Boutique, hotel style B&B was a description that had us wondering what exactly we were coming to. What we found was a fabulous home hosted by the lovely team of Brenda and Mark, not forgetting Leo the delightful head of security (their friendly and adorable dog).
The spacious and stylish ensuite room was of a very high standard and immaculate taste. They had taken great care to anticipate everything we might need (including sparkling water and scrummy homemade chocolate treats in the fridge).
Their home is situated a convenient 15 minute drive from central Napier and enjoys an enviable position in the pretty countryside. The mature garden is a riot of beautiful blooms and another area has an abundance of fruit trees including grapefruit and avocado. The fruits are harvested by Brenda to provide a sumptuous breakfast. We enjoyed a selection of homemade yogurts and honey from their beehive which all accompanied their fruits. Not to mention the crushed avocado on scrummy toast or homemade jams and marmalade.
Brenda and Mark were only too pleased to help with useful tips on what to do and where to eat, and nothing was too much trouble for them. We borrowed their mountain bikes in order to combine "exercise" with a couple of vineyard visits which was an excellent combination.
We thoroughly enjoyed their company and have no hesitation in recommending Omaranui Garden View to anyone looking for something that little bit special. We certainly didn't want to leave!