Activities – Things to do

High Tea in an English country garden

26 Dec – ongoing

Enjoy a high tea of delectable savouries and sweets.

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Wonderful Waikato Gardens Tour

1 or 2-day

Many of the Waikato’s finest private gardens on this fully-catered guided-tour.

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Waikato River-Hamilton time-warp cycle tour

Guided and self-guided

3-hour easy cycle along Waikato River trails with lots of historic stops

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The Waikato Artisan Foodie Tour

1 or 2-day

The Waikato boasts fertile land, natural beauty…and a rich foodie culture.

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Camping Wild

1-day overnight

Get away from it all and experience the beauty of nature.

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E-bike and standard cycle hire

Pick up Monday to Friday from 164 River Road, Hamilton

Enjoy not being in a car and visit more locations than you do by walking.

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Location

See the map on summary accommodation page for location.10min Hamilton CBD. 10min Hamilton Airport. 15min Hamilton Gardens. 40min Hobbiton. 55min Waitomo Caves. 80min Rotorua. 85min Coromandel. 90min Auckland Airport.

Pricing

Book individual bedrooms (breakfast included) or the entire house (prepare own breakfast).

Individual bedrooms. Prices range from $129 to $259 per room. See the price of each room below. Note that pricing is higher on certain days. See the booking page for pricing on specific dates.

All amenities are included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Bedrooms

* The weekend days are the two from arrival on Friday to departure on Sunday.
# Rooms 3 to 5 share two bathrooms: (1) an over-sized bathroom with two showers and a bath (2) a separate toilet.

Bedroom 1 Main Suite	1 super-king-size bed+1 king single bed in a single bed in a separate small room – (plus king single bed if required) two large balconies, and a very large ensuite with twin vanities, deep bath, separate shower, separate toilet, bidet room and mini kitchen. This suite has a small separate bedroom connected to it called the Harry Potter room for an additional $25.	$239 week day $259 weekend day*
Bedroom 2 Blue Suite	1 queen-size bed+2 single beds Capacity: 4 Ensuite bathroom Also features a walk-in-closet with a desk and lovely views from the picture window. Netflix is also available. As a unique option, the adjoining Ruby Room (37m2) is available at a competitive rate as overflow accommodation for up to 2 additional guests.	$169 week day $189 weekend day*
Bedroom 3 Red Room	1 queen-size bed+1 king single bed Capacity: 3 Shared bathroom#	$129 week day $149 weekend day*
Bedroom 4 Yellow Room	1 queen-size bed+1 king single bed Capacity: 3 Shared bathroom#	$129 week day $149 weekend day*
Bedroom 5 Pink Room	1 queen-size bed and balcony Capacity: 2 Shared bathroom#	$129 week day $149 weekend day*
Bedroom 6 Grey-blue Room	2 single beds Capacity: 2 Shared bathroom#	$129 week day $149 weekend day*

* The weekend days are the two from arrival on Friday to departure on Sunday.
# Rooms 3 to 5 share two bathrooms: (1) an over-sized bathroom with two showers and a bath (2) a separate toilet.

House amenities and features

WIFI	Yes
Kitchen for own cooking	Yes
Breakfast	Continental. Cooked eggs and porridge are available on request.
Lunch	No
Dinner	Generally, dinner with the hosts is available, but please ask in advance. Price depends on food and wine choice. Typically, $40-50 per adult and half that for a child.
Tea & coffee	Yes, available in each bedroom and the kitchen.
Washing machine	Yes
Dryer	Yes
Iron and ironing board	Yes
Refrigerator	Yes
Microwave	Yes
Pets allowed	No
Infant cot	No
Heating	There is gas heating that pumps warm air up through vents in the floors. Each bedroom has an electric heater you can control yourself.
Air conditioning	No
Shampoo	Yes
Hair dryer	Yes
Extra blankets	Yes
TV	In lounge and not in bedrooms.
Other features	Piano and guitar available to play in lounge.

