Neat rows of grapevines stretch across the Esk Valley where this farmhouse-modern retreat is nestled, filling views with greenery and producing wines from Albariño to Cabernet Sauvignon. A large deck, courtyard and a pool make indoor-outdoor living practically mandatory. Arrange a wine tour in the Kiwiesque Mustang GT convertible or set off on your own on the Classic New Zealand, Hawkes Bay wine trail from nearby Napier

Vineyard views are in abundance from the Lodge front deck, which is shaded for sunny days and can be closed off on cooler evenings. Take a swim in the private pool, have a soak in the spa pool in the back courtyard, and whip up dinner on the barbecue.

The heart of the Lodge is its great room, which sits between the front deck and courtyard, and opens via retractable glass walls for a true indoor-outdoor feeling. Set up with a book for the day and gather around the dining table at night. Just across the hallway (or across the front deck) is another open-concept room with a living area and fully equipped kitchen.

Ask at the Kiwiesque estate about a wine tour, tastings of home-grown vintages and lamb, and, for a romantic evening, progressive dinners at 3 local wineries. Get outdoors on nearby hiking and biking trails, or test your skill on a fishing or whitewater rafting excursion. Or feel like you’ve travelled back to the 1930s as you walk past art deco architecture in the nearby towns of Napier and Hastings.

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