Esk Valley lodge, NewZealand, is just 12 km North of Napier on SH5, Napier-Taupo road, 2km from the intersection with SH2, the Napier- Gisborne Road. Peace and privacy are a key feature yet we are only 15 minutes from Art Deco Napier and the vineyards of Hawkes Bay. Our rooms are named after the grapes grown in the vineyard and are tastefully decorated with quality linen and fittings and recycled Rimu timber is used throughout. The Sauvignon Suite is a self-contained suite consisting of bedroom with King Bed, veranda overlooking vineyards and gardens, separate lounge and separate bathroom. The Riesling room consists of twin King single beds and ensuite. All rooms have heat pumps, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, TV and DVD, wireless Internet access.The guests can wander the gardens, pick fruit for the table or play Petanque, Lawn darts and other games or just relax. Breakfasts are a feature with local fruits and home made preserves and yoghurt to start with and an extensive choice of cooked items. We do rainwater collection; wastewater channeled into garden, modern septic tank system, dual flush toilets, and low pressure showers. We compost heap and worm farm for organic waste, plastics glass, metals recycled, we choose suppliers that do not use excessive, if any, packaging, much of our produce (fruit and vegetables) produced on site.