Hole In The Ground

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

Charming Chalet in Cambridge: Hole In The Ground offers a serene chalet experience in Cambridge, New Zealand. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodation: The chalet features one bedroom, a living room, and a bathroom. Family rooms provide ample space, while the ground-floor unit offers garden views. Modern Amenities: The property includes a kitchenette, patio, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a continental breakfast with juice. Convenient Location: Located 17 km from Hamilton Airport, the chalet is close to attractions such as Hamilton Gardens (19 km) and Mystery Creek Events Centre (20 km). Highly rated for its breakfast and host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

Chalets with:

Terrace

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kathleen
Australia Australia
“It’s a neat little cottage and has such charm! After visiting Hobbiton it’s just perfect! Breakfast was supplied in house and the homemade jams yummy. You can bbq so bring your bbq foods. Shower is powerful. Bed comfortable.”
Jacob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our night in the Hole in the Ground was truly magical and unforgettable. From grilling steaks while watching the sunset, to roasting marshmallows by the fire, to getting cosy and watching The Hobbit, every moment felt special. As big Lord of the...”
Peter
Netherlands Netherlands
“Charming accommodation very close to Hobbiton and peaceful”
Shirley
New Zealand New Zealand
“We love the hold stayed there. The cat 🐈 loves the cat treats the owner had in the kitchen area for us to give to it. The price included eggs and bacon and bread. And homemade jars, tea, and coffee also jug of milk. Also, DVD to watch.”
Sandra
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything, the green door, that fact that we got to stay in a hobbit hole, breakfast supplies were delicious, homemade jams, fresh farm eggs, to the jug of milk. The cat was very friendly as was the chicken. Loved every minute ❤️”
Natasha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Super cute hobbit hole with some beautiful craftsmanship true to Lord of the Rings. Tolkien fans will love this. Very cosy.”
Chalice
Australia Australia
“Johan's little creation is like stepping into another world. Set in peaceful surroundings, it's the perfect place for a tranquil getaway and to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of life. Johan provides beautiful fresh food for breakfast, with...”
Marcus
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing place to step away from the 'real world' straight into Middle Earth for a night. The attention to detail is incredible. This place is a real labour of love. We sat outside all evening around the fire pit listening to the LOTR music and...”
Katrina
Australia Australia
“Such an incredible place. the hobbit hole was magical and the host was lovely. It was great to visit Hobbiton the next day, I was recommending it to everyone in our tour!”
Jean
New Zealand New Zealand
“The attention to detail. The bespoke artisan craftwork that reflects the hobbit theme. The peace, tranquility, quiet and the enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and generosity of the host. Everything that made the place unique and comfortable- Hobbits love...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Johan van der Gaag

9.7
Host review score
Johan van der Gaag
I build the Hobbit hole just because I wanted one. It's very rustic and partly in a hill. Everything is Hobbit size, nice and cosy. Ideal for a romantic night out. I nice breakfast is supplied with mostly home made jams, bacon and eggs(from our own chickens) very quiet. ample parking space.
I very much like hosting and see people enjoying the Hobbit hole. I'm a Luthier (musical string instruments maker) and give courses guitar making.
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

Hole In The Ground takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hole In The Ground in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.