So glad to have found this lovely rural spot. A hidden treasure for sure. Vicky's gardens have to be seen to be believed & when you stay at the barn you are free to enjoy them - & enjoy them we did! Such a beautiful rural setting with all the wonderful sights, sounds & smells & animals you would expect to find in the country along with stunning country night skies. It was a delight to drift off to sleep one night to hear cows munching outside the window! Breakfast was provided each morning & always included a selection of Vicky's homemade preserves...delicious! We arrived to find the barn exceptionally clean & very well fitted out with many thoughtful touches that helped make our stay most enjoyable - including fresh flowers from the garden. The bed was really comfortable & the quality of the bed linen had us thinking we were in a hotel not a barn! We really enjoyed the covered outdoor seating area & spent most of our time here reading & relaxing & when that got too hot there are trees a plenty to pull your chair under. Vicky is a wonderful host, warm, friendly & nothing is too much trouble. Waihi is a short picturesque drive away where there are a number of great cafes, supermarkets & a really cute second hand book shop which we spent too much time in. In the other direction is Karangahake gorge which is full of history & beauty & great for walkers & cycling alike. The barn is the a perfect couples get away & we would love to come back. Thank you for sharing it with us Vicky & Pete!