Title: Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' Chalet in Pukemoremore with free breakfast ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100970000/100960300/100960270/fcd7572f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100970000/100960300/100960270/0ebf307b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100970000/100960300/100960270/28cee489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100970000/100960300/100960270/d883a8fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100970000/100960300/100960270/fcf188e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a rural setting, Rivendell Gardens offers an immersive experience. Stay in a charming Hobbit hole amidst the owner's lush gardens and enjoy homemade breakfast with freshly baked bread, eggs from their own chickens, and homemade jams. Relax at the outdoor dining area made of pallet wood or take advantage of BBQ facilities. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2248 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' Spend a night in a Hole in the Ground in the middle of the Waikato. It comes with a nice breakfast with homemade bread and bacon and eggs (own chickens) and homemade jams. There's an outdoor area made totally of pallet wood where you have the opportunity to cook, have a BBQ and have a dining area. Only suited for one or 2 persons (pets only at prior approval, service animals are ok). We (since 1984) are Rivendel Gardens, growing tomatoes, capsicum, beans, courgettes etc. for the local farmers' markets. I started with with the accommodation about 12 years ago as a playground for my grandchildren. If you need help, just come to the main house and I'm happy to help with whatever you need. We are in a very rural environment, very quiet. 7 Km out of Cambridge. Plenty of parking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 248 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22840000/22839500/22839478/10917269.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Maungatautari - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 563567 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.82015%2C175.46042&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GlFw0bVT7q5pvOsd5Fox09FJUPc=) Tauwhare, Waikato #### What's nearby - Lake Karapiro - 13 min drive - 20.0 km - University of Waikato - 15 min drive - 21.5 km - Waikato Hospital - 19 min drive - 22.8 km - SkyCity Hamilton - 21 min drive - 26.1 km - Hobbiton Movie Set - 39 min drive - 54.8 km #### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Clementine - ‬10 min drive - ‪Prince Albert - ‬11 min drive - ‪Good Union - ‬10 min drive - ‪Mixture Eatery - ‬13 min drive - ‪Red Cherry - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'? > As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' on Dec 4, 2025 start from CA $170.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Pukemoremore-Hotels-Romantic-Night-In-A-Hole-In-The-Ground.h100960270.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' located? > Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cambridge Raceway, Te Koutu Lake, and Cambridge Farmers' Market. Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Cambridge Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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