Cambridge holiday house rental with internet access and air con

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 40 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

Essene Country Lodge

Cambridge, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand

3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 living areas. Spa. Accomodates 8.

Key features

• Beautiful vast views

• Outdoor spa

• Private and spacious

• Classic country living

• Outdoor dining areas

• Quality linen supplied

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Reliable WiFi

• Excellent for groups and families

• Professional host

• Grazing farm animals

• Proximity to popular destinations

Surrounded by lush pastures and idyllic country views, Essene Country Lodge offers a high standard of living furnished with quality modern appliances and ample home comforts.

Enjoy alfresco dinners, soak in a hot spa under the stars, and experience living in style within New Zealand’s country landscape. Spacious, conveniently located and well equipped, it is perfect for wedding parties, sports teams or family reunions.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: King Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access

Interaction with guest

You have full use of our holiday home. Your keys are left in a lock box. We do not usually have any interaction with our guests unless we are working in the gardens or orchard or mowing the lawns.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
Booking confirmed
50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
24 hours after booking
25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
8 weeks before
No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
4 weeks before
Check-in date
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Important things to know
• Smoking, parties and pets are not permitted.
• All additional guests must be registered at the time of booking.
• Guests are to leave the property clean and tidy, as they found it.
• We recommend children are supervised when outside, particularly when near the stream.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

Colleen B.
Calendar updated:
18 Apr 2024

Years listed:
8

Based in:
New Zealand
Languages spoken: English
This House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 23 Nov 2015. Located in Waikato Region, it has 3 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1500.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 18 Apr 2024.
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Reviews

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Lovely accommodation
Jan 2019

This is a lovely spacious home with a fully equipped kitchen. We drove down from the airport in two hours. It was just what we needed, so peaceful, at the start of our holiday.

Reviewed 15 Jan 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Thanks ladies it was a pleasure to have you stay.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

PalmieGirl
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Fantastic house for a group to stay in
Aug 2018

We were a large family group having a reunion. This place place was perfect for our large group. THe location was great being not far from Cambridge but in a peaceful location. The house was warm and … More 

Reviewed 17 Aug 2018

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Owner's reply:
Pleased you enjoyed staying at Essene County Lodge

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jachope
Hobart, Australia

Great location for World Masters Games - Rowing
Apr 2017

Great space for my crew to unwind after each day of competition. Close to the rowing course and Cambridge for supplies. We would stay again. In fact one of the girls will likely travel back with he… More 

Reviewed 14 May 2017

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Owner's reply:
Thank you so much for your review. It was great to have you stay - you're great guests and you are definitely all invited back to visit again.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Colleen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Colleen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Colleen (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Colleen the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Colleen (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Colleen (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Colleen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Colleen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Colleen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Colleen (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Colleen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Colleen (the owner) a message.

If Colleen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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