External amenities and features

Parking	Yes
Swimming pool	15m. Heated in summer.
Hot tub	Secluded in a gazebo by a pond.
Farm animals	Alpacas (5). Cows(2) most of the time. Hens(3).
Wildlife	There are many different birds including Tuis and Pukekos, which hatch their chicks on the property. Occasionally, you see Kaka and Rosella parrots. At night, you may hear a Ruru (NZ owl). Ducks, Pheasants and Quail appear in season. There are rabbits and nocturnal hedgehogs. Frogs inhabit the large pond in the warmer months and you can hear them sing. Dragon flies hover around the large pond in summer.
Games room	Table Tennis and Pool
Barbeque	Yes
Other features	Comfort hybrid bikes are available to rent at the property. Hamilton Gardens and the start of the river trails are 20 minutes cycle time away. $50/day $35/4 hours. Less for children. Self-guide 3-hour cycle and history tour booklet available. Towbar-attachable rack available to rent. See full details. Various fruit in season to pick. Extensive beautiful gardens with many private romantic secluded spaces make it ideal for couples. It is also great for families with space for frisbee, kicking a ball and other activities mentioned.

Hosts (for hosted stays)

Anne and Paul

Annie Cao is from Beijing and has lived in New Zealand for 14 years. Annie used to be a professional basketball player. Later she became a journalist. Now she is a business consultant with her company Redbridge Consulting, helping Kiwi companies do business better with partners in China.

Paul is from the UK and has been in NZ for 23 years. Paul runs a software company that specialises in Microsoft Excel. If you need a professional software application developed at a fraction of the cost of other software, search for company AbleOwl.

We know the area well and can enlighten you to many beautiful, magical places that few locals know about let alone the travel companies.

Languages

English (fluent), Mandarin(fluent), French (basic)

Location

See the map on summary accommodation page for location. 10min Hamilton CBD. 10min Hamilton Airport. 10min Hamilton Gardens. 35min Hobbiton. 50min Raglan Beach, 60min Waitomo Caves. 75min Rotorua. 70min Coromandel. 90min Auckland Airport.

Pricing

Individual bedrooms. Prices range from $395 to $495 per room. See the price of each room below. Note that pricing is higher on certain days. See the booking page for pricing on specific dates.

All amenities are included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 Brideshead Suite	1 King-size bed Capacity: 2 Ensuite bathroom TV. A/C.The Brideshead Suite features hand carved furniture, luxurious soft furnishings, fine art and antiques curated from our private collection complementing the elegant cream and gold interior. The largest of our themed suites, the Brideshead Suite, is themed in the French Baroque style of the 18th century. The bedroom boasts a king size canopied bed in gilded mahogany, with side cabinets to match. Complimenting this are the Louis XI style armchairs in the sitting area and the davenport desk. The warm golden honey colour flows through into the marble en suite with its ‘Champagne’ bath and the gold Perrin and Rowe fittings. The bathroom is completed with Molton Brown Coco & Sandalwood nourishing body lotion, blended with creamy coconut, jasmine and sandalwood for a relaxing, tropical aroma. The Brideshead Suite also features a large balcony with stunning views of the estate to the north. As per all our suites it also comes with those modern comforts of a Netflix tv, espresso bar and unlimited wi-fi. Free local and national calls are also included.	$145 single person $495 week day $495 weekend day*
Bedroom 2 Blenheim Suite	1 King-size bed Capacity: 2 Ensuite bathroom TV. A/C.The Blenheim Suite features hand carved furniture designed by the owners themselves. The luxurious soft furnishings, fine art and antiques are curated from our private collection and complement the elegant turquoise interior. The Blenheim Suite is themed in 18th century Chinoiserie style that was popular in the English country houses of the time. During the 18th century porcelain, silk and lacquer-ware imported from China and Japan became extremely fashionable. This lead many British designers to create their own fanciful versions of the East. The oriental theme is reflected in the bedside cabinets, statues, pictures and turquoise wallpaper with its splendid red pomegranates and swallows. The en suite is fitted out with an elegant Grecian gray marble and silver Perrin and Rowe fittings. The bathroom is completed with the Molton Brown Samphire body wash, a revitalising body wash blended with samphire extract and brimming with minerals and vitamins. The Blenheim Suite also features a balcony with stunning views of the estate to the north and over to the lake and folly in the east. As per all our suites it also comes with those modern comforts of a Netflix TV, espresso bar and unlimited wi-fi. Free local and national calls are also included.	$395 week day $395 weekend day*
Bedroom 3 Chatsworth Suite	1 King-size bed Capacity: 2 Ensuite bathroom TV. A/C.The Chatsworth Suite features hand crafted mahogany furniture, luxurious soft velvet damask furnishings, fine art and antiques curated from our private collection complementing the elegant interior. The Chatsworth Suite, as with its namesake, is decorated in the English Baroque style with red and gold being the predominant colours. Much inspiration for this room was taken from the second bedroom of Chatsworth house, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The suite features a mahogany four poster bed and curtains in a delicious berry red velvet damask with gold background from the English fabric house Jim Dickens. The style continues through to the en suite with its striking red marble and regency styled mirror and sconces. The red marble from Greece and is a striking complement to the gold Perrin and Rowe fittings. The bathroom is completed with the Molton Brown Ylang-ylang body wash and lotion, blended with ylang-ylang, amber and cardamom, giving a sweet and musky fragrance. On display in the Chatsworth Suite is the lithograph “The Toreador” by the famous 20th century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Also of note is the heavily carved marble mantelpiece with a gilded baroque mirror above and a matching set of garnitures to the sides.	$395 week day $395 weekend day*

