Description

The Factory was originally the Hapuku Co-operative Dairy Company and was constructed by a group of Hapuku and Kincaid farmers>br>Finding the distance to Kaikoura by horse and dray too great, they decided to open their own dairy company It opened on December 1st 1910 but closed on 28th March 1926 after motor transport made it redundantIt was then used as a woolshed for the next 70 years until two Auckland artists discovered it in a neglected state in 1996 They took on the mammoth task of converting the old building into a luxury 5-bedroom home They created a remarkable building of contrasts between the industrial rawness of concrete, steel and recycled timbers with the luxuriousness of indulgent fabrics and colours This theme has been continued by the present owners who opened up the guest wing as luxury accommodation in 2010Janet and Paul Boocock were both born in New Zealand but spent 30 years living on Scotland Island in Sydney, Australia before they fell in love with The Factory and returned to New Zealand in 2010Paul worked as a cameraman for 60 Minutes Australia for 28 years, travelling around the globe filming everything from war zones to interviews with the rich and famous Janet was an Assistant Principal at Newport Public School on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and together they owned and managed Pitt Point Cottage on Scotland Island, a popular weekend getawayWhile travelling around New Zealand with their two daughters, Hannah and Lucy, they discovered The Factory and realised they had found paradise Having renovated the guest wing, they opened in January 2011 Paul is a trained barista and now spends his time taking photos of this extraordinarily beautiful country and Janet has a diploma in proofreading and editingSince 2010 The Factory has had incredible feedback as to its stunning location and unique style Many guests have made multiple return visits with some guests flying to New Zealand just to stay at The Factory and all reviews have been positive and glowing.