Miranda Valley Orchard Cottage - Auckland

50mins drive from Auckland Airport. NZ Hospitality. Perfect place to stay if exploring Thames/ Coromandel area 2 bedroom cottage, fully appointed - sleep 7 adults. There is fresh linen on the beds, plenty of towels. We welcome you with eggs from our free range hens. Also fresh seasonal fruit from the property. You’ll love our place because of the ambiance, the outdoors space. Our place is good for couples, business travelers, and families (with kids). Comfortably furnished delightful rural holiday cottage. Spacious deck, North facing, all day sun. Self-contained, well appointed kitchen, fully equipped laundry, TV, Sky, Internet/ Wi-Fi. Heat pump/ Air conditioning. There is fresh linen on the beds, plenty of towels, hairdryer in the bathroom. Also tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and milk in the fridge. We welcome you with eggs from our free range hens. Also fresh seasonal fruit from the property. Great fishing at your doorstep. Close to boat ramp. Plenty of space to park your boat. In the surrounding area there are numerous cafes, restaurants, art and craft stores. Bush walks, the Sea Bird Coast, with an amazing adventure playground for children in Kaiua 5 mins away. Bed layout: 1 Queen(s), 3 Single(s), 2 Sofa bed(s) Special amenities: Fantastic location, launch your boat in the Firth of Thames fantastic fishing. Bushwalks, hot pools. In the surrounding area there are numerous cafes, restaurants, art and craft stores. Numerous bush walks, from easy tracks, family friendly, to the more challenging walks of 'Table Mountain' in the Kauaeranga Valley area. Also popular is a series of walks up and around Mount Te Aroha which offer stunning views and give access to the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. Any queries regarding rates please contact Barry on (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). Inquiries welcome re weekly rates. Nightly rate NZ$190.00 Minimum two night stay rate NZ$180.00 per night RE: Rates ... NZ$30.00 per night for each extra adult, and NZ$15.00 per night for each child over 5 yrs. Cleaning: No charge if unit is left in a reasonable state. Otherwise Minimum cleaning rate of NZ$70.00 The Miranda Hot Springs is a popular attraction, with thermally heated fresh mineral water pools 5 min drive. Cafe: Stray Dog Café – I minute up the road. Taste Kaiaua's famous fish & chips at Kaiaua Fisheries Restaurant. Dine in their licensed restaurant or enjoy wrapped takeaway food. Bay View Restaurant and pub - great menu Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Center is an excellent stop to escape the city and have a look at some of New Zealand’s amazing bird life. Best bird-watching is two hours either side of high tide. The Seabird Coast is a popular attraction, home to up to 20,000 migratory seabirds and waders, rich in marine life, and an ideal spot for bird watching, picnics and fishing. Bush walks in Hunua Ranges, Waharau Ridge Track. Hauraki Rail Trail. Miranda to Thames is a 25 min drive – lots of restaurants, cafes, sightseeing - Thames Market on a Saturday - very popular with locals. Thames Society of Arts, Thames School of Mines and Mineralogical Museum, Butterfly and Orchid Garden. A wonderful day trip is through the Karangahake Gorge – either walk or hire electric bikes from Paeroa Sportsworld. This walkway follows the gold rail trail between Paeroa and Waihi. Paeroa is known as the Antique capital of New Zealand – 30 min drive from Miranda. In the surrounding area there are numerous art and craft stores/ workshops. Ngatea Art Gallery. Metal Sculpture Gallery, Waitakaruru. Another day trip could be to Waihi to see Martha’s Gold Mine. Guests are welcome to access the entire farm. Barry and Anita are your hosts, and we are available 24/7. Our Cottage is the perfect place to stay for the Lions Rugby Tour 2017 of New Zealand. Your host Barry loves his Rugby. Cottage is 1 hour drive North to Eden Park Stadium Auckland, and 1 hour drive South to Waikato Stadium. You will enjoy New Zealand Hospitality, and Barry may even take you fishing ! Rural Setting - plenty of parking. You will need a car to get around. Perfect place to stay for Lions Rugby Tour 2017 of New Zealand and enjoy New Zealand Hospitality.