Kay's little "country lodge" was the perfect spot to experience the countryside around Matamata. Located near Hobbiton on a working farm, the lodge is nestled within the pastoral rolling hills that made the perfect setting for J.R.R. Tolkein's Shire. The lodge is small, but very quiet and comfortable, and has wonderful views of the countryside. Cookies and breakfast goodies were waiting for me when I arrived and I was greeted by two of the most adorable and playful cats I've met in a long time, Hunter and Sheba. They love attention!