*The weekend days are arrival on Friday to departure on Sunday.

House amenities and features

Check in and out	Check-in: 4PM, Check-out: 10AM (earlier or later by negotiation)s
WIFI	Yes – unlimited
Phone calls	Yes – unlimited local and national calls
Breakfast	The Willowbrook Breakfast This hearty cooked breakfast is a contemporary take on the classic full English using only home grown and locally sourced produce. It includes freshly baked artisan breads, bacon and free range eggs all from Willowbrook Farm and local suppliers, served with fresh seasonal produce from our potager garden. Continental Buffet Guests may help themselves from a wide range of wholesome goodies including cereals, homemade breads and preserves, and fruit harvested from our orchard.
Lunch	No
Dinner	No
Kitchen for own cooking	No
Tea & coffee	Yes, available in each bedroom and the kitchen.
Laundry Service	Additional
Iron and ironing board	Yes
Refrigerator	Yes
Microwave	No
Pets allowed	No
Infant cot	Yes
Air conditioning	Yes
Shampoo	Yes
Hair dryer	Yes
Extra blankets	Yes
TV	Yes, with Netflix in each bedroom and the lounge
Games room	Billiard Room and Upstairs Library

External amenities and features

Parking	Yes
Swimming pool	No
Hot tub	Yes, in each bedroom.
Wildlife	Extensive birdlife, rabbits, hedgehogs.
Barbeque	Yes
Other features	Lake, jetty and rowing boat. Folly by lake

Hosts (for hosted stays)

Peter and David

Peter and David Lord Cowell are a couple with a passion for hospitality, gracious living, and running their traditional English country estate & manor house.

David is a doctor, and the Creative Director of Willowbrook Park. He loves classical art, architecture, music, interior design, gardening and farming. Together with Peter he designed the Manor and Gardens at Willowbrook Park, and created the Rare Breeds Farm.

Peter is the Managing Director of Willowbrook Park, and a Licensed Wedding Celebrant. He grew up in the south of England. He graduated Cambridge University and went on to become an Anglican priest, working in London for 25 years. He too enjoys classical art and music and is a keen chorister, pianist, and flautist.

The couple met in 2002 when David was working in the emergency department at The Royal London Hospital. Peter shifted to NZ in 2008 so they could start a new life together in the country.

