Black barn and the black dog

Work is frantic, the 'to do' list is threatening to run to two pages, I have no idea what to cook for dinner tonight, the dog's been digging in (what's left of) my garden again, and my last holiday feels like it was decades ago. So, what I'd really like to do is run away for a few days to Black Dog Cottage at Black Barn Vineyards in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Doesn't it look blissful (I could soak up the view all day long).

Driving in this is what greets you...

Open the door front door and drop your bags here...

Take a few steps and drink in the view...

Open a bottle of wine that's just waiting for you in the kitchen...

Or perhaps have a relaxing soak in the tub...

And at the end of the day, retire to your bed...
All images are courtesy of Black Barn Vineyards. They have several other 'retreats' available too - all just as stunning, if not more so.