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Quirky and unique converted Woolshed

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Deck and views
To bathroom, plus woolpress and log box
Private parking
Living room to bedrooms
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cambridge, Cambridge
  • Cambridge Raceway
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Lake Karapiro
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Woolshed bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quirky and unique converted Woolshed

The original woolshed on the farm has been converted into accommodation, using largely recycled materials. The aim was to maintain the original character of the building, the history and essential Kiwi-ness of it, as well as making it as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible.

We have retained various of the original woolshed features - the woolpress now houses the hot water cylinder, a shearing plant graces the wall, and one wall is covered by corrugated iron previously cladding the outside of the woolshed. The living area floor is natural timber, and the remaining living area walls are clad with native rimu taken from the exterior of a demolished woolshed at Whitehall.

Add in quality lights and furniture and the result is a quirky, cosy, country cottage, ideal for romantic getaways or families who enjoy being surrounded by nature. Comfortably accommodates four. See our website for photos, and for up to date availability.

We are environmentally minded - so whilst you will find everything you need here, we have deliberately omitted various 'luxury', non-environmentally friendly items. There is a microwave, but no dishwasher, clothes dryer, or electric blankets ;-) The Woolshed is however fully insulated, and has a log burner and extra quilts for those cooler winter days.

Enjoy farm walks, birdwatching, and bush walks. Hang out in our Native Garden.

Pets by prior arrangement; please advise in advance for any conditions.

We are working to reverse the damage done to this farm over the last 100 years, by protecting streams and gullies and replanting native bush. Your stay in The Woolshed will help us fund our conservation efforts!

7.5km from Te Miro Mountain Bike Park; close to Maungatautari Ecological Island, Lake Karapiro, and Mystery Creek (30 mins).
15 mins to Cambridge's quality cafe's and restaurants.
30 mins from Hamilton or Hamilton Airport.

Special conditions:
Smoking outside only.
Minimum 2 night stay.
Please see our website for up to date availability.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

CassiesFarm

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Te Miro

Located in Te Miro, this cottage is in a rural area. Riverside Golf Club and Kartsport Hamilton are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cambridge Farmers' Market and Hamilton Centre Place. Monavale Blueberries and TreeChurch and Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, ecotours and horse riding.
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Cambridge, Cambridge

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Farmers' Market - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 22 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Lake Karapiro - 25 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 52 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Stags - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪St Kilda Café & Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective Barbecue - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky and unique converted Woolshed pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quirky and unique converted Woolshed?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky and unique converted Woolshed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quirky and unique converted Woolshed located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Te Koutu Lake, Cambridge Farmers' Market and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Cambridge Museum and Jubilee Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet cottage
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamila W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Unforgettable Stay at The Woodshed – A True Slice of Paradise
Staying at The Woodshed was an incredible experience. Trish and Ian are fantastic hosts, passionate about conservation and sustainable farming. They warmly welcomed us and even took us on a tour of their beautiful farm, where we saw native birds, trees, and bush.The Woodshed itself is cozy, authentic, and thoughtfully set up, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views. Booking this amazing place helps support their conservation efforts, which makes the stay even more special.We’re already planning to come back for a longer visit. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome farm
Great place to stay. Wood fire and amazing regenerating farm. Lovely hosts. Recommended. Great to walk around and into native bush. Peaceful. Amazing stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAJANTHAN V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ecellent place to stay
We loved the place. It was tidy. Wolking through the farmland was super excited. My kids have really enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Lovely cosy woodshed, lovely host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil spot
Thank you for the oasis, such a beautiful setting and loved stepping back in time. So nice to feel transported back to our own upbringings on farms. Appreciated the wood top for the fire, only wish we’d had more daylight hours there to enjoy. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy little cottage
This was the perfect place for us to go and bring our dog with us! It's cozy and comfortable the perfect size little cabin and loads more space to explore right out the front door. We needed a place to stay that was dog friendly so we could bring our boy to get surgery and this was perfect. The owners were lovely and showed our boy so much love, he absolutely adored the place (especially meeting the cows and horse!) It was really amazing to see all the wonderful work that's been done on the land to make it such a gorgeous place to explore. Thank you so much for your hospitality and for providing such a beautiful space for us to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experiance
Comfortable experiance in a wonderful location. Great to see the hosts understanding of the local environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm stay
Great low key gamily trip. Great to get the kids in the country and fresh air!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Woolshed
Wonderful place, enjoyed our time there very much. Excellent Hosts. Bookabatch website was a bit confusing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cosy. Gorgeous setting.
Warm and cosy cabin in the rolling Waikato hills close to Cambridge and Karapiro. Great to have our dog welcome. Loved the gorgeous restorative native plantings around the farm setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison H., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Between Christmas and New Year break
The house was well equipped and the walks on the property were fabulous. We could just take our dog straight out on a walk on the trails around the farm. It was also a short ride away to the mountain bike park. A really lovely spot to chill out for a couple of days. We would definitely stay again when traveling that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little converted wool shed
We stayed here when we attended a wedding in Cambridge. Very cute and picturesque. A good sized place for up To four people. You will need your own car to get to and from accommodation. Good communication with hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

denise j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Remote
Not for us but seviced its purpose to stay that weekend with our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Great property, perfect for what we wanted with good facilities. Very comfortable and clean. The outside could have done with a bit of tidy up/mow of lawns out the front (first impressions) but it had been very wet so that may have been the reason. Would definitely recommend and visit again when we're visiting Lake Karapiro.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our accommodation in the hills
We were four of 6 people for the waka ama national championships at Lake Karapiro on on the Waikato River. Staying at the Woolshed was a joy. So tranquil and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views ...
This was a great bnb ...interesting decor great vibe ..stunning views Great farm walks / runs 🏃‍♀️.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Really enjoyed our couple of nights we spent at the wool shed, it was quite , great views and very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and clever design to keep it charming
Really great place to stay and hosts more than helpful. Appreciated being able to have the dogs along and they were very excited by bunnies and birds who kept popping into view. Really recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vickie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great city escape
Delightful stay in a quiet and tranquil setting. The fireplace is great for heating the place and the sun streams in during the day - bliss
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm stay
Great little cottage/ woolshed conversion. Very quiet and private location with nice views. Dog loved the stay , playing with in-house friends and exploring. Nice rolling hills farmland for walks and fresh air. Comfortable , clean accommodation , well equipped and warm fireplace a bonus. Hosts very helpful. Thank you Trisha and Ian for letting us stay on a short notice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Great place to stay, beautiful and cosy. Very helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Wilna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm stay
Nice farm environment, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by CassiesFarm

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What makes this property unique

Enjoy the peace and seclusion, or experience farm life. Central base for many tourist attractions.