Housewithnonails

we open our big barn door at "housewithnonails" and immediately immerse you in the homely feel we have created.

parquet wood floors, lovingly crafted beamework, lime plastered walls, leather suits, with sheepskin rugs beneath feet and wool throws at hand.

7 king size beds, 3x single over three floors up into the loft space looking out over the countryside.

housewithnonails has a story!!!

this is a totally hand hewn barn crafted from local trees, showcasing traditional joinery etched with only a mallet and chisel.

a copper sink from the cowshed, a chestnut dresser full of clay pottery, an old tatara fencepost mantel over the stone inglenook fireplace.

Cast your eye through the Barn out over the lush green fields and into the spectacular ancient Kaimai Mamaku State forest mountain range.

Hidden under its presence amongst the pastoral farmland is one of 22 Great rides Haurakirailtrail, wheeling you on a leisurely family nature ride.

Drop into the converted dairy factory cafe at Cafe 77 in the tiny historic village of Mamaku and transverse the state of the art rock climbing venue hidden within.

Onwards to enjoy a slow luncheon at the Old Forge Kitchen set under Mount Te aroha offering authentic " paddock to plate" cuisine on the trail.

Onwards still further and Paddle your way up the Waihou river with Adventure Te Aroha , a self guided Kayak and stand up paddle Board our of the region by waterway.

Throw a dart whilst eating fish n chips in the old Palace Hotel, a historic treasure old watering hole, with its Grand tavern Balcony.

These iconic buildings of once an Edwardian spa town sets the stage for the premiere movie THE GONE, featuring Mount Te Aroha as Mt Affinity in a new Irish New Zealand film.

Climb Mount Te Aroha 5 hour return trip and and discover spectaular views as sen in the movie, including walking through the Wairongomai Valley 1880s gold history.

A great 5 day cycle track ride continues haurakirailtrail along a historic railway line between Thames Waihi Te Aroha and Matamata,

197 kms through fertile Waikato dairy plains.

Soak in rare warm natural mineral waters at the foothills of New Zealands original spa town .

being individually body wrapped and massaged with beauty treatments beside.

feel pampered, relaxed refreshed!!!!

Our hidden local knowledge gem is at Opal Hot springs, after climbing North islands tallest ancient waterfall bushwalk called Wairere falls.

Soak in the historic Ramaroa pool- an outdoor mineral ( 40C ) geothermal river surrounded by Bamboo all to your private selves. a real gem!!!!

Return to the housewithnonails and let us transport you into a rustic dining experience under the stars.

we light up the asador fireplace and let the wood become a hot ash.

Lowering New Zealand grassfed tomahawk steaks onto the heat, we cook on fire!!!

Dining under the old beamwork on rustic boards with chimichurri sauce made fresh from the raised kitchen beds, by candlelight.

The firepits are stoked and blankets offered to wrap up warm and sip spicey mulled wine poached in the crock pot for ambience.

Groups are welcome to use this magic space for their private occasions within a hand hewn Barn countryside aesthetic.

For those who need a little provincial boutique shopping Peroa offers the " antique capitol of New Zealand", whilst Tirau offers Nottinghills Interior design trail.

Guests love " Over the Moon" cheese adventure at Putaruru from locally sourced goat, sheep, cow and even Buffalo milk.

Transported into a walk to the Blue Spring along the Waihou Walkway , to find trout swimming in the crystal clear waters, filtered over a 100 years is stunning.

so much to do and not enough time, this is the local attractions.

Eco Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari a hidden world of wetland, old growth Forests and native birdlife, an ancient forest sanctuary for endangered species.

Lunch in Cambridge for its charming cafes, gourmet food and galleries before a wider afield toursim look at the area at the world renown Hamilton Gardens.

Thats before you plunge into a Hobbit world of lush shire pastures

being guided through the Hobbiton Movie set,

said to be the only " live " set because they hang hobbit clothes on Hobbit lines, and light Hobbit fireplaces, and tend the Hobbit Garden daily!!!!

if you can get in, do the Hobbit Banquet Feast at dusk, fit for a Hobbit, with tables heaving with Hobbit fare.

Still more !!!

Decide to stay at housewithnonails several days and use it as your base to explore geothermal geyserlands at Rotorua, white beaches at Tauranga

Our hidden gem is to tell our guests to do the evening glow worm kayak tour beginning at lake McLaren,

day turns to night up a canyon at its head, and marvel at millions of bright green glow worms clinging to the cliffs.

Another favourite local knowledge package we share with our guests came from another guest living on Te Anga Road, Waitomo.

Everyone loves the caves, a major attraction but did you know there are hidden natural wonders along the road,

including Mangapohue Natural bridge, Piripiri Cave and Maropkopa Falls and the beach. This is a raw New Zealand day trip at its very best!!!!

we could go on and on, suffice to say, come and stay,

using the Hand hewn Barn stay as your base and let us match your interests and passion for sight seeing central North Island New Zealand.

Blue skies with waving green fields and a waterfall cascading through the mountain range awaits you to be enjoyed.

Wind down and feel better just soaking in the country chic interior.

Jen and Dewi have been living here in Wardville district as long as they can remember and know the Waikato region like the back of their hand.

The name "housewithnonails" storytells their very unique crafted home where hand hewn tree nails fasten rustic beams.

A barn experience awaits you with complementary robes in rooms and bathroom accessories.

The private lawn opens up to sounds of nature and cows chewing their cud for you to soak in at your leisure.

All room rates are offered with a choice of a free continental breakfast , or an english cooked breakfast for $20

FREE WIFI

We want you to make the very most of the stunning scenery and activities Waikato has to give you,

including Hobbiton Movie Set, Kaimai National Park bush, rivers and waterfalls.

Our central North Island location is perfect for us to curate you 1-2-3 day itineraries to geyserlands, beaches and our best kept secrets.

We love to share this local knowledge so just ask for " Jen and Dewis ten best recommendations" .

"housewithnonails retreat is ready to utterly pamper you.