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The natural decor includes a handhewn wood frame, lime plastered walls, stone inglenook, clay ceramics, cement benches, plank flooring, leather couches and hand forged ironmongery.
pull up a canva, grab a cold drink and relax in the great outdoors.
enter the barn off he countrylane through a large oak door into the light filled ground floor with views out over the surrounding fields.
enjoy a little bit of private dining in the barn made to order.
guests love sitting under the starry canopy at night- we showcase the most amazing skies here in new zealand.
Drive to karangahake gorge, cross the swing bridge and start the "windows walk" where you will explore historic gold mining tunnels and walk the River deep in the gorge
Visit Hobbiton movie set- the only "live" set in the world where the hobbit village garden is teneded daily, the washing hung out to dry and fire lit at night.
Take a torch from the housewithnonails and climbing the Wairere falls track descend down through the Bush in the dark and see the beautiful glow worms
In the summer Jen serves the family kapiti coast berry icecream on a tray as a treat.
Let Jen spoil you with an elegant evening event gathering around the table by candlelight
this is a beautiful private setting in the barn sleeping up to 5, although it also is booked as a private room for couples. Views feature on one side of the light filled room, the waterfall, and the other looks out to Mount Te Aroha.
Kaimai mamaku national park - Wairere falls walk. Guests take a torch and catch the sunset then descend through the hush in the dark catching the glowworm display in the banks.
Canoeing the karapiro
Relax on the back lawn watching birds, cows grazing and soaking in pure nature with uninterupted views of the landmark kaimai ranges, waterfall and Mount te Aroha
Bush walks in the kaimai Mamaku forest park include North islands tallest waterfall bushwalk Wairere falls
Enjoy the shared industrial bathroom on the same level featuring a rainfall shower, antique claw bath, white cement cast bench, gilded mirror and under floor heating
the kingsize bed setting in the first room of the wing shares copious light through the velux window providing views out over the fields to the waterfall
The kingsize bed under the eave of the first room in the wing
a large wooden desk and mirror adds a pleasing aesthetic to the wing, offering a facility to groom
access to the wing is off the main passageway on the second level, opening into the first of two rooms divided by a door
This is a great week-long base to explore the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua regions offering a huge variety of landscapes and attractions. Its breathtaking views of the untouched countryside, Kaimai Ranges, the North Island's tallest waterfall and Mount Te Aroha is unparalleled.
This is a great week-long base to explore the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua regions offering a huge variety of landscapes and attractions. Its breathtaking views of the untouched countryside, Kaimai Ranges, the North Island's tallest waterfall and Mount Te Aroha is unparalleled.
Book the whole house for your friends and family or enjoy one of our stunning rooms for two. Either way, you are sure to have the best stay.
Alternatively book the housewithnonails for "any reason you might want to gather" and use it as an event place. Imagine yourself in a back yard wedding and retire to the barn around a candlelit long table. Celebrate your engagement or birthday and gather around the firepit under the stars. Take your small business on a retreat with accommodation onsite. Set up a workshop and demonstrate your skills.
Create a photoshoot setting using the uniquely handcrafted setting as your backdrop.
Explore the local walkways laden with native bush, birds and flora, historic gold mining relics and hot mineral pools. Play golf on beautiful courses. Take a canoe up the Waihou River. Kyak the Karapiro River and cycle the mighty Waikato. Or cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail of which we are on Section E close to Matamata. Climb the Mount at Mount Maunganui, then surf the beach. Explore the black sands of Raglan. Flyfish the local rivers or be taken by a guide hunting in the bush. BMX the local forests. Discover an eco-sanctuary of rare birds. Or just simply relax in the beautiful spacious house.
This property is set in a great location! Just 20 minutes to Paeroa leading to the Karangahake Gorge, windows walk and historic walks. 20 minutes from the famous Hobbiton movie set and half an hour from Hamilton's world-renown city gardens. 40 minutes from the geothermal activity of Rotorua.
We are centrally placed to access all kinds of land or water based activities and offer a great spot to return to in the evenings to relax around a fire pit with a drink conversation and meal.
Essential Stay Info
Luxury
Private Room
Not Suitable for Children
Rural Views
Check in time: 4pm Check out time: 10.30am but am flexible
Eating and Drinking
A full kitchen is available to use with three fridges, solid fuel cooker, gas hobb, electric oven, microwave and basic utensils. We offer meals at our dining table with us, and outside using an outside kitchen facility. Jen loves cooking and can prepare wonderful breakfast lunches and dinners with atmosphere. Let her know in advance.
Bedding Configuration
2x King Size Bed
1x Single Beds
2x King Size Bed
1x Single Beds
More info about the property
Handcrafted wooden barn home sleepng 16 fashioned after an ancient building method called Timber framing, set in a field in hamlet of Wardville under kaimai ranges. Three stories including large groun...
Handcrafted wooden barn home sleepng 16 fashioned after an ancient building method called Timber framing, set in a field in hamlet of Wardville under kaimai ranges. Three stories including large ground floor, solarium, loft and wing.
Please note that when you are booking individual rooms for this property that other guests and the hosts may be staying there also.
Unique kiwi experiences for you
Cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail
Visit Hobbiton Movie set
Soak in the unique mineral waters at Te Aroha spas
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What we love about this property
It is set in the heart of the Waikato countryside at the foot of the Kaimai Mamaku National Park very close to the Wairere Falls, Mount Te Aroha walkways and historic spa town with unique mineral wate...
It is set in the heart of the Waikato countryside at the foot of the Kaimai Mamaku National Park very close to the Wairere Falls, Mount Te Aroha walkways and historic spa town with unique mineral waters and old gold mining walks.
Activities on or nearby this property
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Amenities
North Island
Power Available
Extras you might like to add
These will be available to select during the booking progress
Cooking locally sourced grassfed Tomahawk steaks over a wood fire on our outdoor asador set under the stars. Accompanied by chimmichurri sauce made from our very own onsite herb garden. Served with vegetables, salad and a homemade dessert of pavlova, cream and berries during the summer, and berry crumble, ice cream and custard in the winter.
About your host, jen
Jen and Dewi love sharing their unique home . They have four grown up children with 4 grand children. They love travelling and people. They believe their home uniquely crafted home set in the countryside offers an amazing venue for holidaying and gathering for your special event.
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