Orlofseignir í Matamata

A place by the Shire

A Place by the Shire! A serene stay in the heart of the Waikato.Located amongst an array of working farms is our dry stock farm offering this 3 bedroom farmstay for you and your family to relax and enjoy. Escape the rat race and spend a night or 6 on our tranquil rural oasis. A hop skip and jump from the world renowned Hobbiton (13 mins) and Matamata (8 mins). Our farm stay offers 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom full kitchen, lounge/dining, outdoor fireplace/pizza oven. Plenty of room for the family!

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Finalist in Airbnb Best Nature Stay Dogs must not be aggressive and as they will share the space with sheep be trained or on a leash. Rustic hand built cabin, solar powered only with basic ammenities. Great to unwind and get back to simpler living. Recycled and natural products used in the cabin Close to Hobbiton, TeWaihou Blue springs and Waiwere falls Wear long clothing in the evenings as there are insects by the river Arriving late, follow the solar lights down the drive to your cabin

Chestnut Lane Cottage Matamata Breakfast supplied

*Home Made Afternoon Tea* Eggs, Muesli, bread, butter, coffee, tea, milk, sugar, spreads provided. Welcome to our peaceful self-contained cottage, beautiful country views, private tree-lined estate on edge of town. Cottage has 1 bedroom, queen bed, separate bathroom, walk in wardrobe, kitchen/dining/lounge area, private deck overlooking farmland. Daily bathroom cleaning/towel service provided, we respect that some guests may want total privacy and may prefer not to have this service.

Lake Edge Stunning views Karapiro

Lake Edge..Lake Karapiro, stunning uninterrupted views of the finishing Line of The Worlds Best Rowing, WakaAma, Canoeing, Hydroplanes, Kayaking, Water Skiing. Directly opposite Don Rowlands HOBBITON 20 min Waikato River Trail 15 min 10 mins CAMBRIDGE 10 mins AVANTIDRONE 50 minutes Waitomo Caves 5 min Boatshed Wedding Auckland International 1 hour 45 min. Australian International Flights into HAMILTON AIRPORT 20 minutes from here Guests privacy separate Pavilion from main dwellin

The Shepherd's Hut

Take a breath of fresh air at our peaceful and rustic country getaway. At our stunning Maungatautari hut, you'll feel a million miles away from anywhere, while being only minutes from local international sporting venues, Takapoto Estate and Karapiro Domain. Only 20mins drive from Cambridge. Our delightful cabin offers the best of country life with your very own private deck, hot tub and Queen-sized bed. Basic kitchen facilities, TV and bathroom are all provided. What more could you want?

The Hilly House, Private Boutique Accommodation

The Hilly House is a hillside property in the heart of the Whitehall district, surrounded by beautiful rural views. Very private. Outdoor baths for relaxing in peace, star gazing with a glass of wine or two. Our friendly and inquisitive llamas will come over to greet you, you can fine their pellets inside the house. There are many lovely walks nearby. Blue Springs in Putaruru, 40 mins. Sanctuary Mt Maungatautari, 35 mins and 10 mins from Lake Karapiro and Cambridge with amazing eateries.

Hillside Cottage

Nestled between grassland and trees, this guest house is the perfect place to soak up New Zealand’s beautiful nature. Relax watching the birds and scenic hills or get hands on with the family pets. You can feed the alpacas or visit the chicken to collect some eggs. There is always a spare paddock for horsey people visiting the area and plenty of room to park a trailer or boat. We are located 10 min away from Hobbiton, Karapiro lake and 15 min from Cambridge town centre.

Signal Ridge- Neighbouring Hobbiton, stunning view

Signal Ridge Cottage is a renovated and modern little cottage, located on a working dairy farm 14km from Matamata. Neighbouring Hobbiton, and with beautiful views of the Kaimai Ranges, we have all you need for comfort away from home. Enjoy the toast, cereal, yoghurt, eggs, fruit and milk provided for breakfast on the first morning of your stay as well as complimentary tea and coffee. There is a fully equipped kitchen and laundry with washer and dryer for your use.

Rural views & modern amenities: Morepork Range

Our contemporary two bedroom guest accommodation offers a comfortable & modern home away from home with views of farmland & the Kaimai and Mamaku Range in the distance. Being in the heart of the Waikato we are close to a variety of tourist attractions, making it easy to experience what the area has to offer. We are a convenient spot for business travellers to base themselves & for people connecting with family or friends for events & celebrations.