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A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tauwhare, Waikato
  • Place, Cambridge Raceway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grassroots Trust Velodrome
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground

Disclaimer: To avoid confusion, we are not affiliated with Warner Bros and Hobbiton.

Spend a night in a Hole in the Ground in the middle of the Waikato. It comes with a nice breakfast with homemade bread and bacon and eggs (own chickens) and homemade jams. There's an outdoor area made totally of pallet wood where you have the opportunity to cook, have a BBQ and have a dining area.

Only suited for one or 2 persons (pets only at prior approval, service animals are ok).

We (since 1984) are Rivendel Gardens, growing tomatoes, capsicum, beans, courgettes etc. for the local farmers' markets.

I started with with the accommodation about 12 years ago as a playground for my grandchildren.

If you need help, just come to the red shed and I'm happy to help with whatever you need.

This Red shed will be available about half February, (see photo)

In a very rural environment, very quiet. 7 Km out of Cambridge.

Plenty of parking.
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Ross Bros Museum. Features include free breakfast.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • 8 minutes by car from Ross Bros Museum and 10 minutes from Cambridge Raceway
Free breakfast is served.

This Pukemoremore chalet is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 248 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

563567

Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical, whimsical and everything you could ever imagine! Johan is a fantastic host, you can tell that this is his passion project. We loved the attention to detail on everything. Wish we could have stayed every night of our vacation here. With that said it was the perfect pairing for the night before our visit to Hobbiton. We felt like we truly lived in the Shire and were taking a day trip to Hobbiton! 10/10 we will stay again when we come back to New Zealand!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fang L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is amazing, like living in a fairy, you can get all you need in this romantic world. The host is kind and helpful. it’s worthy to have a try.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as expected

It truly was a unique and charming hole in the ground experience. Definitely a fun accommodation choice for those interested in the local tourist attractions. The farm fresh feijoas were a nice touch too :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rustic get a way

The property was perfectly appointed with timeless rustic charm and lovely touches all over the place. The facilities were just what we needed for cooking inside and out, great fireplace and high pressure shower. Loved the homemade jam and bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev B., Kamloops, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest little hut

We enjoyed staying at this unique little hut. It's entrance is very discreet so it took us a bit to find it. Host was very gracious.abd a good cook
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Hobbit Hole

Johan was the perfect host, very welcoming. The supply of breakfast foods was generous and very tasty. The bed was comfy and the shower was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So charming

Im obsessed with LOTRs and this was absolutely perfect for a hobbit hole. So charming and cute. I wish i could have stayed longer and could build one for myself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Authentic Hobbit Hole Stay

What can I say - what a cool idea! The owner (and his daughter) obviously care very much about the experience. The communication was great - instructions were clear on how to gain access. They checked in frequently to see if everything was okay, and they have just the cutest animals (included an adorable black and white cat) that really add to the farmstay experience. There are some issues that are very out of their hands - it rained quite badly one of the nights and we had to deal with a bit of a slug infestation (that was easily taken care of) and then the bugs that just come hand in hand with our a farm experience. The home made bread and jams were amazing. The bacon and eggs provided were delicious. The obvious care and attention to detail really made for an awesome experience. If you’re looking for a big chain hotel experience - skip this one. But if you’re looking for a cozy, cottage-like hobbit-hole - this is a must do, especially for any lord of the rings fan!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience

Cute little windows with awesome views. Really feels like a hobbit hole dug into the ground. Super warm with the fire on. Delicious breakfast with what I think is homemade jam provided. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was an interesting and unique experience. Directions to property were a problem. The address, phone number and a map should be on the web site. We got directions from the i-site in Cambridge otherwise we would have been lost' It also should be clearer that one should bring some barbecue food & wine for dinner as no eating places nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A place unique to any other
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024