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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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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 2023
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We were a family group of 6 adults staying in 3 bedrooms at the villa. Mark and Glenn were exceptional hosts, friendly and very generous. The house is furnished to a very high standard and could not be faulted. We spent the late afternoon relaxing at the property and wandering the garden. Everything about the 3 course dinner was generous and delicious. We really enjoyed the home made pickles and jams with the antipasto plates. Breakfast was awesome and the cooked options whatever we wanted. We have already decided to return in the future. Many thanks Mark and Glenn from Erica, Rob and family
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from VillaWalton, Owner at Villa Walton
Responded 25 Jun 2020
Thanks Rob, what a pleasure it was for us to meet such a wonderful family and share in your birthday celebrations. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Villa Walton and we are very much looking forward to seeing you all again soon, best wishes Glenn and Mark
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What a wonderful find. The physical structure is beautifully restored with modern amenities. Proprietor Glen is the perfect combination of friendly, casual hospitality and scrupulous attention to detail that renders the stay perfect. Breakfast is terrific. But wait, Glen also serves dinner made to order. We got back after a day of touring and didn’t feel like going back out. Instead, we sat in the beautifully appointed living room with a glass of wine while Glen prepared a tasty dinner of locally sourced ingredients. Don’t pass this gem by!
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 25 Mar 2020
Hi Frank, great to read how much you enjoyed your stay with us at Villa Walton. We truly enjoy preparing evening meals for guests which adds to the relax atmosphere and chilled vibe of the property. We hope we have the pleasure of meeting you again at some stage in the future and wish you and your family the very best wishes, Glenn and Mark
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The renovated villa was beautifully decorated with a lovely garden and patio. Our room was cosy and the lounge invited relaxation with a homey feeling. The hosts, Mark and Glenn, made us feel very welcome and provided service above and beyond what we expected. We would recommend this B&B to anyone visiting this area of New Zealand.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from VillaWalton, Owner at Villa Walton
Responded 15 Mar 2020
Hi Isabella, we are so pleased to read how much you enjoyed your stay with us at Villa Walton. We are close to Hobbiton and only 8 minutes drive to central Matamata and we love sharing our Villa with guests from all around the world. We hope we have the pleasure of meeting again in the future, best wishes Glenn and Mark
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A stunning villa with every detail taken over. Glen and Mark have thought about everything and go any extra mile required. If you’re riding you can go a few extra km to reach them or shuttle from Matamata.....so worth it
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from VillaWalton, Owner at Villa Walton
Responded 12 Jun 2020
Thanks Sally for your wonderful review, we are so pleased to read how much you both enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you both again in the future, and thanks again for choosing Villa Walton, Glenn and Mark
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Unbeatable. The best bed and breakfast ever, leaves all the rest miles behind. Magnificently and lovingly-restored property, sumptious fixtures and furnishings, immaculately clean, surrounded by wonderful gardens. Breakfast is mouth-watering with loads of home-made goodies, while enticing evening menu is also available. Divine residents' lounge and an honesty bar packed with cold beers, wines and spirits just cap an idyllic place to stay.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 15 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your feedback, we are so pleased to read how much you enjoyed your stay with us. We are very lucky to own such a beautiful property and be able to share it with our wonderful guests. Hope we get to meet again in the future, best wishes Glenn and Mark
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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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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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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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PRICE RANGE
$537 - $557 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionRichmond Downs
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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