Amazing host and location. We had a wonderful night. The meal was amazing and everything we needed was at our fingertips .

Na

Great 3 course dinner thank you

Pillow was too thick. Some people like a thin pillow so it would be great to have one of each on the bed.

Excellent breakfast. Table well set out , wonderful selection. Hosts were so helpful.

A former British Army helicopter pilot who flew through the Troubles, and a New York Times journalist – both of whom went on to work for the UN – when these two decided to settle in a Wairarapa valley and open a lodge, the result was always going to be something special. Craig and Dawn took in our family of six, fed us exceptionally well every night – think beef short rib, BBQ leg of lamb, and a different dessert every evening – and had breakfast on the table at 7am sharp every morning without a murmur in readiness for our tennis tournament. They even welcomed our two Jack Russells without hesitation, which tells you everything about the spirit of the place. The house itself is a beautiful old manor in a picturesque valley, just a short fifteen minute drive from Masterton. The wood-fired outdoor spa was an absolute godsend for tired tennis players and their parents. Our final evening ended with marshmallows around the fire, which felt exactly right. People who have lived in Lebanon, Switzerland, Kenya and New York and chosen this as their next chapter bring a certain quality of welcome with them. Highly, highly recommend.