Housewithnonails Bed & Breakfast - Matamata

Handcrafted timber-frame Bed & Breakfast near Hobbiton in Matamata

Accommodations

Housewithnonails Bed & Breakfast Matamata offers family rooms with private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Each room provides garden or mountain views from the terrace or balcony. The house was hand-built by the owners using traditional timber-frame methods with no nails, giving each space a unique character.

Facilities

Guests have access to a hot tub, sauna, and outdoor fireplace on the sun terrace. The property includes a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, and a garden with outdoor seating and a picnic area. Bicycle rental, walking tours, and hiking trails are available on-site.

Dining

A hearty breakfast is served daily, featuring homemade bread and local ingredients such as fresh feijoas and marmalade. The hotel also offers gourmet dinner options upon request, including tomahawk steak cooked on the BBQ. Special diet menus and kids' meals can be arranged.

Location & Activities

The Housewithnonails property is a 15-minute drive from the Hobbiton Movie Set and within 10 minutes of Wairere Falls, North Island's tallest waterfall. Walking tours, hiking, and cycling routes start directly from the hotel. Complimentary airport transfers from Hamilton Airport (66 km) are available.

Family & Wellness

Housewithnonails provides personalized activities for families, including bike tours and outdoor games. On-site spa treatments and use of the hot spring bath and public bath are offered. The eco-friendly building practices and sustainable design appeal to environmentally conscious guests.

• Architecture: Hand-built timber-frame house with no nails
• Location: 15-minute drive to Hobbiton Movie Set, 10 minutes to Wairere Falls
• Dining: Hearty breakfast with homemade bread, gourmet BBQ dinners on request
• Wellness: On-site spa treatments, hot spring bath, sauna
• Activities: Bicycle rental, hiking, walking tours, bike tours
• Family: Family rooms with private bathrooms, kids' meals, personalized activities
• Eco-friendly: Sustainable building practices and materials