Space to host
Designed for groups.
With multiple living zones, generous bedrooms and expansive grounds, Summerlee suits shared stays without ever feeling crowded.
Summerlee · Te Awanga · Hawke's Bay
Private luxury, next door to Cape Kidnappers.
Summerlee is a secluded estate for guests wanting more than a place to stay — generous space, coastal outlooks, a refined base for golf, and the ease of Hawke's Bay close at hand.
For overseas travellers, golf groups and special stays
A private Hawke's Bay estate with room to settle in.
Set at the end of a sweeping, oak-lined driveway, Summerlee brings together coastal views, complete privacy and the kind of scale that makes a stay feel memorable from the outset.
The original homestead of Cape Kidnappers Station, Summerlee has been thoughtfully renovated to a very high level, with multiple living spaces, a professional kitchen, pool, spa, tennis court, pétanque, croquet and an outdoor room overlooking wide views across Hawke's Bay.
- Secluded private estate in Te Awanga
- Next door to Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- Ideal for premium group stays, golf itineraries and family gatherings
- Within easy reach of Havelock North, Napier and leading Hawke's Bay wineries
The experience
Easy, generous living with a strong sense of place.
Summerlee is designed for how people like to spend time together — long lunches, unhurried mornings, a round of golf followed by a quiet afternoon by the pool, and evenings that naturally stretch on.
There is room here for a private chef, for a family travelling well, for a group of golfers wanting a more personal alternative to lodge-style accommodation, or for guests building a Hawke's Bay itinerary around wine, food and time together.
- Five king bedrooms with ensuite, one queen room with ensuite and two single rooms on request
- Professional kitchen with double ovens, scullery and additional kitchenette
- Pool, spa, tennis court, lawn games and outdoor entertaining spaces
- Central heating and cooling throughout, plus multiple indoor fireplaces
Golf & location
One of New Zealand's great golf stays.
Summerlee sits next door to Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, with the wider farm, coastline and gannet colony close by. For guests travelling to Hawke's Bay for golf, it offers a private, spacious base with a very different feel to a conventional lodge stay.
Beyond the course, the region opens up easily — Havelock North and Hastings are around 15 minutes away, Napier is around 20 minutes, and many of Hawke's Bay's best wineries and attractions are close at hand.
Golf
Next door to Cape Kidnappers, with a premium private base before and after your round.
Wine & dine
Nearby cellar doors, Black Barn Bistro, local cafés and a strong food and wine scene within easy reach.
Explore
Coastal walks, surf breaks, fishing, Gannet Safaris and wider Hawke's Bay activities all close by.
Why Summerlee
More private than a lodge, more considered than a standard holiday house.
A strong Hawke's Bay base
Close to everything that matters.
Golf, wineries, local dining, the coast, Napier Airport and the best of the region are all easy from here.
Black Barn connection
Add more to your stay.
Cellar door tastings, Black Barn Bistro and wider concierge-style local recommendations can all sit naturally around your itinerary.
Guest reflections
“Summerlee was a superb place for a group to stay while playing golf at Cape Kidnappers. Stunning decor yet homely and cosy, like your own private lodge.”Auckland guest
“Always amazing to stay here. Everything is perfectly lovely.”United States guest
Suggested stay
Day one
Day two
Day three
A natural rhythm for three nights at Summerlee.
Arrive and settle in
Fly into Napier, make the easy drive to Te Awanga, unpack, open a bottle and let the house reveal itself.
Golf and long lunch
Play Cape Kidnappers, return for a late lunch or dinner, and make the most of the pool, spa and evening light.
Wine, coast or simply stay put
Explore local wineries and villages, or do very little at all — Summerlee is equally good at both.
Booking & enquiries
Plan your Summerlee stay.
For golf groups, family stays, longer bookings or guests travelling internationally, Summerlee is best booked with a little planning. Use this page as your dedicated Google Ads landing page, or direct guests through to the live booking path below.
- Live availability and booking on the Black Barn website
- Good fit for overseas guests wanting a premium Hawke's Bay base
- Strong option for Cape Kidnappers-aligned travel planning