Susie Pascoe | The Dark in the Light (1)

Akatea Villa is a boutique rural accommodation located 8km north of Hamilton City. Akatea is built with a commitment to sustainability and is eco friendly. The villa is private, spacious and quiet. The rural views are beautiful including the Hakarimata range around to Mount Pirongia. The house is ideally situated for the wedding venue Woodlands historic homestead, Willow Glen cafe, Camellia Tea House, Gordonton and the Waikato river cycleway. Centrally located for Hamilton gardens and activities in and around Hamilton city. The villa is located within 90 minutes to Auckland airport, Tauranga, Rotorua, Waitomo. Only 40 minutes to the beautiful Raglan surf beach.

Welcome to Hamilton's 'most enjoyable' Airbnb. Complete with a massive projector screen; your own private cinema, pool-table, to see who rules the roost, dartboard, for those redeeming themselves from the pool table. Three large bedrooms with hotel quality beds, elevated backyard with views over North Hamilton and spacious open plan living with seating for your whole group. What's nearby? 80 metre walk to a great kids playground and 1.2km to supermarkets, restaurants, fastfood & much more.

This peaceful location is positioned for a day of relaxation, adventure or a road trip to Rotorua, Waitomo, and other destinations. A unique self-contained Studio with private courtyard, BBQ, private ensuite and kitchenette with continental breakfast provided. The Studio comes with air-conditioning, seating area, along with a modern and relaxing décor and privacy. Matamata Lodge is the perfect location to base yourself for one night or more. With so many local attractions and experiences like the Hobbiton Movie, Te Waihou Walkway, Blue Water Springs and Wairere Falls at your doorstep. Unwind and soak in the scenery of rolling pastures, Kaimai ranges, stunning sunsets and star gazing.

Ready to keep you warm in winter with double glazing and a fantastic heat pump. Only 2 minute drive to State Highway 1 (SH1) on ramp to Auckland or Tauranga, 2 minute drive to Greenhill Shopping Complex, with Restaurants, Cafe, Convenience store and more, 80m walk to a park and playground, 10 minute drive to 'The Base' Shopping Centre, 10 minute drive to Globox Arena and only 15 minute drive to Waikato Stadium. Great for families, professionals and holiday makers.

Bruntwood Lodge is a 3-bedroom Bed & Breakfast situated in peaceful rural surroundings of Cambridge, offering adult-only accommodation with electronic 24-hour access, free WIFI and ample parking. Each of the three luxurious guest rooms has been carefully designed and appointed to ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxing – with customised king-size beds, and includes complimentary breakfast, toiletries, slippers, dressing gown, luxurious towels and a hairdryer for your use. Each air-conditioned room includes en-suite with shower, toilet, vanity, and a TV in each room. Horses and cows graze in the paddocks, yet Bruntwood Lodge is in close proximity to Cambridge city, Hamilton Airport, Mystery Creek Events Centre and the Avantidome.

Māhoe Cabin is located in the Waikato, 17 minutes from Morrinsville, 1 hour and 35 minutes from Auckland City, or 35 minutes from Hamilton City. The cabin consists of a fully enclosed bedroom with a simple but lovely interior. Nordic spruce lines the walls and beautiful natural linens and fibres adorn the bed. Directly outside the bedroom is an outdoor living and kitchen area. An outdoor fire with a mini bread/pizza oven is the perfect place to sit in the evening and watch the birds flitting through the wetlands. The spacious bathroom is next to the bedroom and accessed via the deck. Māhoe Cabin is the ideal way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and get a much-needed dose of nature.