Photo of property: View of Mt Kakepuku looking towards Mt Te Aroha.
View of Mt Kakepuku looking towards Mt Te Aroha.
Photo of property: Rock Retreat interior
Rock Retreat interior
Photo of property: Rock Retreat interior with log burner
Rock Retreat interior with log burner
Photo of property: Rock Retreat starry night skies
Rock Retreat starry night skies
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Rock Retreat cottage
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Rock Retreat rocks
Photo of property: Tongariro National Park view from cottage
Tongariro National Park view from cottage
Photo of property: Rock Retreat sunset
Rock Retreat sunset
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Sunset on mountains
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Misty Mountains

stubbs farm cottage

Waitomo Caves, Waikato
COTTAGE | ECO-FRIENDLY | FARMSTAY

 
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Sleeps up to 4
From $250 tonight
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Sleeps up to 4
From $250 tonight

Experience the peace and tranquility of Stubbs farm whilst absorbing stunning mountain and limestone views of the central North Island and our wild west coast hill country.

Stubbs Farm Cottage is a perfect place to escape. It is ideal and popular for families, couples, artists, musicians, an...

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Essential Stay Info

Cottage
Access to lakes, rivers, streams & beaches
Children Welcome
Digital Detox
Family Friendly
Farmstay experience
Rural Views
Solitude
Sustainable Stays
Unique Accommodation


Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 10am


Eating and Drinking
The cottage has a small kitchenette with all kitchen utensils you may need. A full sized gas oven, gas hobs and a bbq for use on your covered private deck. Continental breakfast supplied in cottage for you to enjoy in your own time.

Bedding Configuration
There is a queen bed in main area of cottage and two singles in open loft above.


More info about the property
Experience the peace and tranquility of Stubbs farm whilst absorbing stunning mountain and limestone views of the central North Island and our wild west coast hill country.

Stubbs Farm is the...

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Unique kiwi experiences for you


Unique limestone outcrops
Eco friendly & grid free
Outstanding views of Tongariro National Park and the central North Island



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What we love about this property

Cottage guests love our expansive views of the rugged central North Island. The cosy homely feeling of being able to walk right from the cottage in Stubbs farm QE11 bush reserve.



Activities on or nearby this property


Birdlife
Hiking | Tramping
Nature Walks
Relaxation



Amenities


Bath tub
BBQ
Drinking Water
Fridge (or cooling facility) available
Gas available
Heating (electric, gas or fireplace)
Hot Water Available
Jug/Kettle
Linen Provided
No Wifi
North Island
Oven
Power Available
Property Manager on site
Rubbish bin
Shower
Toaster
Toilet
Towels Provided
Unsealed Roads
Washing Machine



Drive Times

Auckland: 2.5hrs
Hamilton: 50mins
Tauranga: 1hr 50mins
Taupo: 2hrs
Wellington: 5hrs



About your host, Biddy

Biddy's Photo


Enjoy Stubbs Farm Cottage (aka Rock Retreat B&B) accommodation with your hosts Biddy Stubbs and Rich Kersel, daughters Hazel and Fern. Biddy grew up on the farm and the Stubbs family have lived on the here for five generations. Harriet and Hugh Stubbs moved from Timaru, in the South Island in the early 1900's. Stubbs farm is a 1666 acre working sheep and cattle farm nestled in the King Country, near Waitomo Caves, North Island, New Zealand. Biddy's brother Ben now farms the farm. It includes over 800 acres of native bush reserved by QE11 covenant, along with North Islands key areas for bouldering and caving on classic limestone.



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