Location: Pitched just 20 minutes driving outside of the Taupo town centre, if you're looking for something a little bit more quiet, then the Lavendar Room is a piece of paradise. We had a car rental which meant we could go marauding in the day and then return to the house. But getting there, or the peace and quiet is not the main appeal. More importantly, there is a gate that will take you down to the banks of the Waikato river. Spend an evening in the sun with a drink or come back and stare at the stars in utter silence, this is one of the properties best assets.
Accomodation: Homely little studio with space to sit, read and a table to eat dinner. Everything was clean and tidy. The personal touches were particularly nice - a fresh fruit salad, fresh brown bread and some butter and milk meant our breakfast was sorted.
Amenities: The studio itself has a kitchenette - fridge, kettle, microwave and sink but there's equipment to put together a salad which, given access to the BBQ outside meant we had no issues foodwise. There is a hot tub out the back which was out of commission during our visit. Next to this, there's a small wooden bridge over a bit of water that looks like something out of a Monet painting. It's a bit rough and ready at the minute, work is ongoing, but it's going to be beautiful when it's done.
Hosts: Ann and her daughter Nicky were very accomodating, and a good chat too. They would often pop their head out when we would return to say hello, checking in to see if we needed anything.
Overall: We really loved our time here, it was a great place to recharge the batteries inbetween days of adventure. The hosts were so relaxed about everything and nothing seemed a trouble.