Villa Walton
303a Walton Road, Richmond Downs 3475 New Zealand
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Villa Walton offers elegant and relaxing accommodation within our historic homestead established 1904. Set in picturesque Matamata, overlooking local Dairy Farms and the Kaimai Ranges this peaceful location awaits you. Centrally located to Hobbiton, Cambridge, Te Aroha, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and Waitomo. The original homestead was known in the area for the beautiful cottage gardens and specimen trees. There are some beautiful examples of a hundred plus year old Kauri, Copper beech and magnificent magnolia trees which the tui love to visit. During its history, there have been many families live in the villa with each generation adding their love and attention to the property. The bedrooms that are lovingly decorated are named from the families or significant aspects of its history.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Golf course
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Executive lounge access
Express check-in / check-out
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary tea
Tennis court offsite
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
First aid kit
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Safe
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Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
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Private bathrooms
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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303a Walton Road, Richmond Downs 3475 New Zealand
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This was the most beautiful B&B I’ve ever stayed at. The attention to detail with the decor, the bedding, the dishes, EVERYTHING, made you feel like you had walked into a modern-day Austen novel. The host was extremely accommodating and lovely. The views from the windows and porches were simply stunning. I could not recommend this place more.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Fantastic. I wished all my BNB's were like this one while touring through New Zealand. Beautiful gardens and surrounding area. The breakfast was great, she just keep bringing more food. Service was impeccable.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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I cannot even begin to say how much we enjoyed our stay. Great location for visiting local Hobbiton. Sue was an absolutely superb host - this is the absolute best place we have ever stayed in! It is one large house with three bedrooms, a living room and dining room attached to a kitchen, then Sue and her family live in another part. You feel like you are in a well loved home, but not that you are sitting in someone else’s living room - clearly guest only space which makes in comfortable and un-intrusive feeling. The photos on website do not do their rooms justice. All rooms are beautifully and tastefully decorated, with a farmhouse feel, but also modern extras (plenty of unobvious USB charging points throughout rooms for instance). We arranged a time for breakfast and when we came into the dining room, we found yogurt/fruit, cereals and juice waiting for us. Sue then brought pastries, more fruit and then a full cooked breakfast. Quite honestly, the most amazing breakfast I have ever had! Sue will cook a dinner for you if requested (additional cost), or can provide a discount card for restaurant in local Matamata, which we opted for - a great idea so you can see local town and restaurant was a fantastic Italian, only 12 min drive away. She also had an honesty bar and drinks fridge in dining room for you to use. On the day we had to leave, we left room at 10.30 so it could be prepared for next guest, but Sue was very insistent not to make us feel rushed out. So we spent the morning reading and relaxing in lounge, which was prefect before our next drive. Sue even turned up with coffee and homemade lemon scones! We seriously cannot rate Villa Walton and Sue highly enough, and would gladly fly 28hours from the UK again just to stay again.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Hobbiton (20-30min drive), private free parking on site, Matamata only 12 min drive, 1.5hrs to...
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We had a wonderful stay for two nights at the Villa Walton. Neil and Sue were excellent hosts. The room was well stocked, comfortable and clean. The en suite bathroom was modern and well supplied. Breakfast was gourmet quality. The grounds are beautiful. Only 25 minutes from Hobbiton.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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As any other first timer tourists to NZ, most of us makes a stop at hobbiton. We did the same, and this accomodation is about 20 min away from hobbiton. It is not just a accomodation, it is a 5* jewel. A beautiful-looking cottage, it gave a very good impression when we arrived. Very neat garden, too bad the weather wasn’t on our side, hence we couldn’t enjoy the garden that much. But that didn’t spoil our stay here. Neil had warmly welcomed us and showed us around. The sitting and dining rooms have such a cozy and welcoming vibes. Good selection of wines and any other drinks too. Our room faced the backyard of the cottage, it is a very immaculate room, with very comfy bed, and a modern bathroom. Sustainable bath products are used, totally loved it. Tea and coffee maker is also available. A little touch of cookies and gingerbread on the side table gave another welcoming feeling. We decided to have dinner there and chose to have lamb rack. Sue had prepared the meals perfectly. It was well presented and it was so tasteful too. Not to mention the dessert, my oh my, it was so good! And the breakfast….oh my do I need to say more? It was another mouth-watering meal! It was such an experience to stay here, Tips: no need to eat out, stay in and have your meals here, you won’t regret it! We highly recommend this accomodation to everybody. It is beyond our expectations.…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Eat in. Sue prepares the best meals ever.
