Ashleigh Cometti revels in the rustic charm of a secluded vineyard villa in the heart of Hawke’s Bay wine country Situated on a sprawling vineyard a stone’s throw from Eskdale Forest, Kiwiesque Vineyard Villa is a speedy 12-minute drive from Hawke’s Bay Airport, which services domestic flights to main centres including Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and smaller routes such as Gisborne. It’s recently been named as one of the 2025 Bookabach Baches of the Year. Location: Eskdale, Napier.