Title: Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook 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 # Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100336300/100336221/f20dfd8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100336300/100336221/1456affe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100336300/100336221/62250d38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100336300/100336221/25f7eedf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100336300/100336221/94e7c25d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the country at Fantail Cottage, where a 2-bedroom retreat awaits with kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. Just 35 minutes from Raglan's scenic coastline and only 15 minutes from The Base shopping centre. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £121 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook At Fantail Cottage you can relax and enjoy a country setting while still being close to Beaches, shopping, Hospital and numerous other attractions. Fantail Cottage offers you a 2 bedroom stand alone place with a kitchen, bathroom and laundry. We live on the other side of the drive so are there if you have any questions. Only 35mins drive to Raglan which is both a surfing mecca and a dramatically scenic area of black sand coastline. If you're not a hard-core surfer, Ocean Beach is a fine place for a swim, a body boarding session or even a surf lesson. There are several excellent walks in the Raglan area. In just 10 minutes you can walk to the top of Bridal Veil Falls (55 metres). If you're wanting a more challenging adventure, you can climb to the top of Mount Karioi - on a fine day you can see all the way to Taranaki Maunga, one of the North Island's highest mountains. Cycle the Pipiwharauroa Trail which will get you up close to the 137m high wind turbines at the Te Uku windfarm or Te Ara Kakariki, Raglan’s newest mountain bike track. Other popular activities include kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and harbour cruises as well as rock climbing and canyoning. Be sure to spare a couple of hours for Raglan township. It's an entertaining mix of cafés, bars, surf shops and galleries. This part of New Zealand has always attracted people who are into sustainable lifestyles, so the residents are full of character. Looking to shop - look no further than The Base - only 15mins drive away. Te Awa is an award winning indoor shopping mall located in New Zealand's largest and most innovative shopping centre, The Base and home of Hoyts Flagship Cinema featuring the largest silver screen in the country, a visit to this award winning centre is a must. Te AWA's striking architecture, designed in line with Waikato Tainui's cultural history, is a part of what sets this International Shopping Centre Award winning centre apart from any other centre in Australiasia. With over 3,000 freecarparks, no purchase required and with such a huge selection of stores, over 190 at The Base who could not have fun shopping here. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Cycling nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Unit size: 65 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111659300/111659214/c0bea0ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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=-37.783787,175.15706&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pwqeFsjal%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FS%40SBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQBQ%40UDQBQDQBSDSDSDQDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQHQFOFMHQFOHOFMHQHOJOFKJMHOJOHKJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJMLGJKLKLIJKLILGLILGJINILGLGLGNELELENILANELENENCLENALCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNDNDLDL%40NHLDNDLDLFLFNFLHLHLFJHLFLHLJLHJJLJJFJLJJLJHJLLHJJLJLHJJNHNJLHJHNHNHLHPFNHNFPHLFNFPFPFNDPFPFPDNDPFPDPBRDRDRBPDPBPBTBPBP%40PBT%40PBT%40P%40R%40R%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAP%3FTAPARARCRAPCTAPCPCPCTCPERCPEPETCPEPGPEPENGPGPEPGNGPGPGNINGNINGNIPINILINIJKNINKLIJKLKLIJMLILMJKJKJKHMJKJMFMJMHMHKFMFMHMHOFMFMFMDODMDOHM%40MDODODMBODOBM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCMEOCOEMEOEMAOIMEMEOEMGMGMGOIKIMGMGMIMIKKMGMKKKMIKKKKKKKMKMKKKMKMIKKMIOKOGKKOIMIQGOIOGOIOGOGOIQGQGOEQGQEQGOEQEQEQEQEUCQEQCSEQAUCQCQCSCSAQASCSAS%3FQAUAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vdyV52aR5joxZpcXbSCTONjd6e8=) Whatawhata, Waikato #### What's nearby - Hamilton Zoo - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles - FMG Stadium Waikato - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles - Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 12 min drive - 8.5 miles - Waikato Hospital - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles - SkyCity Hamilton - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles #### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive - ‪OneForty - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min drive - ‪St Pierre's Sushi & Seafood - ‬13 min drive - ‪Maharaji Food And Spices - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook? > As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook on 9 Oct 2025 start from £120.53, 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/Whatawhata-Hotels-Fantail-Cottage-35mins-To-Raglan-15-Mins-To-Shopping-CentreFarm-Outlook.h100336221.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook located? > Situated in Whatawhata, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hamilton Zoo, Taitua Arboretum and Lake Rotoroa. Hamilton Central Business District and Seddon Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fantail Cottage - 35mins to Raglan &15 mins to shopping centre. Farm outlook 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 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elen E. 22 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### friendly and clean! Loved the stay here, the host was friendly and super helpful. The house was big and clean. Check in and out was easy, we had everything we needed! Don't hesitate to book if your dates are available! ##### Elen E. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jane r. 26 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Mini-break Immaculate and comfy cottage with lovely, peaceful rural setting. Perfectly positioned for the function we were attending and had no problems getting Ubers to and from the venue. The breakfast cereals and nespresso machine greatly appreciated before we left the next morning Thankyou Fiona ##### jane r. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Althia and Sam 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was nice and quiet. Very relaxing atmosphere. It’s like home away from home. Host was very accommodating and friendly. Homegrown produce was available at our entry. Pantry was filled with the essentials. House was very clean. The location suited us for our purpose of our trip. ##### Althia and Sam Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Apartment Solrio Alvor / 5 people wifi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Hotels-Apartment-Solrio-Alvor-5-People-Wifi.h33590487.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Fort-Lauderdale-Cruise-Port.h64076.Hotel-Information) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Waterloo.h7110782.Hotel-Information) > > [Poolside Villa No 10, at Sands Resort, With Sunny Aspect.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Teguise-Hotels-Refurbished-Poolside-Villa-At-Sands-Resort.h37034981.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Langkawi-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h18191339.Hotel-Information) > > [Pestana Douro Riverside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Pestana-Douro-Riverside-Urban-Resort.h76355292.Hotel-Information) > > [Graemeshall House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holm-Hotels-Graemeshall-House.h19394776.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Oxford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Malmaison-Oxford.h7733850.Hotel-Information) > > [Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Hotels-Dukes-Palace-By-Dukes-Hotel-Collection.h1853344.Hotel-Information) > > [AJWA Sultanahmet](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Ajwa-Sultanahmet.h15463349.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Romney Marsh (LYX) to Newquay (NQY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lyx/nqy/lydd-to-newquay) > > [Flights from Middlesbrough](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6557/flights-from-middlesbrough) > > [Flights from Kos (KGS) to Gatwick (LGW)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/kgs/lgw/kos-to-london) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Bilbao (BIO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/bio/glasgow-to-bilbao) ### Cars > [Car hire near Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tsawwassen-Ferry-Terminal.d6127465.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire in Woolwich](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Woolwich.d179541.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in El Chorro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-El-Chorro.d6258178.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Plovdiv](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Plovdiv.d9381.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Lisdoonvarna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lisdoonvarna.d5287.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in El Gouna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-El-Gouna.d11947.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Mysore Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mysore-Palace-Mysore.d6104860.Attraction) > > [Iloilo Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Iloilo.d1588.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Weil am Rhein](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weil-Am-Rhein.dx55454)