Piers is a gracious, personable, and extremely generous host. We all, kids included (age 8, 8, and 13), had an amazing time exploring the farm, communing with the chickens, trying to pet the sheep, picking fruit out of the orchard, and doing the ropes course with Piers. The beds were comfy, the bedrooms nicely carpeted and curtained, the linens ample. The bathroom was more than adequate and the constellation ceiling in the WC was a lovely touch. Piers’s house is a solid Kiwi farmhouse with beautiful, warm touches. The handmade bespoke furniture, artisan dishes, and wood accents made it very home-like. There are plenty of books and puzzles on hand for a rainy day. The fully-equipped kitchen with a phenomenal view was a pleasure to cook in. The house and property are only 15 min from big grocery stores in Richmond, 20 min to Nelson, 12 min to Mapua, and 20 min to Motueka. We would not hesitate to stay with Piers again (if he would have us!). If we could give Piers 6 stars, we would!
Make a note to follow Piers’s instructions on how to get there as the property has two driveways and both Google and Apple Maps will steer you wrong.