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The Blackhouse
Escape to the country…The Blackhouse is a large private self-catering home away from home, providing a quiet retreat for a group of friends or extended family weekend in scenic surroundings, located within the grounds of King’s Ridge Gardens,.
The house is perfect whatever the season for either short or longer stays, whether a lazy, hot outdoorsy summer escape or a cosy midwinter getaway.
(NB unsuitable for children under 12)
With its indoor outdoor flow and superb elevated views over the river and countryside it provides the perfect country escape from city living. The garden has its own petanque court, outdoor chess board and use of a mobile BBQ .
Walk through The Ridge House's landscaped gardens to use the private spa pool. Soak in the spa while you enjoy superb views of snow clad mountains, magnificent sunsets and night skies full of stars. (NB prior booking essential $50 fee per stay).
The area is perfect for guests who want to ride the many bike trails, fish the rivers and explore the regions wineries and a heart of the country stay for tourists wanting to experience life on a small farm in a rural village.
Where in the World?
The Blackhouse is located in the central North Island of New Zealand in private rural surroundings in the charming historic village of Waipawa, Central Hawkes Bay. It is close to many attractions in the region such as beaches, wineries, farmers markets, cafes and antique shops. Only an hour south of Napier City (Napier Airport) it is close to the Art Deco Festival, Mission Concert and Horse of The Year events: 30 minutes from Hastings and Havelock North’s restaurants and vineyards and only 3 hours from Wellington or 5 hours from Auckland. Waipawa is also a stop on the Inter-city and tourist bus routes.
What to do?
The immediate area abounds with attractions and activities from the village’s 4 cafes (visit Nola’s), many antique and bric-a-brac shops, excellent museum, the now famous Waipawa Butchery for the best sausages and steaks in the country. Try trout fishing on the Waipawa and Tukituki rivers (, day license req’d), trail biking (bikes available for hire, $25 per day), horse trekking , country walks, golf, tennis, petanque, local pubs and riverside picnics, etc, etc. For those who enjoy the ocean its 30 minutes drive to wonderful surf and ocean fishing beaches. Visit Junction Vineyard for wine of international quality. Within 30 minutes there are literally dozens of specialty vineyards and the fabulous orchards of the fruit bowl of Hawkes Bay round Havelock North & Hastings.
The Blackhouse is well located for regional events, Big Band performances, The Mission Concert, Vineyard Concerts, Opera at the Townhall, Horse of the Year (grazing available on request ) and many, many more events.