Brian and Mel's place and hospitality was truly special. They have a hobby farm situated in the beautiful rolling hills of Matamata and the setting is great with a view of the river and gorgeous sunsets. The space is attached to the house and has a separate entrance. It is comfortable, clean and nicely decorated. The common area has all the tools you need to cook and relax. The real gems, however, are Brian and Mel. They are retired teachers and a wealth of knowledge about the area, things to see, things to do and how they came to be. They cooked for us a couple of times using vegetables from their garden including curry and mussels and of course Brian's delicious breakfasts with eggs, sausage/bacon, bread, spreads and the whole works. The food was spectacular and after all the eating out made us feel like we were home. We also went to the local water falls and hot springs and strolled around the farm as recommended by Brian and Mel. All in all, a great authentic experience in Matamata where we felt like we found two local gems.