Bedroom 1
Large and stylishly appointed suite, with individual fireplace, en suite bathroom and generous walk-through dressing rooms.
The bathroom  with twin basins, deep baths, separate showers and heated towel rails. The floors are made from limestone and all enjoy under floor heating. Large and generous walk-through dressing rooms are adjacent to all of the bathrooms.

Bedroom 2
Large and stylishly appointed suite, with individual fireplace, en suite bathroom and generous walk-through dressing rooms.
The bathroom  with twin basins, deep baths, separate showers and heated towel rails. The floors are made from limestone and all enjoy under floor heating. Large and generous walk-through dressing rooms are adjacent to all of the bathrooms.

The Study
This room also has its own separate bathroom and can be readily converted into a single room, should it be required to accommodate an accompanying party.

A magnificent open plan living room, with an open fireplace features a very high ceiling, and dining to take place as well as relaxing.

Floor-to-ceiling opening doors feature on both sides of the room - facing the river and the infinity style swimming pool on one side and the enclosed courtyard garden and outdoor pavilion, on the other.

A well-equipped kitchen is set up for a personal chef - guests may choose to stay in or to stroll over to the main Lodge and dine there. Guests at The River Cottage have use of all Huka Lodge facilities and services as a matter of course.

A heated infinity-style swimming pool and a separate private spa pool have been integrated into the outdoor landscape. There is also a fabulous stone outdoor pavilion within a private courtyard garden, featuring a magnificent fireplace.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.

River Cottage staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Manager
Your villa manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers and other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.

Concierge
From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.

Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the villa. There are luxury toiletries in all of the bathrooms as well as robes & slippers.

Private Chef
A highly qualified private chef will be available to prepare yours meals.
Our chef will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for your stay.

Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.

The house boats a private swimming and spa pools.

• River Cottage is on the banks of the Waikato River, upstream from the mighty Huka Falls and close to Lake Taupo.
• From Auckland, River Cottage is an easy and scenic 3 - 3½ hour drive, or a 45-minute scheduled domestic flight direct to Taupo Airport.
• From Rotorua, River Cottage is a one-hour drive.
• Located within the central plateau of New Zealand's North Island means guests can easily include a visit River  Cottage on journeys of both a northerly and a southerly direction.

Transfers

• Auckland Airport/City to Huka Lodge or vice versa.
• Skycare meet and greet service.
• Rotorua Airport to Huka Lodge or vice versa.
• Transfers to New Zealand's finest golf courses - Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers & Kinloch Signature Course.
• Taupo Airport to Huka Lodge or vice versa.
• Treetops Lodge to Huka Lodge or vice versa.
• Poronui Ranch to Huka Lodge or vice versa.
• Hamilton to Huka Lodge or vice versa.

• Taupo to Auckland or vice versa.
• Taupo to Kerikeri or vice versa.
• Taupo to Wellington or vice versa.
• Taupo to Queenstown or vice versa.

Villa's manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required.

There is an all-weather tennis court as well as potential to play pètanque and croquet within the grounds.

There are some mountain bikes available for guests to use, on request.

• Horse riding
• White Island Helicopter excursions
• Trout fishing on Lake Taupo Fly
• Fly fishing

Off-site activities

• Carefully selected operators and guides are available for guests to facilitate a range of activities including: golf,horse riding, trout fishing, river rafting, mountain bike riding, guided nature walks and sightseeing trips.
• Huka Lodge has created a selection of lifestyle packages to showcase the property and the unique qualities of the whole area. Visit www.hukalodge.co.nz to find out more.
• Golfers have a choice of many courses ? a favourite being Wairakei International Golf Course just five-minutes away. There is also a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course nearby at Kinloch, this is a 20-minute car journey each way, from Huka Lodge.
• Lake Taupo is 10-minutes by car from Huka Lodge and provides great opportunity for aquatic adventure ? sailing, swimming, para-gliding, water skiing and kayaking. Fishing for the famous rainbow and brown trout, renowned for their size and fighting spirit is also very popular.