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We arrived at Villa Walton midway through our 3 months of travelling around Australia and now New Zealand. We received a warm welcome from Neil and Sue, and of course Ted the dog! We were told to treat the Villa like our home , and that’s exactly what we did ! Our room was beautiful,as was the en-suite bathroom. We had a dip in the hot tub and then settled in the lounge for a few hours of reading and relaxation until dinner was ready. (It was raining so we couldn’t explore the beautiful garden). The food was exceptional , all freshly home made (a rack of lamb with potatoes ,carrots and broccoli). I asked Neil if he could recommend a wine to accompany our lamb and he recommended a wonderful Pinot Noir. Everything was perfect. We sat at their lovely large dining table , with other guests, and then Neil & Sue joined us and we had a fabulous evening. It was so lovely to feel “homely” again after so much travelling. Breakfast was superb and we just wish we had stayed an extra night! Thank you Neil & Sue…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PatDoherty2014 wrote a review Dec 2022
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Villa Walton has been one of the best places we’ve stayed at during our 35 day trip to NZ. It’s handy for the Hobbiton film set. The accommodation is very comfortable and the owners make you feel at home immediately, and are lovely genuine people. We had dinner at the villa and it was wonderful to eat “at home” rather than at yet another restaurant. We really enjoyed everything about the place. Excellent.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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One of the best accommodation experiences we’ve had in NZ’s north island…simply outstanding in every way. We stayed in the self-contained cottage which is beautiful, well appointed, cosy, private and peaceful. The garden is gorgeous and the hosts, Sue & Neil, are lovely, welcoming and wonderful hosts. The home cooked dinner and breakfast were first class - great food, generous portions, presented with a touch of flair and heaps of care. Neil recommended the wine to accompany dinner and it was excellent. We couldn’t have asked for more - except more nights there. Thanks Sue & Neil…we’ll certainly recommend Villa Walton to friends traveling in your part of NZ.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: It’s a tiny bit off the track when traveling between Taupo and Auckland but worth every bit of...
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Stayed one night. Beautiful property, hosts were excellent. Dinner and breakfast 100%. Spotless. Attention to detail excellent. Will definitely return. The nearby golf course is also a great find and well maintained.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Villa Walton, Owner at Villa Walton
Responded 2 Sept 2022
Hey thanks for the review! And happy to hear you'll be back - always a sign of a good experience. When you're back we've added the games room out in the modified barn with good sized pool/billiard table, dates, 75" TV, lounge layout - in short a great place to chill out and have some fun. Great for house parties! Thanks again.
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What a lovely stay at Villa Walton! From the moment we arrived Neil and Sue looked after us. Our room was lovely - warm, well appointed and comfy. The quiet heat pump and heated bathroom floors were a bonus on a cold winters weekend. And then there was the food… OMG we ate like kings. Neil made me a gorgeous vegetarian meal which my husband enjoyed with a delicious steak. Great wine selection in an extensive bar! Such a great venue - highly recommend!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Take some time to walk to the top of the Wairere Falls - challenging but spectacular
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Response from Villa Walton, Owner at Villa Walton
Responded 2 Sept 2022
Thanks so much for your review Tania. Glad you enjoyed the stay and the food! We hope to see you back again! Regards, Neil & Sue
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PRICE RANGE
US$228 - US$241 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionRichmond Downs
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Walton
What are some of the property amenities at Villa Walton?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Villa Walton?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Villa Walton?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Villa Walton?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sweet Painted Lady Cafe, Griddle Earth Cafe, and The Scoop Gelato.
Are any cleaning services offered at Villa Walton?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.