Just twenty minutes from the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set, housewithnonails offers a truly unique and private New Zealand retreat.
Handcrafted by the homeowner and craftsman Dewi, using traditional timber-frame techniques with wooden peg fasteners, the Barn is both rustic and elegant.
A three story raw architecture holds intrigue with its cathedral heights and intimate spaces that feel robustly earthen in character as the land around it.
Book a room or rooms, or for an exclusive stay book the Whole Barn with no other guests, in a setting designed for connection, relaxation and wonder.
Surrounded by nature, you will find yourself within easy reach of Wairere falls, crystal clear Blue springs, a geothermal river pool and the Hauraki Rail Trail.
The kaimai range is full of goldmining history, bush tramping and exploration. "Daytripping" extend to Waitomo caves, white surfing beaches, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and more due to housewithnonails central North Island New Zealand setting.
Housewithnonails invites their guests to a family table.
Grass fed tomahawk steaks and root vegetables cook slowly over charred embers,
dressed with garden herbs turned into a vibrant chimichurri, with salad served on boards.
A goblet offering of mulled spicey wine simmering for warmth enjoyed around the firepit, is all prepared with care and authenticity
A personal story is told first hand by Jen and Dewi, about how the Barn was built- a touch of real local history and craftsmanship woven into each persons stay
which becomes much more than a visit, while they become a part of a living tale.
This crafted occasion is private, boutique and deeply rooted in the raw beauty of New Zealand, to allow this sense of place to become woven into your ongoing journey
THE ANCIENT BUILDING METHOD OF TIMBERFRAMING
trees become beams fastened with hand hewn treenails
staying with the Maker and immersing in the forgotten craft
THE ELEGANCE OF A NATURAL BARN
a stone inglenook fireplace and mantle of wild foliage
a copper sink from the cowshed repurposed
a chestnut dresser of hand thrown clay ceramics
lime plaster dressing the walls
swathes of calico framing the views
an oak Barn door swings open and steps apon parquet flooring
leather suites and pure linen bedding.
cane chairs pulled up around a stone table
Jen hosts and styles with passion plucking fresh dill from the raised kitchen bed of herbage
A very Boutique Destination stay where the Maker of the barn serves his guests and conversations abound
Guests from around the world discover the Barn and find their place around the table, surrounded by muted candle light ,sharing stories. A rare boutique stay.
The Artisans traditional tools used to create the wood joinery
Guest bedroom
