Here is a special place set amidst beautiful surrounds.River Cottage is a cedar clad three-bedroom house blending harmoniously with the unique riverside environment of the Tongariro River.River Cottage was conceived with families and smaller groups in mind, those who value the privacy and spaciousness of a home with the facilities to fully cater for their own needs for the duration of their stay, should they so desire.

• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Beds, 2 Bathrooms, SLEEPS 7
• 1st bedroom downstairs is the master bedroom with 1 x super king bed and en suite
• 2nd bedroom upstairs bedrooms with 1 x super king-size bed or 2 king-single beds.
• 3rd bedroom upstairs bedrooms with 1 x super king-size bed or 2 king-single beds.
• The Birches study contains a twin foldout sofa bed
• It features a modern, well-equipped kitchen, allowing you to cook all your meals if wish. Alternatively, you may choose the services of the resident chef at The Lodge to cook you dinner (by prior arrangement).
• The Lodge provides the Cottage with gourmet breakfast provisions such as homemade Granola, local Tongariro bush honey, in season fruits, artisanal preserves and premium coffee. In addition, further quality foods like fine New Zealand cheeses and wines, lamb, venison and Wagyu beef can be ordered in advance with the help of The Lodge staff.
• The three bedrooms in the Cottage offer the luxury and cosiness of down-filled duvets, monogrammed pillowcases, 100 percent down-pillows and bathrobes. After a full day of hiking, sightseeing, fishing or just plain relaxing, the Cottage bedrooms are a haven of comfort where you can refresh and re energise for the next days activities.
• Inside the Cottage, a stylish interior decor and contemporary features enhance a sense of warmth, comfort and understated sophistication. You feel immediately relaxed and becalmed from the stresses of daily living
• TV and VCR, Sky TV and DVD, Broadband Internet
• Barbecue and outdoor entertaining area
• Telephone local calls
• Easy Access
• Washing Machine and Laundry facilities
• 2 bathrooms with bath tub
• Heat Pumps
• Golf Fishing Snow Skiing Mountain Biking Hiking Walks Swimming Boat Hire Historical Sites Hot Pools Cafes, Restaurants Wineries
• 40 minute drive to Taupo and Taupo airport
• 4.5 hours drive to Auckland
• 4 hours drive to Wellington