Irish hospitality in a Hawke’s Bay Haven
Our family took over Meadowood in May 2017 and consider ourselves the current custodians of this little slice of Hawke’s Bay paradise. We’re also very lucky to be able to bring up our two little kids, Ivy and Ross, on such a glorious country property, with plenty of trees to climb and hide in!
Meadowood House was architecturally designed in 1934 and built in three stages over an 11-year period. It was built to the latest Art Deco fashion by the Janette family, and has been passed through a series of very lucky owners since then.
Meadowood is ideally situated off State Highway 50, between Napier and Hastings, and only 15 minutes from Hawke’s Bay airport. The wonderful wineries of Hawke’s Bay are on our doorstep, as are cycle trails, golf courses, markets, galleries, and so many more recreational options. Or simply stay on site and ramble across to Zeffer Cidery and sample some of their award-winning ciders on a typical hot Hawke’s Bay day.
However you decide to pass your break in Hawke’s Bay, our goal now is to continue to preserve the history and serenity of Meadowood, while adding a little bit of fun to the property, and share the pleasure that this site has to offer with as many holiday makers and fun seekers as we can!!
Emma & Colin
Our Awards & Nominations…
We Won!
Wedding Industry Awards Winner for Unique Wedding Experience 2022
Thank you to all our happy couples, suppliers and supporters!
Finalist - Wedding Industry Awards 2022
We were blown away to have been nominated for the Wedding Industry Awards 2022 and to be finalists in three categories is mind-blowing!
Outstanding Wedding Ceremony Venue
Outstanding Emerging Business
Unique Wedding Experience
A major shout out to all the beautiful wedding couples, past and future, who have trusted us with their special big day.
Tourism Award
Meadowood House:
Winner of the Hawke’s Bay Tourism Award 2019 - Rising Star
What our guests say…
“We had a fabulous time Emma and will be back again next year! Yourself and Colin have done a tremendous job creating this unique experience and I can’t put into words just how amazing it is and how much we LOVED it!!”
“This place is incredible ! Such a unique and beautiful house and the hospitality is amazing ! Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”
Here are some more comments from our lovely guests who have stayed at Meadowood.
