Historic Charm: The Old School House in Te Awamutu is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming setting. Guests enjoy garden and terrace views, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property.
Comfortable Amenities: The country house features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor seating, and free on-site private parking.
Convenient Location: Located 21 km from Hamilton Airport, the property is near attractions such as Mystery Creek Events Centre (24 km) and Hamilton Gardens (33 km). Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and the friendly host.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Location was great - very quiet - host met with fresh sourdough bread which was fabulous”
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Linley
New Zealand
“I loved that there was a loaf of fresh bread on arrival, fresh flowers in the kitchen and bathroom, bed was beautiful and comfy and I felt so safe. I was warm, cosy and happy. Plus it was quiet so I could just chill and do by myself. It was...”
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Haydn
United Kingdom
“Location was really peaceful with beautiful views all around and was only a very short drive into town. Best of both worlds. Steve was a pleasure too, really friendly and makes wonderful bread!”
Martin
Australia
“Such a gorgeous historic house with beautiful setting and views. Hosts very lovely and welcoming, great communication and extra touches like homemade bread and fresh eggs left for breakfast. Super clean and tidy, it was a lovely stay.”
Paul
New Zealand
“Lovely having fresh bread and eggs for breakfast! Beautiful old building and very well furnished.”
Karla
New Zealand
“Beautiful school house, very warm and fill of history.
Greeted with homemade bread and fresh eggs, such a beautiful location.”
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Haiping
New Zealand
“It's a lovely characteristic cottage, converted from an old school house, high cellings and full of quirky little details. The view from the bedroom into the lawn and rural landscape was very peaceful. Very comfy and cozy space, heatpumps were...”
Tracy
New Zealand
“Fabulous place, historical and comfortable everything was magic. Definitely use again.”
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Hol
Australia
“Fantastic stay. So clean and comfortable. You can tell Steve & Sue really take care of the place and truly care about it! They also made us a gorgeous loaf of bread (it was the best bread we've ever eaten!) and provided fresh eggs/milk. Highly...”
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Andrew
New Zealand
“We have stayed multiple times at this lovely property. It’s always a gem”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
The school house was the Mangapiko school and was built in the 1800's we have pictures of the children and teachers from that era which are displayed on the walls. It is set up its own driveway and overlooks the lawn from the bedroom window and open country side from the front. We have a large parking area which could accommodate boats, trailers etc. In the garden there are stick insects, lizards and an abundance of bird life.
Hi my name is Sue and myself and my husband own The school house we have renovated it over the last 18mths and are looking forward to welcoming guests to share its history. We have 2 dogs 5 ducks, 3 cats and some fish. And on top of that we have 2 children.
We are a pleasant 20 minute drive from the boutique town of Cambridge ,with the Karapiro Lake rowing events and the Aventidrome cycle track. We are just off the main road that leads to Waitomo Glow worm caves. We are 5 minutes from the town of Te Awamutu with its Regent cinema to take you back in time. There is a golf club 2km away, and the airport is 20 minuets away. We are near the field days at the Mystery Creek event centre.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
The Old School House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that this property is strictly non-smoking throughout (both indoor and outdoors).
Please inform The Old School House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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