Within the grounds:

• Boat fishing on Lake Taupo.
• Fly-fishing lessons on the lawn.
• Fly-fishing on the river for a half-day or full day.
• Raft fly-fishing.
• Wilderness fly-fishing.

• Hunting of red and sika deer as well as sambar, wild boar, turkey, duck, pheasants and quail.
• Guided hunting trips tailor-made on request, dependent on season.
• Skeet and clay target shooting also available on request.

• The Ultimate Huka Experience: Offers a 6-7 hour round trip with two geographical options - the southern trip features a Tongariro Heritage Flight and the northern option has an emphasis on Geothermal Wonderland.
• The Mini Huka Experience: A 3½ hour version which combines a 30 minute scenic helicopter flight with a Lake Taupo private boat cruise, with lunch and opportunity for trout fishing.
• White Island & Mt Tarawera Volcanic Experience: A helicopter journey that includes a tour over and around the spectacular volcanic activity of White Island and the dormant Mt. Tarawera.
• Tongariro World Heritage Park: A view by helicopter of three magnificent snow capped mountains, and their crater lakes as well as a flight over Lake Taupo.
• Geothermal Wonderland: Helicopter over the volcanic fault like to Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu ? the world's newest geothermal eco-system. Fly over and arounddormant volcano Mt Tarawera, which last erupted spectacularly in 1886.
• Volcanic Wonderland & Exclusive Multi Adventure Day Out: Enjoy a actionfilled day with mountain biking, waterfall rafting, kayaking, helicopter over and around the spectacular dormant volcano Mt Tarawera and ending with a visit to the natural thermal hot pools, only accessible by water.
• World in a Day: A helicopter journey over and around the spectacular White Island and the dormant volcano Mt. Tarawera. Visit two wineries in the Hawke?s Bay region and learn the history of the local viticulture industry. On return, you will fly over beautiful forests and rivers as well as the spectacular World Heritage Tongariro National Park.
• Waitomo Caves transfer and scenic flight: Helicopter to these famous glowworm caves enjoying spectacular scenery on route.
• Heritage Trail: Sights include the Maori Rock Carvings and mighty Huka Falls.
• Heli-hike: A guided forest hike combined with a scenic helicopter flight.
• Wilderness heli-fishing: The opportunity to fish for trophy-size trout in remote forest streams.
• Hawke's Bay: Vineyard or Art Deco city tour.

• A thrilling return jet boat ride on the Waikato River to the base of Huka Falls.
• A river jet-boating experience combined with a visit to a unique geothermal wonderland also known as the Hidden Valley.

Exclusive use of the villa booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers...

• Pre-dinner drinks and canapés for one hour before dinner every night.
• Every night a five-course gourmet dinner is presented, there is a new menu created everyday by the Huka Lodge Executive Chef. After dinner, petits-fours and cheeses are also provided.
• Full country breakfast is served everyday - guests can choose from a generous quantity and variety of delicious dishes.
• Cars will be valet parked at no extra charge.
• Toiletries are provided for your use - shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, shower gel, shower cap and towelling slippers.
• Free shoe polishing.
• Free WIFI access.
• Use of all Lodge facilities - tennis court, petanque court, croquet court, library, study (with computers), lounges and terraces, as well as swimming and spa pools.

Dining

• Guests gather in the main Lodge building every evening for one hour, to enjoy pre-dinner drinks.
• From there they disperse to dine communally in Huka Lodge tradition or to one of the Lodge's many unique and deliberately romantic private dining venues. These offer both indoor and outdoor opportunity for seclusion and ambience.
• Every day our Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt and his team present a five-course dinner showcasing the very best seasonal ingredients. Service is both seamless and solicitous.
• The Owner's Cottage and the Alan Pye Cottage both have a personal chef available, if required.

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