The Cheesemakers Retreat is good value and close to the beach and walking distance to Clearview Estate and Elephant Hill vineyards. It's also near to Cape Kidnappers and the Gannet colony, and on the bike trails of Hawkes Bay so very easy to get out and about from.
The studio is tidy and compact, with a shower room and kitchen facilities. We loved the gift of cheese and yoghurt, very thoughtful! There is wifi, but as it is in the main house it can be a little patchy.
We really appreciated being allowed to bring our Jack Russell with us. One thing to note is that although the studio is private (there is a fence between the main house), it isn't enclosed. So if your dog is as curious as ours, you may end up with them being on a leash the whole time!