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The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery
Cottage in Paeroa with kitchen
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Explore the area

Paeroa, Paeroa
- Place, Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides11 min walk
- Place, Karangahake Gorge16 min drive
- Place, Whangamata Beach46 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Lounge
1 Double Futon
Master Bed
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery
The Refinery is full of history. Built in 1914 to refine gold from the Waihi mine, it is a beautiful light-filled gallery-like space with exposed wooden beams and white concrete walls.
This houses our cafe 'The Refinery' (open Wed-Sun) where you are invited to enjoy a coffee and breakfast to fuel your holiday adventures.
The separate cottage is comfortable and private while still having access to the rest of the property and the convenience of being right in the heart of Paeroa. Minutes walk to all the antique shops, restaurants and, of course, the Hauraki Rail Trail.
The cottage is decorated in a retro style with plenty of books, pottery and kiwiana treasures. Ideal for a 2-3 adults or a couple with 1-2 kids. A giant avocado tree is just outside the door along with many other fruit trees dotted about the property.
The Karangahake Gorge is just a few minutes drive away with fantastic walks, swimming holes, and cycle paths to enjoy.
A little further on is historic Waihi and Waihi beach for swimming and surfing.
Just an hour and a half from Auckland-Paeroa is a great base for exploring the area.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed with prior approval
Off-street parking available with prior approval
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
This houses our cafe 'The Refinery' (open Wed-Sun) where you are invited to enjoy a coffee and breakfast to fuel your holiday adventures.
The separate cottage is comfortable and private while still having access to the rest of the property and the convenience of being right in the heart of Paeroa. Minutes walk to all the antique shops, restaurants and, of course, the Hauraki Rail Trail.
The cottage is decorated in a retro style with plenty of books, pottery and kiwiana treasures. Ideal for a 2-3 adults or a couple with 1-2 kids. A giant avocado tree is just outside the door along with many other fruit trees dotted about the property.
The Karangahake Gorge is just a few minutes drive away with fantastic walks, swimming holes, and cycle paths to enjoy.
A little further on is historic Waihi and Waihi beach for swimming and surfing.
Just an hour and a half from Auckland-Paeroa is a great base for exploring the area.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed with prior approval
Off-street parking available with prior approval
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking available
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Check in after 2:30 PM
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Paeroa
Paeroa is home to this cottage. Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Whangamata Marina. Te Aroha Leisure Pools and Goldfields Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Paeroa, Paeroa
What's nearby
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Owharoa Falls - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
- Karangahake Gorge - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
- The Waterlily Gardens - 18 min drive - 21.0 km
- Whangamata Beach - 46 min drive - 58.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- L&P Cafe - 8 min walk
- McDonald's - 6 min walk
- one3one - 5 min walk
- Providence Pantry - 3 min walk
- Woolworths - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by nicory907

What makes this property unique
A short drive to Karangahake Gorge, Waihi and Waihi Beach
Languages:
English
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