Title: River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access.

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access. provides everything that you need. 

### Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom431 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning

£139

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access.

Set in the stunning grounds of Villa Vie country estate, River cottage offers a getway like no other, relax in the clawfoot bath with a glass of wine, enjoy the sounds of nature and the gentle babbling of river that encircles the property while toasting marshmallows over an open fire or relax in the traditional steam sauna with river views, get off the grid, relax, unwind & escape.  
  
Located at the base of the Kaimai ranges, Katikati township is a short 7 minute drive and provides all necessary amenities, the area is rich with local bush walks and a 30 minute drive to Tauranga cbd or 2 hours to Auckland.

## Property amenities

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Up to 25 kg per pet

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Unit size: 431 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

## About the area

Aongatete is home to this cabin. Katikati Murals and Te Aroha Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fairview Golf Course and Mills Reef Winery. [Visit our Aongatete travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aongatete.dx553248634691863017)

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### What's nearby

- Fairview Golf Course  
5 min drive \- 1.8 miles
- Mills Reef Winery  
7 min drive \- 3.8 miles
- Leveret Estate Winery  
7 min drive \- 4.0 miles
- Waitekohekohe Recreational Park  
8 min drive \- 2.5 miles
- Katikati Murals  
8 min drive \- 4.5 miles

### Getting around

- Tauranga (TRG)  
42 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Talisman  
8 min drive
- Robert Harris  
8 min drive
- The Busy Baker  
7 min drive
- Cafe On The Balcony  
8 min drive
- The Landing  
8 min drive

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### Exceptional

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