My husband and I stayed at this property while we were on our honeymoon in New Zealand recently, and we could not recommend the Barn Studio more!
The space itself is beautiful - the outlook over the vineyard, the fireplace and all the nice little touches really make the space one of a kind. We were able to walk around the vineyard as much as we pleased, and we loved the elderly farm dog that was snoozing near the door when we arrived.
The vineyard is a working farm, so occasionally we did cross paths with workers - they were all very friendly and gave us our privacy if they saw that we were around. The hosts also gave us notice if anyone would be working or having a tea break near the studio, so it was never unexpected or inconvenient to us.
We found the location great. We wanted to feel secluded and away from it all, but with access to amenities and shops if needed. Cromwell is only 10-15 min drive away, so we were easily able to pick up supplies and takeaway if we felt like it. Wanaka was also only a 30 minute drive, so it was a perfect location for sight seeing without staying in one of the major tourist hubs. Along the road to Wanaka there are also many local wineries with restaurants and cellar doors, so it would be a fantastic location for those interested in wine tastings in the Central Otago region.
Finally, Silke and Annika were amazing hosts! They were friendly, quick with all communication and gave us our privacy. They made sure the barn was stocked with a bunch of local produce, including fruit, bread, jams, juice, eggs and bacon. We could even purchase some of the wine from the vineyard if we pleased.
We highly recommend this property! Thank you Silke and Annika!