering that our wedding day was a challenging rainy and windy day. Everything worked well. Brackenridge made our biggest dream to come true, our happiest day ever. The cottage was amazing and comfortable, the bouquet, cake, the food after wedding, bride make up, photographer, celebrant and everything in the package was incredible."

Elaine & Olly,
March 2024

"We got married at Brackenridge and it was such a fabulous venue! Courtnay and the team were so organised and diligent, we felt we could totally relax and enjoy our wedding to the full extent. What you don’t always realise when looking for a venue, is that having someone there who will manage the day and turn your vision into a reality for you is priceless. Courtnay was an absolute gift and we cannot thank her and the team enough. I cannot recommend Brackenridge highly enough."

Harry & Alex,
March 2024

"Couldn't have asked for a better venue than Brackenridge for our wedding in January. Courtnay and the whole team went above and beyond to ensure everything went to plan and our guests have not stopped raving about how it. The cottages were also very comfortable to get ready in and was great to be able to have our guests staying on-site."

Melissa & Michael,
January 2024

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Excellent friendly service. Great accommodation. Spa treatments were amazing...highly recommend all you girls that need a time out..book!!

Tama and Chris Hiroti

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Accommodation was great, clean & well serviced. Hospitality was amazing with friendly and professional staff. Loved the spa treatments,. Will most surely be returning soon for more pampering.

Aileen Quirk

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I had a spa treatment as I live locally. A real treat and made to feel special by lovely staff. Faultless experience. Will be back :D

Deborah Smith

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Such a gorgeous little spot, beautiful fire place and lovely heated bathroom floors, perfect for the winter weather. Access to gym and pool till 10pm! Spa services were also so lush So good. Loved it and will definitely be back.

Georgia Sawtell

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Spa treatments were amazing. Professional, friendly and expert services provided. Beautiful setting, top quality products and refreshments were a delightful touch. I left feeling pampered and would highly recommend.

Megan Pettis

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Courtnay and the team at Brackenridge were amazing for our wedding back in March! Courtnay and the team took care of all the set up and little things that popped up so that we could have a great wedding day. 100% recommend Brackenridge. In addition, the grounds were well kept and the accommodation was lovely and comfortable.

Nicky A

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We had the most incredible wedding day and stay thanks to Courtnay and the team. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. They ensured everything went to plan and made sure all our guests were well looked after. The cottages make for great accommodation for guests convenient and comfortable. We are so thankful to the Brackenridge team!!

Priya Prema

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Five of us had our make-up done for a wedding recently at the Brackenridge spa. We had such a lovely time and the atmosphere, friendliness and results were 10/10. Highly recommend this wonderful team x

Meg Domett

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Our sons wedding was held their last monday. The staff were impeccable. The venue just fantastic. Everyone was helpful and friendly. A couple of items were lost during the festivities and follow up calls received when those items were found which was most appreciated.

David Croft

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A perfect birthday present for Leanne which she enjoyed immensely. Very relaxing weekend for myself and wife and dog Bella on The apartment was spacious and all amenities. The breakfast cereal were very tasty and eggs beautiful. The dawn chorus was perfect to wake up to,My wife had a most enjoyable afternoon being pampered by absolute lovely south Africa lady in the beauty Spa. We would definitely come again.

Gary Stapleton

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Conferences at Brackenridge

Whether you are planning a small, private or large conference, meeting or function, Brackenridge is, quite simply, the most flexible space in the Wairarapa. Catering up to 150 people, Brackenridge specialises in hosting small to medium events, with a main room for presentations that divides into two large meeting rooms and a further two smaller break out spaces. Perfect for a changing daily programme.

Brackenridge is superb for those small team planning meetings with access to meet in one of the ten settler style cottages; this provides delegates with a private space to meet as well as accommodate.

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