Excellent position: about 10 min to Matamata shops, 15 minutes to Opal Hot Springs and 20 minutes to Hobbiton. Yet, very quiet and picturesque. Personally, I was very surprised with friendliness of horses on the farm. They were coming closer to say "hello" every time they saw us. Maybe they learned manners from our hosts, who are one of the nicest people we met. They went beyond their own description of what is expected at their bach to ensure we enjoy our stay. There is a heat pump which was very handy to keep us warm and cozy on rainy days. Otherwise, the sun did this job perfectly filling the entire space with light and warmth. We highly recommend this venue.