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A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground

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Front Door
Outdoor cooking and BBQ area
1000003311
Wizard's Cart
Wizard's Cart

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • 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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Pukemoremore

Located in Pukemoremore, this chalet is in a rural area. Cambridge Farmers' Market and Hamilton Centre Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maungatautari Ecological Island and Te Koutu Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grassroots Trust Velodrome or Globox Arena.
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Map
Tauwhare, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Raceway - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Grassroots Trust Velodrome - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Te Koutu Lake - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cambridge Farmers' Market - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Kilda Cafe And Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Prince Albert - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$236, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A romantic night in a Hole in the Ground located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ross Bros Museum, Cambridge Raceway and Te Koutu Lake. Cambridge Farmers' Market and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fang L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention to detail for everything was upstanding! Although small, there was a full size bed, outdoor kitchen, indoor kitchen, seating area to relax either indoors or outdoors, shower, toilet, and storage hooks which are so underrated in vacation rentals to have a good way to stash your stuff out of the way. We had a wonderful visiting kitty, chicken, and situated in an apple tree orchard with Gandalf’s wagon. Johan has amazing woodworking skills and put the whole thing together in some sort of wizardry himself. Truly a dream stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johann

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

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Johan van der Gaag

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I'm originall from the Netherlands and immigrated in 1984 with my wife and 2 children.
after 38 years in horticulture my daughter took over the business.(Rivendell Gardens)
about 9 years ago I wanted a Hobbit Hole so I made one, last year I build a bedroom and bathroom onto it and rent it out as a B&B , love to connect with people.

Why they chose this property

It's in a rural area with lots of trees around the Hobbit Hole

What makes this property unique

You won’t forget the peaceful surroundings of this rustic destination.

Spend a night in a real "Hobbit hole" in the middle of the Waikato. Close to Hobbiton (25 minute drive) Situated between my grapes and the Feijoa orchard. Everything is Hobbit sized and very rustic. Comes with a nice breakfast with homemade bread and bacon and eggs (own chickens) and homemade jams. There's and 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 Rivendell Gardens, growing tomatoes, capsicum, beans, courgettes etc. for the local farmers' markets.

Named 'Rivendell Gardens' because of the Lords Of The Rings. One day I just wanted a Hobbit Hole, so I made one.

That was about 9 years ago, later on I extended the space with a bedroom and bathroom to be able to rent it out as a B&B.

Everything is Hobbit sized and pretty rustic. I mainly used recovered wood or wood I milled myself.

You are allowed all over the place but not close to the house, My Daughter and family live there and like their privacy.

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

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

We are on a non-exit road, plenty of parking, very rural.

About 25 minutes from Hobbiton, so you can visit the movie set and spend a night in a real "Hobbit Hole"

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