Essene Country Lodge
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3 bedrooms - 1 king, 1 queen, 2 x king singles in whole of house, 2 bathrooms , 2 living full kitchen. Accommodates 6 people very comfortable. Enjoy beautiful sunrises, nature walks under trees; alfresco dinners. Simple pleasures of country living.
Essene Country Lodge offers a serene escape to the countryside, complete with horses, cows, pukekoes, and eels.
A little bit of country, a little bit of luxury. Simple pleasures with plenty of exploring within an hour's drive - Mount Maungaui or Raglan; Rotorua or Waitomo; Lake Karapiro, Cambridge, Hamilton and Te Awamutu all within 15 minutes carefully positioned on 1.6 hectres of heritage land fully surrounded in mature trees. The house is fully equipped to service families, couples and business owners. Essene Country Lodge offers the ulitmate peace, privacy and tranquil. 1 hour 40 minutes to Auckland Airport.
Pricing
$350 - 680 (Adult)
Proximity to Airport:
5 minute drive to Hamilton Airport - 1 hour 30 minutes from Auckland International Airport.
Proximity to Town:
10-minute to Cambridge; 15 mins to Karapiro Lake and Veladrome; 15 mins to Hamilton; 1 hour to Rotorua or Tauranga; 1 hour to Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton.
Parking:
Free parking.
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