Title: River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access. ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114760000/114757500/114757479/b6819d1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114760000/114757500/114757479/e1d9d48c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114760000/114757500/114757479/52158e1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114760000/114757500/114757479/258bb217.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114760000/114757500/114757479/0434213c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly £138 includes taxes & fees 1 Oct - 2 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112420000/112412100/112412099/2931352d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingfisher cottage @ Villa Vie country estate. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.598705,175.89221&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xrmdFi%7Dpp%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%40SBS%40SBQBU%40QBQBQDUBQDQBQDQDQDQDSDOFSDQFQDOFQFOFQHOFQFMHQHOFMHOHOHOHMJOHKJMHMJMHKLOJKHKLKJKJKLMJGLKJILKLILGLIJGLINGLILELILCNGLGNELENCLENELCNENALCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNDLDNBLDNDLFLFNBLHLDLHNFLHJFLHLFLHLJJHLJJFLLJJJJLJHJJJJNJJJLHLJLHJJNHLHNHNHNFLHNHPFLFNHPFNFPFPDNFPDPFRDNDRDPDPDPBPDPBPDTBP%40PBPBTBP%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FRAR%3FRAPATAPCTAPCPCTCPAPCPETCPEPCREPEPEPEPEPGREPGPELGRGPGNIPGLGNIPILGNINILININKLIJKNIJKNKJKNKJIJMJKJKJMJKHMJKHMJMFMHMHKFMFOHMHMBMHODMDMHODMDOBMDODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMEOCMEOEMIOEMEMIMCMIOIMGKGMIMIMGMKKIMKKIMKKKKKMKIKKKMOIKKOIKKOIKKMIOIOIMIOGOIMIQGOGQIMGSGMGSEMGQEQGSEQEQEQEQEQCSEQCQEUCQCQAQCUCQAQCUAQAUAQ%3FSASAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a9A4h05Ob4Qxi0sw5Dg6Q550MHQ=) Aongatete, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Mills Reef Winery - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles - Haiku Park - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles - Katikati Murals - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles - Katikati Bird Gardens - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles - Mount Maunganui - 53 min drive - 31.4 miles #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Talisman - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe On The Balcony - ‬8 min drive - ‪Common Ground - ‬8 min drive - ‪Fresh Sushi - ‬8 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access.? > As of 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access. on 1 Oct 2025 start from £137.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aongatete-Hotels-River-Cottage-Romantic-Country-Getaway.h114757479.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is River cottage- romantic country getaway, fire pit, bath tub, and sauna access. located? > Situated in Aongatete, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Fairview Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mills Reef Winery and Leveret Estate Winery. Waitekohekohe Recreational Park and Haiku Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? 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