When you need a break away from the city, go and stay with Ronelle and Ian. It's hardly any distance from Auckland, and a total rural hideaway. We had breakfast on the deck looking at the lovely view, with the cows clearly thinking that we were a lovely view because they kept looking at us.
Ronelle' girl shed is that wonderful iconic Kiwi Bach that almost doesn't exist any more and which we love ... it has a soul, unlike modern sparkly places that are so interchangeable. Very comfortable, warm, quirky and most of all put together with love. And it has everything you need to chill within its warm embrace.
Ronelle is a lovely host, greeted us warmly upon arrival and gave us all the space we needed, complete with lovely touches like the special chocolate in the cupboard!!!
We had a fantastic weekend doing nothing ( except for a long walk) and recharging our batteries.
We will happily go back for another stay!
Thank you Ronelle and Ian, we had a wonderful stay.