About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Gray Ridge Vineyard Experience in Alexandra offers a bed and breakfast with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor seating area, and a picnic spot. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a washing machine, private bathrooms with garden views, and a kitchenette. Additional amenities include bathrobes, a tea and coffee maker, and a refrigerator. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, buffet, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfast is served with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. Guests appreciate the friendly host and the scenic location. Local Attractions: Located 57 mi from Queenstown Airport and 24 mi from Central Otago District Council, the property offers hiking and cycling activities. Guests can also enjoy garden views and a relaxing atmosphere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sergio
    Brazil Brazil
    We had the best time from the moment we arrived to when we left. Sue and Paul were super friendly and welcoming—such lovely hosts. They showed us around, offered a complimentary wine tasting (which we definitely said yes to!), and then we settled...
  • Bruce
    Australia Australia
    Our time spent here was perfect from the moment we arrived to the time we left. We were met by our very friendly, warm, welcoming hosts Sue & Paul. After showing us around and asking if we wanted a complimentary wine tasting & tour, we settled...
  • Calvin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It is an operating vineyard in a rural setting. Peacefull with everybody working hard .
  • Hpriebe
    United States United States
    Perfect spot to experience the vineyards of the Alexandra wine region. Paul and Sue are exceptional hosts and clearly love sharing their beautiful space. Private entry and area to relax both indoor and outdoors overlooking the fields of Pinot...
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Sue and Paul are very nice hosts. We chose the optional casual dinner, which was delicious, this allowed us to get to know our hosts and how they came to own and run Grey Ridge Vineyard. The wine is excellent and it was enjoyable to tour the...
  • Judy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, friendly hosts who provided a private winery tour and experience as well as a delicious home cooked meal. The accommodation was exceptional.
  • Jordan
    United States United States
    This was our first night stay in New Zealand and we couldn't have picked a better place. Sue and Paul were the friendliest and most accommodating hosts. The room was very clean and comfortable. Our hosts offered us a tour of their vineyard, a wine...
  • Rhys
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were fantastic. We had a great evening with them and another vineyard owner who came to visit... We recommend this to anyone visiting Otago.....oh and the wine and dinner was great as well
  • Yao
    China China
    This was my second time visiting New Zealand, and by chance, I decided to dive deeper into its wine culture — which led me to Alexandra. What a wonderful surprise! This stay turned out to be the highlight of my entire trip — peaceful, private, and...
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    The information and what was involved in making the wine was very informative

Hosted by Paul and Sue Keast

9.8
Host Review Score
Paul and Sue Keast
Grey Ridge is secluded vineyard, with wide open views and room to explore - perfect for wine lovers interested in tasting, discussing and exploring the whole process from vine to wine, but also for those wanting a relaxed and beautiful space to enjoy. Peace and privacy, both indoors and outside. The gardens and the vineyard are yours to enjoy at your own pace, or just to appreciate from a comfortable spot in the house or on the terrace. All guests can enjoy a private wine tasting with the owners, and a walk-and-talk tour of the vineyard, where Paul explains anything and everything about the vineyard and vines. Share our spacious lounge, enjoy the warmth and romance of the log fire when the weather is chilly, or browse the bookshelves. Dinner with the owners, where the wine is paired with each course, is also possible if arranged in advance. The Vineyard Suite at Grey Ridge is a two bedroom haven of tranquility. It has its own little sitting room, a large bathroom with both bath and separate shower, and two spacious bedrooms. The Orchard Studio is a lovely little ensuite Studio which can accommodate 2 people in a Super-king bed, or two singles. A private patio catches the afternoon sun.
Paul and Sue are the delighted new owners of Grey Ridge Vineyard, which they purchased in 2015. Established in 2002 and 2003, the former Greylands Ridge has a history of making great wines, which is already continuing with Air NZ Wine Awards gold and silver medals in both 2016 and 2017. The views are one of the enduring joys of living on the vineyard as the mountain ridges surrounding the vineyard are a constantly changing version of grey. For 30 years before purchasing Grey Ridge, Paul and Sue lived either in New Plymouth or overseas, as Paul worked in the "Corporate Oil World". Living in four different countries for four years each time, broadened their horizons and has given them a love of adventure, and becoming vineyard owners and workers is just the latest of their life's adventures. They both love meeting guests and sharing their enjoyment of the vineyard.
Grey Ridge vineyard is a 5-10 minute drive from the small towns of Alexandra and Clyde, both of which have an interesting history of the gold-mining activities in past centuries. A very scenic drive of just over an hour takes you to Queenstown or Wanaka, the tourist and “adventure capitals of NZ”, and there are many other beautiful vineyards, Arts trails, bike trails and attractions even closer to the vineyard.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.