Rai Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand



Here are some extracts from the Guest Book we keep at the Mudbrick Lodge

“An Absolute Treat, Time to turn or backs on city life and migrate to the Rai Valley”
Krishna, Auckland, NZ

“Fishing, Hunting, Snorkelling with the ocean life – fantastic! Thank you was a fab stay”
Fiona and Gregor, Auckland, NZ

 
Getting ready for a bush bath

“Your hospitality & generosity has been absolutley outstanding. Thank you soooo much for a magical holiday – you rock!”
Leticia and Jim, Auckland, NZ

“Thank you for the beautiful days here, we enjoyed them very much. Outstanding service and recommendations. The best place to stay for longer!”
Tanja and Markus, Germany

Just wonderful! Thank You! Baths, Fishing, Wine, Food and great hospitality and friends!”
Julie and Ryt, Australia

“Not enough time spent here, but we’re full of memories. Beautiful, excellent, magnificent, spectacular – inadequately describes your piece of paradise! Love Ya! See you soon!"
Pete and Katy, USA

 
Katy enjoying a Marlborough vineyard

“Lost for words to describe how special this experience has been, Thank you for looking after us so well.”
Maria and Alex, London, UK

“Exemplary – suberb – wish we could stay for longer! Next time!”
Ruth and John, Richmond, UK

“What a restful, beautiful Heaven. The food, company, accommodation is 5 Star”
Joel and Deb, Las Vegas, USA

”Very relaxing and cosy stay. Super kiwi persons here!”
Stevigny family, Belgium.

 
Christmas dinner at the Mudbrick Lodge

“Thank you very much for your warm hospitality! What a great place, can’t wait to come back!”
Steve and Sarah, USA

“Mudbrick was truly the foundation for our three week journey into the soul of your magnificent country. Thank you, thank you for your beautiful smile, your introduction to Pete, Takutai and Tane who taught us so much about the Maori people and the ecology of Marlborough Sounds, your profound love of life, your luxurious, eco-friendly lodge, daisy, fresh, warm eggs from the chicken coup, gourmet breakfasts and dinners, a forlorn (and horny) bull...I could go on and on.”
Warren and Dana, USA

“ The Best time – hospitality – perfect – 3 days – too short – could stay forever.”
Ellyn and Ira, USA

“Your generosity, knowledge, food has been outstanding. Thanks for your warm hospitality”
Gill, Annabel, Patrick, Australia

“Great place, Great Cook, Frank enjoyed the short heifers hospitality!”
Vivienne and Frank, Gisborne, NZ

 
Louisa makes pasta at the Mudbrick Lodge

“ We had a great honeymoon, very relaxed here at your wonderful place. Thank you Tania for being such a great person to spend our 3 days with! We will be back!”
Ashley and Michelle, Wellington, NZ

“Two days of Heaven, now back to reality, Thanks”
Mike and Jo, Nelson, NZ

“Wonderful place, excellent time, Thanks for being such a thoughful and entertaining hostess”
Suling and Bruce, London, UK.

“Finally came for Lisa’s birthday – following in the footsteps of our friends Andrew and Jen. Have been wanting to come for a long time. It was so relaxing. Tania – you are terrific, this was more like going to an old friends house for the weekend – see you again soon…”
Michael and Lisa, Hollywood, USA

“Tania makes this place what it is (very special). A real home away from home, don’t change a thing.”
Paul, Helen, Thomas, Nicola, Somerset, UK

“Thanks for filling our bellies with wondrous foods and excellent hospitality”
Tracey, NY, USA



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