If you are looking for a tranquil farm stay, you will not find a better place than the Barn. Ewan and Tim are the friendliest hosts ever! They allow you complete privacy and yet are right there for any issues that might arise, small or large.
The pictures don’t do this place any justice whatsoever. It’s perfect. SO much character and charm! When you first walk in, you are in the mudroom. Then you enter through a second door that leads you into a live-edge counter kitchen that has everything you need including multiple pots and pans, dinnerware, silverware, colanders, plus all the appliances you need including toaster, slow cooker, etc.
It’s two floors. Besides the kitchen and dining room, the first floor has two fully enclosed bedrooms w queen sized mattresses, one well-appointed living area, and one bathroom that includes a washer and deep utility sink. There is a second bathroom just outside by the patio that we thought was very nice. Just an awesome well thought out space. Even though it’s outside, it feels like it’s part of the house. It also has a wood burning stove. We didn’t use it at all so can’t really say anything about it. The second floor is a loft space with a small common area, a full bed, and 5 or 6 singles. Super cool area for the kids!
Every little detail is taken care of. Lots of games for the kids to play with including cards, puzzles, and other games. Lots of informational books about New Zealand to help pass the time on a slow day. Plus pamphlets and information about different parks and day trips around the area. Several indoor hanging racks for drying clothes plus an outdoor clothesline if the weather is sunny. So many cool artifacts and tools hanging on the walls too! The decor was absolutely perfect! Loved the hanging lanterns that actually had light bulbs and worked as overhead lights. Awesome idea!
Outside, you’ll find awesome trails through the woods, beautiful flowers and other greenery, and set immediately adjacent to a beautiful meadow/paddock where the cows and sheep stroll right up to the fence.
Sorry so long. But we loved the place and can’t wait to return as soon as we can.
Thanks for everything Tim!
Joe and Alisha