ESCAPE TO RURAL LUXURY
Photos @riparide and @iamcaseylee
Tucked into rolling countryside just outside Kerikeri, Blackwood Nest captures expansive rural views, and every detail has been curated for calm, comfort, and quiet luxury.
A private, stand-alone cabin, Blackwood Nest is thoughtfully designed with both luxury and accessibility in mind. Shou Sugi Ban sliding doors and Japandi-inspired styling set a considered, understated tone throughout, while large doors and windows frame the surrounding farmland and open wide to let the outside in. Native plantings wrap the cabin, deepening the sense of retreat and inviting a true slowing down – the kind of stillness that invites true escape.
Winter days call for cosying up by the fireplace: a good book, a slow morning, a board game or a movie. Come summer, the covered outdoor area becomes the heart of the stay, made for long evenings with a BBQ and alfresco dining under open sky. A full kitchen makes self-catering effortless, so there's nothing to do but settle in and enjoy a slower pace.
But it's the outdoor bathroom that defines the essence of Blackwood Nest – a shower and a freestanding bath positioned to soak in nothing but green countryside, a moment of pure escape that has become the highlight of a stay here.
Whether it's a base for exploring or a destination in its own right, Blackwood Nest sits within easy reach of the Far North's finest. Paihia is a short drive away for a cruise to the Hole in the Rock, Urupukapuka Island, or the ferry to Russell. Matauri Bay is just 25 minutes down the road, while boutique Kerikeri – its wineries, restaurants and cafés – is only 15 minutes from the door. For day trips further afield, the Karikari Peninsula and the raw, windswept beauty of Cape Reinga await.
However the days are spent, it's the stillness of Blackwood Nest that lingers longest.
www.blackwoodnest.co.nz | blackwoodnest@gmail.com
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Experience the luxury of unhurried moments with a two-night stay for two guests – enjoy slow mornings, expansive rural views, and soak in the gorgeous outdoor bath beneath the stars.
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