Title: Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage 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 # Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage Holiday home in Warkworth with a hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/bf50e4af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/7815b860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/dbf09e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/91d47a53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/77e6c441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage Please note that a surveillance camera will be operating pointed at the driveway for added security during your stay. Please note there is another dwelling onsite that will be occupied during your stay. Please be aware this property does not have a full kitchen. Please be aware that there are surveillance cameras placed in outdoor areas for added security during your stay.The spa pool is for adult use only and restricted to guests over 18 years of age. Additionally, there is a separate hut on the property reserved for the owners when the main house is booked. This hut has its own outdoor spa bath, which is not available for guest use.To ensure safety, adults should supervise young children at all times when swimming or playing near the pool area.Please note that a bond may be required at certain times of the year. If applicable, one of our team members will contact you with further details. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33566200/33566128/3b51fbd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful native bush retreat Matakana - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 164 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=33566128&PinnedHotelID=33566128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110366600/110366516/06eb1c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matakana Puri Retreat. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 623928 ## About the area Warkworth is home to this holiday home. Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail and Heron's Flight are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sandspit Ferry Terminal and Blue Adventures. Morris & James and Action Ninja World are also worth visiting. [Visit our Warkworth travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warkworth.dx181329) [View more Holiday homes in Auckland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178233-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.40804,174.71008&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bae%7DE_aji%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQBQBUBQBQBSBODSDQBQDQDSDQDQFMDSFOFODSHQFMFOFQHOFMHOFOHOHMJOHMHOHKJOHKJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJKJGLMLGJKLILILGLILGLILELINELGLELENGLCNENELCNELCNANCNCL%3FNCNCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FLBN%3FN%40NBLBN%3FNBNBL%40NBNDLBNDLDNBLFNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHJHLJLFJLLFJJJJJJLJJJJJHLLJHLJJHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHNFNHLHNFPFNFLFPFRFNDNFRDLFPDPDRBPDPDPBRDNBRBPBPBTBP%40P%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FNAT%3FPARARARAPCTAPAPCPCTCPCPCPEPCPEPERCNEREPGPENGPEPGNGPGPGNGLGRILINGLININILININILKLILKJILMLIJKJKJMJKJKJKLMFKJMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDODM%40ODOBMBO%40ODO%3FMBO%40OBO%3FM%40Q%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCM%3FOEOAOCMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKGKMMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMIKKMIMIMIOKOIMIOGOIMGOIMGSGMGOIQEQGOGQEQGOEQEQESEOCSEQEQCQCQCQCQCUCQCQAQAUAQASASASAQ%3FUAO%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vWcv-zpr3wIDR446mrcAEFhZ2gA=) Sandspit, Matakana ### What's nearby - Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles - Snells Beach - 10 min drive - 1.7 miles - Matakana Village - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles - Matakana Country Park - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles - Omaha Beach - 26 min drive - 11.1 miles ### Getting around - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 71 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Zen Den - ‬8 min drive - ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Honey Centre - ‬9 min drive - ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage located? > Situated in Warkworth, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail and within 3 miles (5 km) of Snells Beach and Sandspit Ferry Terminal. Heron's Flight is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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