Black Barn Valley Retreat

The whole house and the whole valley, yours alone.

— Inside & out

A luxury barn in a tranquil valley.

Surrounded by protected native bush, rolling hills and an abundance of birdlife, the Main House strikes the perfect balance between luxury and rural charm. Take a walk through it, from the decks and spa outside to the lounges, kitchen and king bedrooms within.

8
Guests
3
King bedrooms
2
Lounges & decks
45
Mins to Auckland

Outside · Decks

Two decks, a spa, and the whole valley.

Two large entertainment decks look clear across the valley. Soak in the spa pool as the light changes, fire up the BBQ on the lower deck, and gather around the long table as the evening unfolds.

What you’ll find

  • Two large entertainment decks
  • Spa pool with valley views
  • Outdoor dining table & seating
  • BBQ with grill and utensils
  • Free parking on site (up to 7 cars)

Outside · Grounds

Rolling lawns, native bush all around.

Beyond the decks, the grounds open out into broad, rolling lawns framed by protected native bush and birdsong. Room to roam, for children to play, and for the valley to do what it does best.

What you’ll find

  • Broad, rolling lawns
  • Surrounded by protected native bush
  • Abundant birdlife
  • Space for children to play
  • Quiet, private valley setting

Inside · Upper Lounge

Upstairs, under the vaulted ceiling.

The upper lounge runs the length of the house beneath a soaring vaulted ceiling, with a generous corner couch, a queen bed for extra guests, an 86″ Smart TV and full Sky. Room for everyone to spread out.

What you’ll find

  • 86″ Smart TV + full Sky (Sky Movies & Sky Sport)
  • Soaring vaulted ceiling
  • Large corner couch
  • Queen bed
  • Air conditioning & ceiling fans
  • Valley outlook

Inside · Lower Lounge

Downstairs, easy and open.

The lower lounge opens off the kitchen and dining, with a deep, comfortable corner couch, a 75″ Smart TV and full Sky. The heart of the house for long, lazy evenings.

What you’ll find

  • 75″ Smart TV + full Sky (Sky Movies & Sky Sport)
  • Deep, comfortable corner couch
  • Opens to kitchen & dining
  • Air conditioning
  • Plenty of seating

Inside · Kitchen

A kitchen made for preparing gourmet meals.

A full kitchen with everything you need to cook for a crowd, open to the dining and living with a window over the bush. Self-cater in comfort, then linger over a long evening.

What you’ll find

  • Technika double oven & gas hob
  • LG refrigerator & freezer
  • Dishwasher & microwave
  • Kettle & coffee plunger
  • Cooking basics, crockery & cutlery
  • Black stone benchtops

Inside · Dining

A table that seats up to eight.

An open-plan dining table seating up to eight, between the kitchen and the lounge. Gather for long dinners with the valley in view.

What you’ll find

  • Dining table seats up to eight
  • Open-plan to kitchen & lounge
  • Indoor dining + outdoor BBQ

Inside · Master Bedroom

The master, with its own en-suite.

A serene master suite with a king bed dressed in soft hotel-quality linen, with its own private en-suite just steps away. Wake to birdsong and the valley light.

What you’ll find

  • King-size bed
  • Private en-suite
  • Cotton Hotel-at-Home linen
  • Wardrobe, hangers & iron

Inside · Bedroom Two

A second king, calm and light.

A generous second king bedroom, simply and beautifully made, with soft linen for slow, quiet mornings.

What you’ll find

  • King-size bed
  • Cotton Hotel-at-Home linen
  • Opens out onto the deck
  • Wardrobe & hangers

Inside · Bedroom Three

A third king, made for resting.

The third king bedroom carries the same calm, considered feel, with quality linen and everything you need for an easy night's sleep.

What you’ll find

  • King-size bed
  • Cotton Hotel-at-Home linen
  • Wardrobe & hangers

Inside · Bathrooms

Two bathrooms, fully modern.

Two beautifully finished bathrooms, including a private en-suite off the master, with a luxurious power shower, towel rail and a scatter of greenery.

What you’ll find

  • Two bathrooms (one en-suite)
  • Luxurious power shower
  • Towel rail
  • Hairdryer & toiletries
  • Hot water, always

Inside · Games Room

Rack them up.

A dedicated, spacious games room with a full-size slate pool table and room to gather. The unofficial late-night headquarters of the house.

What you’ll find

  • Full-size slate pool table
  • Lounge seating
  • Bar stools
  • Board games

Inside · Laundry

Your own laundry.

A full laundry keeps longer stays easy, with a smart washer and dryer, a sink and space to dry and iron.

What you’ll find

  • Smart washer & dryer
  • Laundry sink
  • Drying rack
  • Iron & board

Inside · Appliances

Everything brand new, and smart.

The whole house has been fitted out with brand new appliances, from the stainless gas range and dishwasher to the smart, connected washer and dryer. Everything you need to cook, clean and self-cater in comfort.

What you’ll find

  • Stainless gas range & oven
  • Westinghouse dishwasher
  • Smart connected washer & dryer
  • Microwave, kettle, toaster & air fryer
  • LG fridge freezer
  • All recently installed

Outside · Parking

Room to park, for everyone.

Arrivals are easy, with plenty of private off-street parking for up to seven cars. Two tuck in under the deck, three more sit to the left of it, and any others can line up behind each other to the far left.

What you’ll find

  • 2 cars under the deck
  • 3 cars to the left of the deck
  • Up to 7 cars in all
  • Private and off-street

— The little things

It’s the details that make it.

Ornaments and curios, artwork and mirrors, and greenery in every room, bringing the valley inside. The small, considered touches that turn a stay into something you remember.

Collected ornaments on the black display shelf
A monstera in a stone pot
A framed mirror above the lounge
A cascading fern beside the leopard artwork
A bold framed artwork by the lounge
A potted dracaena in the corner light

Talk to us about your stay.

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