Paul and Peter welcome you to their beautiful home, Hawthorne House, situated in the heart of Hawke's Bay and in the middle of this renowned wine region. Set on approximately 13 acres, the property is an oasis of calm and the ideal get-a-way for those seeking rest and relaxation. Their backgrounds are in fashion, food and education here and in the UK. They originally come from Leeds (UK) and Christchurch (NZ) and have spent the last 20 years in Auckland running their own businesses. They moved to Hawke’s Bay in 2019 to pursue their passions for hospitality, gardening, heritage … and food and wine. They are avid collectors of art – paintings, photography, glass, sculpture and ceramics. They love the opportunity to display their collection at Hawthorne House. They are happy to talk with you about the works, many of which have been created by some of Aotearoa’s most highly regarded contemporary artists. Peter (the bald one) and Paul (the curly moustached one) look forward to welcoming you to their stunning home.

Built at the start of the 20th century, the house was previously the residence of a Hastings doctor. On the 3rd February, 1931 Hawke’s Bay experienced a deadly earthquake. With a wooden structure, the house withstood the quake. The site upon which the house now stands was originally the Borthwick freezing works, one of the largest employers in Hawke’s Bay at that time. It too was destroyed by the earthquake. In the 1960's the site was cleared and the house moved here from its original location. In the mid-1990's the owners added en-suite bathrooms to the bedrooms and opened up Hawthorne House as a boutique bed and breakfast venue. In 2019, Peter and Paul purchased Hawthorne House and have given the property an extensive interior 'face-lift' including painting and decorating all rooms, upgrading internet, other services and amenities; adding their extensive collection of mid-century furniture, art, glass, sculpture and ceramics. As custodians of this historic villa, they welcome you into their home and provide you with a unique country house meets mid-century meets art collection experience. Be prepared to be indulged.

Hawke’s Bay as a region is renowned for its world class vineyards, restaurants, things to do and stunning scenery. It is also the home to Napier - the art deco city that was re-built in the early 1930's after the 1931 earthquake. If you are feeling energetic there are plenty of local walks and cycle ways to be discovered or maybe a round of golf at the renowned Cape Kidnappers Golf Club is all the exercise you need! There are local beaches and, of course, plenty of vineyards that await your attention.