The following year they bought the site of Willowbrook Park, 30 acres of bare land which had once been an apple orchard. Together they set to work drafting plans for the house and architectural features as well as creating a plan for the landscape gardens which were designed in the manner of the 18th century English style.

For 7 years they spent all their spare time setting out the gardens and creating the landscaping themselves, with the help of a team of devoted friends. In total they have planted over 15,000 trees, bushes and plants to create a collection of stunning themed gardens and outdoor rooms, blended harmoniously with the surrounding countryside.

They have a son, William, who was born Christmas 2017. Together they raise him on this magnificent estate.

Languages

English (native)

Location

See the map on summary accommodation page for location. 10min Hamilton CBD. 10min Hamilton Airport. 15min Hamilton Gardens. 40min Hobbiton. 55min Waitomo Caves. 80min Rotorua. 85min Coromandel. 90min Auckland Airport.

Pricing

Book individual bedrooms (breakfast included).

Individual bedrooms. Prices range from $145 to $240 per room. See the price of each room below. Note that pricing is higher on certain days. See the booking page for pricing on specific dates.

All amenities are included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 Magnolia Room	1 super-king-size bed Capacity: 2 Ensuite with walk-in shower and is suitable for wheelchairs Heated ensuite floor and towel rails Complimentary dressing gowns and TV	$145 single person $240 week day $240 weekend day*
Bedroom 2 Maple Room	1 super-king-size bed, which can be changed to twin beds. Capacity: 2 Ensuite bathroom Heated ensuite floor and towel rails	$300 week day $350 weekend day*

*The weekend days are the two from arrival on Friday to departure on Sunday.

House amenities and features

WIFI	Yes
Breakfast	A fantastic full English breakfast is served every morning but guests can choose from the Breakfast Menu if they would prefer something lighter.
Lunch	Packed lunches for day trips can be arranged.
Dinner	Delicious home cooked three course meals using locally grown vegetables are available upon request with 12 hours notice. Dine with your hosts and enjoy pre-dinner drinks, dinner wines and your meal for $55.00 per person.
Kitchen for own cooking	No
Tea & coffee	Yes, in each bedroom + kitchen.
Washing machine	Yes
Dryer	Yes
Iron and ironing board	Yes
Refrigerator	Yes
Microwave	Yes
Pets allowed	No
Infant cot	No
Heating	Yes
Air conditioning	No
Shampoo	Yes
Hair dryer	Yes
Extra blankets	Yes
TV	Sky available.
Other features	Wheelchair-friendly

External amenities and features

Parking	Yes
Swimming pool	No
Hot tub	No
Wildlife	Birds and rabbits.
Barbeque	Yes
Other features	Baby grand piano.

Hosts (for hosted stays)

Gloria and Clyde

Gloria and Clyde Morriss welcome you to the new purpose-built country homestay accommodation, now open to the discerning traveller looking for homely comfort in central Waikato.

Hosting guests since 1998, Gloria and Clyde are the friendly experienced hosts you will love to stay with, and return to, for more of the hospitality they are renowned for.

Situated in peaceful rural surroundings, you will immediately relax and unwind. From the moment you pull up under the portico you will receive a warm friendly welcome, be helped to settle into your beautifully appointed room, treated to Gloria’s wonderful home cooking, and Clyde’s knowledge of wine.

As members of the Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand you can be assured that your accommodation is top-notch, and the service second-to-none. Dedicated to making you feel at home, a stay here with Gloria and Clyde provides you:
Cooked breakfast or continental if you prefer.

Evening meals are our specialty with drinks included.

Gloria and Clyde want you to feel comfortable, relaxed and welcome during your stay and endeavour to provide all the facilities and services you may require to achieve this. Friendly, flexible and helpful, your hosts will ensure you make the most of your stay.

Catering is flexible to any dietary requirements you may have.

With a wealth of knowledge, your hosts can help with any questions you may have about the local attractions, and the best vineyards.

