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Essene Country Lodge is located in a rural area, 8.7 mi from Cambridge Town Center. This private and spacious property offers vast farm views and features an outdoor hot tub and BBQ. The newly designed spacious three bedroom home is carefully positioned on 1.6 hectares of heritage land fully surrounded in mature trees. The home is fully equipped to service most requirements and includes a large kitchen, walk-in pantry and laundry. Essene Country Lodge offers the ultimate peace, privacy and tranquility for all travelers and weekend explorers. You can play tennis at the property, and the area is popular for horse riding and canoeing. The nearest International Airport is Auckland 2 hours drive from Essene Country Lodge

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
6.9
Location
8.1
Low score for Cambridge

See what guests loved the most:

  • Pip
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really liked how caring Colleen was and how peaceful the house and sitting was

Hosted by Colleen an Bruce Bryant

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Colleen an Bruce Bryant
Created for you to enjoy simple pleasures of country life. When we built the lodge we were mindful of wanting a solid and warm home that everyone could enjoy in all the seasons. It has become an oasis for both of us and our children and grandchildren. Home is where the heart is and this place has heart. It is a very special place for our family.
Having grown up on Waikato dairy farms both Bruce and I have strong connections to this region and this land. We are both extremely proud of our farming heritage and happily admit that they are keen to share the "good life" that comes with living on the land. We brought up our kids on this land, milking cows and living off the land.
Guests like the quiet country feel at Essene and yet that can get to the Saturday morning farmers market or a full supermarket in 15 minutes. Cafe's abound - 5 minute walk down the road, a 5 minute drive and another 10 minutes on. We have Mystery Creek Events Centre, the Kaipaki Polo Grounds, the Veladrome and Karapiro Lake all within a 20 minute radius of Essene Country Lodge.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Essene Country Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Hot tub
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Spa
    Food & Drink
    • Fruit
      Additional charge
    • Wine/Champagne
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Bike tours
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Temporary art galleries
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Tennis equipment
    • Water sports facilities on site
      Additional charge
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Bowling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Transportation
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Car rental
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Essene Country Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed by request
    NZD 80 per person, per night

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Essene Country Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Essene Country Lodge

    • Essene Country Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Walking tours
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Tennis equipment
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental

    • Yes, Essene Country Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Essene Country Lodge 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 Essene Country Lodge on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Essene Country Lodge (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

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

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Essene Country Lodge 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 Essene Country Lodge on this page.

    • The prices at Essene Country Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Essene Country Lodge (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms
      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • Essene Country Lodge is 6.2 miles from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Essene Country Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.