The Grange, Bay View, Napier

Roslyn & Don Bird

263 Hill Road, Eskdale, Hawkes Bay, PO Box 136 Bay View, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Phone: (06) 836 6666, or 027 28 15738, Fax: (06) 836 6456
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Type of Accommodation Farmstay
Rating 9.8 out of 10
Website http://thegrangebayview
Directions - Nearest Town Napier
Directions 263 Hill Rd is 1 Km off State Highway 5 at Eskdale or 2.5 Km off State Highway 2 at Bay View only 12 minutes from Napier
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $100 - $120 (NZD)
Tariff - 1 person $85 (NZD)
Tariff - Dinner $45pp 3 course with wine
Tariff - Other Self-contained lodge $140, Extra person $25pp, opt breakfast
Breakfast Full
Restrictions No smoking on property
Payments Visa/Mastercard
Beds 1 King/Twin , 1 King , 1 Double , 2 Single , Total 3 bedrooms , 2 in farmstay, 1+ Loft in Lodge
Bathrooms 2 Private
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Pets/Children Children welcome
 

In the heart of a thriving WINE REGION overlooking the picturesque Esk Valley nestles "THE GRANGE" our delightfully modern "FARMSTAY" and superior SELF-CONTAINED "LODGE". Private, spacious accommodation in relaxing peaceful surrounds with spectacular rural, coastal and city VIEWS. Feel the comforts of home as we tempt you with our farm produce, baking, and preserves. We're an outgoing family who really enjoy the company of guests. Hospitality is guaranteed! Experience our FARM life with Roslyn, Zac (our weimaraner farm dog), and Sparkie( our resident cat). Feed the sheep(Lisa, Lilley and Rose etc ), cows (especially Snowy ), pigs (Bubble and Squeek), chickens and dairy goats (try milking Betsy ) or bottle-feeding a lamb (seasonal). Its a winelovers paradise! Don a third generation WINEMAKER with more than 30 years experience is passionate about the wine industry and is happy to share his knowledge over dinner or to help you plan your HAWKES BAY WINE ADVENTURE. Explore the world's ART DECO Capital NAPIER 12 MINUTES drive away and Hawke's Bay's many regional attractions within 30 minutes. Discover part of Cultural New Zealand along the nearby rivers with Te Awa Maiden, our very talented local fishing guide or visit this areas 3 wineries and rural cafes within 5 minutes of us. We are always happy to advise on any tours or special requests as our knowledge, information and contacts throughout Hawkes Bay are invaluable. Unwind on the Deck to the soothing chorus of native birds in the surrounding gardens and trees and at day's end spend time romancing over our wonderful night sky. Email access available. We also offer our Taupo (Kinloch) holiday home to those wishing to stay in that area. Share our home or retreat in the Lodge. "Our Place Is Your Place." 1km off SH5 at Eskdale or 3km off SH2 at Bay View.

Guest Reviews

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The Grange 9.8 10 10
  Rating Date Reviewed
Juniper and Ben Nichols
Absolutely our best stay in New Zealand (or anywhere, probably!). Like going to stay with your favorite aunt. We stayed in the house rather than the lodge. It was very comfortable with all the "little touches" like robes, fruit bowl, and chocolates. The bathroom was really lux as well. Great views all around the property. They have a friendly dog, cat, and farm animals. To top it off, Roz cooked up the best breakfasts on our trip! We got to feed the animals in the morning with Roz, and Don really helped us get the most out of the wine country. He pointed out the best tasting rooms for reds, and in a twist of fate was even able to get us into the monthly dinner for his wine aficionado's group. A great value on top of all that. Run, don't walk, to this fantastic BnB!
10.0 10
June 2007
T & Y Bowen
Excellent value. Country setting overlooking vineyard but only minutes to town. Very comfortable chalet and friendly atmosphere.
10.0 10
August 2005
John & Carlotta Puckett
We were treated like family. Great stay, loved the extras.... dinnner, cookies full private cottage.
10.0 10
August 2005
Lenzen Helga
Wonderful.
10.0 10
August 2005
The Donnellys
It was a great farmstay lodge but it needs either a big oven or hotplates. Cheers.
9.0 10
August 2005
S Cayley
Wonderful hosts. Combined with the view the animals and the fact they run their own winery, this was one of the best breaks we have ever had.
10.0 10
February 2005
Bill and Tamae Beers
Don and Roselyn Bird were extremely kind
and gracious hosts who made us feel
comfortable during our stay in their house,
even on Christmas day! The views from their
farm are fantastic, the breakfasts were fresh
and excellent and the animals (goats, cows,
and pigs) seemed to welcome us as well!! We
had a great time there! Highly recommended!! 		(none)
January 2003
Teressa Shoreland
Ros and Don are terrific hosts; the place is great. You have to try Wishart wine!! Ask for their recommendations for restaurants or Ros is a wonderful cook. Can't wait to go back. 		(none)
September 2001
Ed Brown
Great food and accommodations! A view down the valley and out to the bay. I have stayed at B&Bs in many countries in the last 30 years and I rate this one in the top 10 B&Bs. Don't think Victorian. Think Napa Valley. Peaceful and restful family environment. But the absolute best thing about the Grange is the people. Roz always smiling, great conversation and the cooking...well, I'll lose these couple of pounds. Don, a visionary who is passionate about making wine. Its a pleasure to listen to him talk of his vision. They started the Wishart Winery a few years ago and both their whites and reds have already started hitting the mark. Great food, great wine, and great people. I highly recommend the Grange!!! 		(none)
August 2001
Diane and Mike Falconer
We have had a wonderful time here at the Grange. From the personal winery tour and homemade cookies and yoghurt, to the superb views across the bay from the lovely garden, everything about the Grange has been a pleasure. Don and Ros have been unstintingly generous with their time, advice, conversation and home produce (food and wine!). We stayed in a comfortble room with private bathroom in the house but also saw around the lodge which looked great fun for groups or families - two beds are reached by a ladder! It's all done out in natural wood, and is light and spacious, and Ros has provided fruit, cookies, cereals, coffee and so on. However, one potential drawback of the lodge might be that you'd not be as involved with the family, which has been a highlight of our stay. I'd recommend the Grange to any of my friends and family. 		(none)
March 2001