We can't thank Sue enough! The Arty Barn is a magical, beautiful and very special place, Sue has thought of everything, make sure you take in all the little well thought out details which make each place unique. Upon arrival we were met by Sue at the gate and she was very accommodating considering our delays (didn't realise how long the queue would be at Fergeburger...worth the wait though!!). We entered our apartment which already had the heating on to take away the chill and were given a lovely chilled bottle of local Sav Blanc & a slice of chocolate cake (both were enjoyed that night!).
The room has a very industrial chic and arty vibe with a very large and very comfortable bed. The shower is perfect for two - one taller shower head on my side and on the other side a shorter one. The Wi-Fi also was great for us - though we love to disconnect our jobs also made that a challenge si being able to monitor thongs freely with free wifi was great. The apartment has a small, well equip, kitchen and we were lucky to also have the BBQ at our disposal - we enjoyed buying some local produce at the grocer that is in Sue's guide and whipped up some BBQ meats one night and monkfish fish another.
The property is out of the main town which makes it perfect to relax and be away from the tourist hustle and bustle. It also means that you can take in the simple pressures - like drinking a glass of wine under the stars, truly never been able to see so many stars so brightly in my whole life, that alone was magical!! We explored the ponds, visited the deer, took in the scent of the lavender and were visited by Polly, Sue's adorable Jack Russell. By the pool is a lovely spot to enjoy a good book.
We had an amazing stat, my boyfriend definitely agrees that yes, though we went white water rafting and jet boating - staying in the Arty Barn was truly a highlight of this trip to Queenstown to celebrate his birthday!