Vineyard Villa, The Landing

At the heart of the estate sits the vineyard, the largest in Northland, producing award-winning wines that have been shaped by this particular corner of the far north for two centuries. For guests of the Vineyard Villa, that vineyard is not a backdrop. It is a neighbour, a view, and a very good reason to pour a glass before dinner. Kerikeri Airport is around 30 minutes by road or boat, and Auckland just 55 minutes by helicopter to The Landing’s private helipad.

The Vineyard Villa

Designed by award-winning architect Nat Cheshire of Cheshire Architects, the Vineyard Villa offers refined, classic elegance. The architecture draws the landscape inside at every turn: on the seaward side, the open kitchen and generous living quarters soak in the morning sun, while glass walls slide away behind stonework to dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior entirely, transforming the main pavilion into an outdoor room, a sheltered extension of the vines and sky beyond. Dark timber and stone run throughout, grounding the villa in its surroundings, while understated modern furnishings keep the palette calm and the atmosphere utterly relaxed.

Three king bedroom suites accommodate up to six guests with ease. Two open directly to the garden; the master suite commands its own outlook and sense of seclusion. Three distinct entertaining spaces give the villa a generous, sociable quality, a large open living area with expansive bay views, a covered front terrace for year-round outdoor dining, and a sheltered west-facing courtyard where an open-air fire catches the last of the sunset. As an entertainer’s haven or a romantic’s retreat, the Vineyard Villa is equally, effortlessly convincing.

The Experience

Every stay at the Vineyard Villa includes a wine-tasting tour of The Landing’s award-winning estate vineyard, a particularly fitting inclusion for a property that wakes each morning to the same view as the vines. The Landing’s concierge team are on hand to arrange your days with exactly the level of involvement you’d like: from private chef services bringing estate-grown produce directly to your table, to cookery lessons with the Landing chefs, in-villa massages, and guided walks through the estate’s native bush and heritage sites.

The Landing’s private jetty, the launching point for the full marine playground of the Bay of Islands, is a short stroll away. Fishing, diving, sailing, and island-hopping across 144 islands are all within easy reach. Helicopter scenic flights, tennis, and the quiet rhythm of long mornings over estate coffee and good wine complete the picture. For those seeking bay of islands accommodation that pairs architectural beauty with a genuine sense of place, where the land, the vines, and the sea are all part of the experience, the Vineyard Villa at The Landing is a deeply considered answer.

Season dates, rates and minimum night stay requirements may apply. Please contact one of our team for accurate availability and quotes.