Hillington

Ideally situated five mintues drive from the vibrant village of Havelock North, in the heart of Hawkes Bay Wine Country,one of the most charming locations in the world, is Hillington.

This spacious country-style home dates back to the 1920s and is available to one group of guests on a whole of house basis. Hillington is set in an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, specimen trees and sweeping lawns featuring outdoor courtyard, barbecue area and a large swimming pool for guests' enjoyment.

Your party of up to 10 can comfortably spread out in style in this, a home-away-from-home, with gracious open plan living areas, five double bedrooms - three of which are king, one double and one a twin single, and three bathrooms. The furnishings ( including many antiques) and the décor are lavish, in keeping with the era the house was built in, but there are also modern paintings, central heating, hair driers, toiletries, Sky television, Broadband and music systems to all the main rooms. With a view to outdoor entertaining areas, the modernised kitchen is set up for self-catering. However, if it is your choice caterers can be arranged to prepare dinner for serving in the great open plan dining room and lounge, or outdoors on the verandahs and in the gardens.

Memories are made here, the perfect choice for a reunion or a weekend house party.