TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS.

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TAKINITI CHALET Takakak Valley Farm Stay
Master Bedroom
Second Bedroom double + bunk
Well appointed bathroom
Fully self contained kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

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Takaka, GOLDEN BAY
  • Ngarua Caves
    11 min drive
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    25 min drive
  • Riuwaka Resurgence
    30 min drive
  • Motueka (MZP)
    48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bed room 2

1 Single Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Dining
Exterior

About this property

TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS.

Nestled in the floor and head of the Takaka Valley Golden Bay.Outstanding views in every direction surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains.

Visit the film locations of The HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS. You will be in staying in MIDDLE EARTH.

Soak up the lush velvet greens of the pasture to the stark grey of the scree runs with every imaginable shade in between from the Chalet alfresco deck.This is just when you wake up to the call of the Goldfinch and Tui birds in the morning. As the day unfolds so do the colors and hue to magnificent evening shades. The environment is a symphony of Rest, Relaxation and Recovery.
You will be staying on a working deer, cattle and game farm with tame Red Deer to get up close and friendly with as well as a small flocks of turkeys, chickens and ducks. Also Bob our working dog and his companion Bella.
In the evening you will be able to watch the colors change to the sound of the Thrush singing good night. At night you will be blown away by the expanse of twinkling stars and thoughts of the infinite universe.
The farm has walks through native bush and pine plantations where further views can be soaked up.
The chalet is self-contained but if you want to be waited on we do that as well with full scrumptious organic meals either served in the chalet or in the main farmhouse.If you want to become part of our family for your stay you can. We cater for exclusive individual needs.
We are within easy reach of cosmopolitan artisan Takaka and pristine beaches are 15- 20 mins away. The stunning world renowned Kahurangi and Tasman National Parks are easy access being 45 min away. Cobb Valley offers magic day walks as well as the expansive Cobb Reservoir in the shadow of Mt Arthur and Snowdon.
We can organize your stay and point you in the right direction of what there is to see and do. Sit back and relax for trips into middle earth and beyond.

You will think you have died and gone to heaven. Exclusive, reserved just for you.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside.
Check out at 10 am morning of departure unless prior arrangement made.
Minimum stay 1 nights.
Child $30- 50.
Extra adult $50
Pets allowed with prior approval
Wifi and internet limited to 1 GB.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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TAKAKAFARMSTAY
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Amenities

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

About the area

Upper Takaka

Upper Takaka is home to this farm stay. Golden Bay Museum & Gallery and Motueka District Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rawhiti Cave and Riuwaka Resurgence. Abel Tasman Paddleboarding and SimPit Technologies are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Takaka, GOLDEN BAY

What's nearby

  • Ngarua Caves - 11 min drive
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 25 min drive
  • Riuwaka Resurgence - 30 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 43 min drive
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 84 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS.?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS. located?

Situated in Upper Takaka, this farm stay is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Kahurangi National Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Abel Tasman National Park and Ngarua Caves. Rawhiti Cave and Harwoods Hole are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari

This property is located on a farm with turkeys, chickens, lamb and pet deer! Lots of space for two people!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, kids loved looking at all the animals. The accommodation was quiet, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private comfortable farm stay
This was perfect for our small family that dont really want to be in the hustle and bustle of the main areas but close enough to commute easily. Very comfy and nice outlook onto the valley and farm animals. Owners are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Value for money
Perfect, nice and quiet and good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing farm stay
Ivor and Rob were friendly hosts and easy to communicate with. The house was as expected and in a beautiful setting in the Takaka valley. The amenities were good. It may be good if the hosts invest in some new cushions for the couch for extra comfort as they were a bit worn, and some sharper knives would be useful in the kitchen. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay Y., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm Stay with great views
Great place to stay - well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay Y., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great farm stay
Great place to stay and great that Ivor takes one night stays
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable farm cottage.
A very well equipped, spacious farm cottage. The owners were very friendly. We enjoyed the farm animals: Bob the dog, sheep, hens. Nice environment for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recharge in Paradise
Had fantastic time. The hosts, Ivor & Rob were really helpful and made our stay a total treat. So many things to do in the area and then relax with a beer with the deer in the afternoon. Highly recommend staying here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benoit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy and super well located
We had an amazing time at the farm and the kids really enjoyed checking all the animals. The house is clean and very functional in rural Golden Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm Stay
This is a lovely peacful place, Ivor & Robyn were very helpful giving us advice of where to visit while we were in the area. The bach was very well equipped and if you needed anything you just had to ask. I would recommend this to my freinds and family and would book it again if we come to New Zealand. Thank you Michael & Teresa Armes

10/10 Excellent

Andreas K., Forstinning, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice quiet place
A large house, ideal for families with children who like to have animals around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good way to explore the area
Even though we had to leave a day earlier than expected to help out a friend stuck after a cancelled flight out of Takaka, we enjoyed the location and property, with a good vibe and plenty of space. Robyn and Ivor were great hosts. Do be aware that there are cockerels on the farm so you might have some early wake-up calls - it is a farmstay after all. The chickens roam around so might be close to the bedrooms sometimes. The highway is also nearby but we had no noise worries from that and it makes it very easy to just pop down the drive and head out into the region on adventures. When it came to cleaning up, it was good to find a decent quality vacuum cleaner in the cupboard - little things like that help and it's a useful time saver.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mathias O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than the listing
A little gem. Nice hosts, cute goats, ducks, turkeys, chickens and dogs. Too rural to have Vodafone coverage, but Spark works like a charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Deirdre M.

Clean and comfortable.
It was a bit farther from Takaka and I feel the owners should put in the listing that it is 20kms before. Kitchen knives need to be sharpened so they are useable. Friendly dogs and animals. Quite lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline V.

2nd stay at this venue.
2nd stay at this venue. Awesome place, everything you need with super comfy beds
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8/10 Good

Margaret M.

Had everything we wanted and lovely country area.
Had everything we wanted and lovely country area.
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10/10 Excellent

Hans G.

Very roomy, comfortable and tidy cottage in a beautiful landscape.
Very roomy, comfortable and tidy cottage in a beautiful landscape.
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10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Fantastic chalet in a lovely location.
Fantastic chalet in a lovely location. Very spacious and comfortable, really couldn't ask for anything more. One of the best places I've stayed -- happily recommend to others.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David L.

Very clean and tidy.
Very clean and tidy. Nice location on farm land, very pleasant sitting out on the sunny deck in the evening. Would come stay again. Probably better suited for a group of 4 though we were comfortable enough in our group of 6.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

This farm stay is extremely charming.
This farm stay is extremely charming. Stayed for two nights and considered this one of the highlights of our trip to the South Island. Would recommend to anyone :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The location was only 20 min.
The location was only 20 min. from Takaka township. Easy access to everything. If I knew how much there was to do, I would of stayed more than 2 days.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tranquil setting, spacious chalet style property.
Tranquil setting, spacious chalet style property. Views through all the windows, close to the farm animals.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Very pleasant and relaxing farm stay with beautiful veiws
Very pleasant and relaxing farm stay with beautiful veiws
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A really nice place to stay.
A really nice place to stay. We may well be back next year...

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