Languages

English (native)

Environmental Responsibility

We care about our land and local community. We use rain water collection for our garden and grounds, tend a large organic vegetable garden, only use local and seasonal products in our kitchen and house an organic orchard and free-range chickens . We use solar panels for heating water, EcoStore products in all bathrooms and use a wood-pellet heating system in winter which is fueled by 100% renewable resources.

Location

See the map on summary accommodation page for location. 2min Punnet Café. 7min University. 7min Hamilton Gardens. 10min Hamilton CBD. 5min Hamilton Airport. 5min Mystery Creek Event Centre. 35min Hobbiton. 60min Waitomo Caves. 75min Rotorua. 75min Coromandel. 90min Auckland Airport.

Pricing

Individual bedrooms. Each room has ensuite bathroom. Prices range from $200 to $300 per room per night during the week with an increases Friday to Sunday night to $250 to $350. See the price of each room below. Note that pricing is higher during certain times of the year.

Price includes continential and cooked breakfast

* The weekend days are the two from arrival on Friday to departure on Monday.

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 Primrose BOOK	Queen Capacity: 2	$300 week day $350 weekend day*
Bedroom 2 Peace Haven	Queen Capacity: 2	$300 week day $350 weekend day*
Bedroom 3 Passionist	Queen Capacity: 2	$300 week day $350 weekend day*
Bedroom 4 Pottager	Double Capacity: 2	$200 week day $250 weekend day*
Bedroom 5 Loft	Double Capacity: 2	$200 week day $250 weekend day*

House amenities and features

Pets allowedNo

Check in and out	Check-in: 2PM, Check-out: 10AM
WIFI	Yes
Breakfast	Continential and Cooked (Free range Monastery eggs on sour dough toast, bacon plus seasonal available (e.g. tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus)
Tea and Coffee in room	Yes
Laundry Available	Yes
Dryer	Yes
Iron and ironing board	Yes
Heating	Each bedroom has an electric heater you can control yourself. In winter heating provided by hot water radiators heated by wood pallet boiler.
Shampoo	Yes
Hair dryer	Yes
Extra blankets	Yes
TV	Not available

External amenities and features

Parking	Yes
Garden	Beautiful mature landscaped gardens available to walk around and linger with many private romantic secluded spaces. Waikato River sandy beach available dependent on river water level.Organic orchard and pottager organic vegetable garden.
Farm animals	Chickens Free range (7). Cattle, sheep and pigs depending on time of year.
Wildlife	There are many different birds including Tuis and Pukekos, which hatch their chicks on the property. Occasionally, you see Kaka and Rosella parrots. Ducks, Pheasants and Quail appear in season. There are rabbits and nocturnal hedgehogs.
Barbeque	Yes
Other features	Two bikes available for guest use no charge.

Hosts (for hosted stays)

Shane and Paula

Shane and Paula have always wanted to own and operate a boutique bed and breakfast and are passionate about ensuring guest feel at home and enjoy their surroundings.
Paula is a language teacher teaching Mandarin a language she learn while living in Shanghai for 5 years. Paula is an excellent cook and enjoys entertaining.
Shane is enjoying a lifestyle change away from Corporate world where he has sucessful careers in the Seafood and Dairy Industries. He is now enjoying operating the bed and breakfast, working in the pottager and orchard and making cider.

Languages

English (fluent), Mandarin(fluent)

Location

See the map on summary accommodation page for location. 5min University. 5min Hamilton Gardens. 10min Hamilton CBD. 10min Hamilton Airport. 35min Hobbiton. 60min Waitomo Caves. 75min Rotorua. 75min Coromandel. 90min Auckland Airport.

Pricing

Book individual bedrooms (breakfast included) or the entire house (prepare own breakfast).

Individual bedrooms. Prices range from $139 to $249 per room. See the price of each room below. Note that pricing is higher on certain days. See the booking page for pricing on specific dates.

Entire house (no hosts): $895 each week day, $995 each weekend day*. Deposit $1000.

