A long, leafy drive through the 24 acre estate gives no hint of the magnificence to come until it sweeps around the house to a grand entrance. Barton Estate is a splendid mansion set in formal gardens and the ideal venue to create lasting memories.
Things occur on a grand scale here and we were literally swept away by the graceful central staircase which leads up to the suites, an absolute feature of the home. Each of the five spacious bedrooms being luxuriously appointed and reflects an individual theme. We felt perfectly pampered from the private deck of our Norfolk Suite overlooking the estate's impressive gardens and specimen trees, New Plymouth City and Taranaki Coastline, a glass of complementary bubbly in hand.
Our hosts Meridee and Ivan, made every effort for us to feel at home in their gloriously grand home. Breakfast was truly sumptuous and for those who wake early, Ivan offers to take guests to his working dairy farm.
For guests seeking peace and quiet after the rigours of travel, Barton Estate confers it. No road noise, nothing but the sigh of breeze through magnificent specimen trees and bird song. Spend some time enjoying the tranquility of its formal gardens and pool which has a very classical, Italianesque feel.
It is not hard to see why Barton Estate is one of Taranaki's premier special events and wedding venues. Accommodation wise, it rates particularly highly on our must-return-to agenda.
