When we arrived we were greeted by Ngaire, who received us with friendly conversation and a warm smile.
The bach was absolutely spectacular, set on their farm surrounded by their sheep paddocks and nestled in front of the hills. The inside was spotless and had so many amenities and added touches that we didn't want for anything. They had even provided us with a fair amount of starter breakfasts to keep us going for days, including farm-fresh eggs, bread, granola, jams and honey and more.
The location of the bach was perfect, being only 10 minutes outside of Havelock North and other close-by destinations in the Hawkes Bay. It was also only a short drive away from the Pekapeka wetlands walkway, Te Mata Peak, Ocean Beach, as well as an abundance of walkways and river trails for running, cycling or walking.
Following Ngaire's advice, we tried Alessandro's Pizzeria and were not disappointed - it was delicious and worked great as takeaway. Havelock North also has a plethora of great cafes, shops and bookstores that will keep you busy when you're not out enjoying the sunshine.
This spot was an absolute gem and we can't wait to get back and spend another holiday here.