10/10 would stay here again. Location was amazing, the bach had everything you could want a bach to have, and it made for the best midwinter getaway.
We had 2 days of fantastic weather, where we sat in the spa and star gazed, walked along the lake, chilled out. One day of stormy weather where we lit the fire and watched tv. Perfect!
We cooked dinner twice - Donna's bach has a stovetop, small oven, jug, microwave and toaster, and they left us a bottle of milk in the fridge. The other night we went to the hotel restaurant where they have a bistro menu. Definitely book on a Saturday or during busy weekends! Clearly a hang out spot for the locals too, so it was buzzing!
The communication before we got there could have been better, but once we had arrived Donna welcomed us in and made us feel at home, making it clear that if we needed anything we only needed to ask. One of the best things though, was how well thought out this bach is that we didn't need to ask. Small touches like the fireplace being set up for us and the spa turned on, coffee packets etc set out, shower gel and shampoo provided like a hotel, a stack of towels. It felt like our host really cared about our experience and the details really helped convey that.
It's cozy, romantic, scenic, perfect for a couple getting out of the city for a long weekend.
Handy hints:
Spark has reception in lake ferry but good luck 2 degrees customers.
Breakfast provided is muesli or weetbix, milk and sugar are also provided.
Pots pans plates etc all provided
Definitely walk along to lake ferry, it's only a 10 min walk
Adorable dogs
Ferryman's burger at the restaurant is delicious
If you need groceries, try get them in Masterton. Martinborough only has a foursquare that has prices through the roof ($6 cucumbers, what?), no groceries in Lake Ferry of course.