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Situated in Waihi in the Waikato region, Shunters Cottage has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. This holiday home also comes with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a bicycle rental service. Tauranga Airport is 67 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philip
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very secluded and cosy, will definitely visit again!
  • Nick
    Australia Australia
    Close proximity to shops and essentials, clean and tidy.
  • Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, quaintness of the property, quiet, value for money.
  • Tien
    Australia Australia
    The old house has its history. 1 night experience in this house. The house is clean, cozy, reasonable price. Chris (the owner) is friendly and enthusiastic guide about his local area.
  • Penny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, very quiet and cosy and perfect for a family.
  • Vaughan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A blast from the past. I love railway cottages. It was very homey.
  • Leaha
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cute little cottage, awesome location for walking and cycling. Right by the train station. Would stay again. Able to take our dogs which was fantastic.
  • Maurice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a great place to stay, right near the train. We enjoyed ourselves. A character cottage of its period.
  • Tml6
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cozy, relaxing, and placed in a quiet and private setting. Just what we needed after such a hard few days. Surprisingly, it is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside with high ceilings. We love older homes, and there was so much character....
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Where it was a neat place to stay. We appreciated being able to stay that extra time. The train trip was great.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Robyn Thomas

8.9
8.9
Host review score
Host review score
Robyn Thomas
Shunters Cottage is an original railway cottage that comfortably sleeps 2-6 adults and is located on the doorstep of the exciting new Hauraki Rail Trail. Only a stone's throw from Waihi's iconic township makes it an ideal home away from home!
Hi I manage the Cottage for Goldfields Railway Inc who operate the Heritage Tourist Railway between Waihi and Waikino that operates daily All funds from Traxx Shunters Cottage go towards maintaining our Railway cottages and railway carriage rebuilding. Entry requires a door code which will be sent to you by txt so you arrive and let yourself in and lock and close doors when you leave. Any issues call Robyn Thomas Enjoy your stay
Shunters Cottage is on the doorstep of the Hauraki Rail Trail - running directly past the front door. The Waihi to Paeroa section of the Rail trail is considered to be one the most picturesque stretches of cycleways within New Zealand as it meanders through the stunning Karangahake Gorge.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shunters Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Transport

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Books, DVDs, or music for children

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment via bank transfer is also available. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

A code to access the door will be sent to you by the property once fully payment has been received.

Please note when booked, guests have access to all the rooms and do not share the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Shunters Cottage

  • Shunters Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
  • Shunters Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Shunters Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Shunters Cottage on this page.

  • The prices at Shunters Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Shunters Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Shunters Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Shunters Cottage is 1,000 yards from the centre of Waihi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Shunters Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.