Judith was extremely kind, hospitable, and helpful throughout my 2-day stay in Matamata. I was especially touched by her concern when I arrived in Matamata late in the evening (due to unforeseen travel difficulties), and even saved me dinner despite my late arrival.
I consider my trip to Matamata one of my best memories even though it was so short, in huge part due to Judith & Pete's warm & friendly hospitality and company. :)
The house is within walking distance to the Matamata Visitors' i-Site, which has a shuttle bus that leads directly to Hobbiton. For visitors with their own car, the Hobbiton movie set tours are only a 15-minute drive away to the Shire's Rest Cafe where the tours begin.
The location is in a very quiet neighbourhood, ensuring a peaceful rest after a long day in Matamata. And the house also has cats, which I think is a bonus for cat-lovers like me! :)