Title: A Rural Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # A Rural Retreat Holiday home in Mahoenui with kitchen and fireplace ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113038700/113038684/28e73837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113038700/113038684/79ede170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113038700/113038684/eea779ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113038700/113038684/e1f0a702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113038700/113038684/d9e8375a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A Rural Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Washer - 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. ### A Rural Retreat Our 1970s, Lockwood farmhouse is great for larger groups or a couple of families. Situated 5 mins off SH 3, halfway between Hamilton and New Plymouth, it is the perfect location to enjoy your next adventure. Options include walking, horse riding (BYO horse), adventure riding, trout fishing, duck shooting, fishing, whitebaiting, diving, swimming or just enjoying farm life and a bit of peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy it all here in the King Country. The space A large, lodge style Lockwood with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Master bedroom (Queen bed) with ensuite plus four other rooms (Queen, Queen plus single and floor mattress, 1x single and floor mattress, 1x single and floor mattress). It is basic but functional and situated in the middle of the farm with lovely views down the valley. Has a double garage and large lawn and extensive orchard (lemons, grapefruit, feijoas, apples, grapes and pears). Pets are welcome, dogs must be fully vaccinated and stock proof. Guest access Whole house apart from the storage room behind the garage. There are steps up to all external doors. You are welcome to take walks around the farm. Maps are available. Leave all gates as you find them and keep out of bull paddocks. Other things to note Beds are all made up and and towels provided. Tea, coffee, milo, jam, peanut butter, honey and marmite provided. There is a wood fire and a heat pump. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Spices ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118700000/118692500/118692477/9275f9fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cascade Cabin Luxury 2 Bedroom Nature Escape Mangaotaki - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review £232 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=118692477&PinnedHotelID=118692477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95680000/95679200/95679113/e347ad48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Song Cabin Luxury Studio Nature Escape Piopio - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review £197 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=95679113&PinnedHotelID=95679113&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/91b0c719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Piopio - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 195 reviews £50 includes taxes & fees 9 Dec - 10 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights The house will be unlocked upon your arrival. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: All dogs must be fully vaccinated and stock proof. ### 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 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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=-38.60409,174.87917&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:n%7EqjFyakj%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40S%40SBSBQBUBQBQBSDSDQBSDQDQDQFQDQFQDSFQFMFSFQFOFQHMHQFOHMHOHOHMHOHOJMHOJKHOJKJKJOJKJKLKJKJKLKJILKLIJGLKLILILGLGLENILGLGLENELGNCLENELENCNELANCNANCLANCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDNDLBNDNFLDLDLFNFLHLDLFLFLHLHLJLFJHLJLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJLJLJJJNHJJNHLHNHNJLHNFNHLHNFPHLFPFNFPHRDLFPFRDPFPDPDPDPDPBRDPDRBRBPBPBTBPBR%40RBR%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPATAPARARCRAPCTCPCTCPCPCPETEPCREPEPEPEPGPEPGRGPELIRGPGLGPINGPINILGNINKLININILKNIJKNKHKNKJKJKLKJMJKJKJMHMJKFMHMJMHMFMFMHMDMHOFMDMFMDOFODMBODMDO%40MDOBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOEOAMEOEMEOCMGOEMGMEMGOIMEMIMGMGMIMKKIMGMKKIMKKKKKMKKMKKKMKMKIIOKKIOKMIOIOIMIOIOIMGOIQIOGQGMGQGSGMGQESGQEQGQEQEQEQCSEQEUCQCQCQCUCQCUAQASCSASAQAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SaZIMvglJcOqeJDNkyC3wBx4M5E=) Mahoenui, Waikato #### What's nearby - The Three Sisters - 54 min drive - 42.6 miles - Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 55 min drive - 50.9 miles - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 56 min drive - 51.4 miles - Woodlyn Park - 56 min drive - 51.4 miles - Aranui Cave - 59 min drive - 52.9 miles ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Rural Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### How much is parking at A Rural Retreat? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is A Rural Retreat located? > Situated in Mahoenui, this holiday home is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and within 32 miles (52 km) of Big Shearer and Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Rural Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great cost house. Plenty of space and great scenery. ##### Michael J. 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