All amenities are included in the price unless otherwise stated.

* The weekend days are the two from arrival on Friday to departure on Sunday.

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 Awanui Room BOOK	Queen+Single Capacity: 3 Ensuite bathroom Kettle for tea & coffee Addition of portable bed for $40 which makes capacity 4.	$219 week day $249 weekend day*
Bedroom 2 Campanulata Room BOOK	Queen Capacity: 2 Ensuite bathroom Kettle for tea & coffee Addition of portable bed for $40 which makes capacity 3	$159 week day $179 weekend day*
Bedroom 3 Pendula Room BOOK	Queen Capacity: 2 Queen + Single Capacity: 3 Ensuite bathroom Kettle for tea & coffee	$199 week day $229 weekend day*
Bedroom 4 Sakura Room BOOK	Queen Capacity: 2 Ensuite bathroom Kettle for tea & coffee	$139 week day $159 weekend day*

House amenities and features

Check in and out	Check-in: 3PM, Check-out: 11AM
WIFI	Yes
Kitchen for own cooking	Yes
Breakfast	Continental. Cooked eggs and porridge are available on request.
Lunch	No
Dinner	Generally, dinner with the hosts is available, but please ask in advance. Price depends on food and wine choice. Typically, $40-50 per adult and half that for a child.
Tea & coffee	Yes, available in each bedroom and the kitchen.
Washing machine	Yes
Dryer	Yes
Iron and ironing board	Yes
Refrigerator	Yes
Microwave	Yes
Pets allowed	No
Infant cot	No
Heating	There is gas heating that pumps warm air up through vents in the floors. Each bedroom has an electric heater you can control yourself.
Air conditioning	No
Shampoo	Yes
Hair dryer	Yes
Extra blankets	Yes
TV	In lounge and not in bedrooms.
Other features	Piano and guitar available to play in lounge.

External amenities and features

Parking	Yes
Swimming pool	15m. Heated in summer.
Hot tub	Secluded in a gazebo by a pond.
Farm animals	Alpacas (5). Cows(2) most of the time. Hens(3).
Wildlife	There are many different birds including Tuis and Pukekos, which hatch their chicks on the property. Occasionally, you see Kaka and Rosella parrots. At night, you may hear a Ruru (NZ owl). Ducks, Pheasants and Quail appear in season. There are rabbits and nocturnal hedgehogs. Frogs inhabit the large pond in the warmer months and you can hear them sing. Dragon flies hover around the large pond in summer.
Games room	Table Tennis and Pool
Barbeque	Yes
Other features	Comfort hybrid bikes are available to rent at the property. Hamilton Gardens and the start of the river trails are 20 minutes cycle time away. $50/day $35/4 hours. Less for children. Self-guide 3-hour cycle and history tour booklet available. Towbar-attachable rack available to rent. See full details. Various fruit in season to pick. Extensive beautiful gardens with many private romantic secluded spaces make it ideal for couples. It is also great for families with space for frisbee, kicking a ball and other activities mentioned.

Hosts (for hosted stays)

Anne and Paul

We know the area well and can enlighten you to many beautiful, magical places that few locals know about let alone the travel companies.

Languages

English (fluent), Mandarin(fluent), French (basic)

Bedroom 1 Master	King Capacity: 2 Ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2 Single	Single Capacity: 1 Private bathroom
Bedroom 3 Twin	King Single + Single Capacity: 2 Shared bathroom
Bedroom 4 Queen	Queen+Single Capacity: 2 Shared bathroom
Bedroom settee	In lounge Capacity: 2 Share bathroom with Single room

Activities – Things to do

High Tea in an English country garden

26 Dec – ongoing

Wonderful Waikato Gardens Tour

1 or 2-day

Waikato River-Hamilton time-warp cycle tour

Guided and self-guided

The Waikato Artisan Foodie Tour

1 or 2-day

Camping Wild

1-day overnight

E-bike and standard cycle hire

Pick up Monday to Friday from 164 River Road, Hamilton

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