About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Government House in Raglan offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property includes a living room and family rooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace with sea and mountain views. The terrace features outdoor furniture and a hot tub, perfect for relaxation. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Facilities: The holiday home provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a balcony, streaming services, and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Local Attractions: Located 53 km from Hamilton Airport, Government House is close to Waikato Stadium (44 km), Hamilton Gardens (48 km), and other attractions.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jon
    Denmark Denmark
    Stunning views of the harbour all around. Good facilities
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was clean and very well equipped. Great views of the water.
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Had a great stay at Government house. Very well stocked home with everything we needed and more. Nice touch having the spa to use, 2nd lounge was super comfortable and lovely having another bathroom too. Lovely sea views, beautiful and well kept...
  • Fred
    Australia Australia
    Great for grandkids, and their parents having separate space downstairs. Kitchen was superbly equipped. It even had a blender. Spa pool was fantastic
  • Victoria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great property - beautiful views of the Raglan inlet and super sunny.
  • Clem
    Australia Australia
    Awesome house that caters brilliantly to big families or a couple of smaller families. Has absolutely everything you need, and everything has been considered - right down to the fireplace being set and the spa being hot and ready to go. The...
  • Pat
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely house with everything there you could want.
  • Charles
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is a beautiful house immaculately prepared and with attention to details. Good value for money. The hosts were super friendly and helpful also. I would love to stay at this property again.
  • Monica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house is stunning! Bed comfortable, everything was immaculate and amazing.
  • Annabelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great view and rooms were clean and well furnished.

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.

Managed by Groundswell Property

Company review score: 9.2Based on 352 reviews from 26 properties
26 managed properties

Company information

Hello! we are The Groundswell Property team, on the beautiful West Coast, Raglan, NZ. Our dedicated team manages a diverse range of stunning holiday homes, accommodating groups from 1 to 18 guests. Whether you seek waterfront escapes or being in the heart of town with cafes & boutique shopping nearby, we have options to cater for every budget and need. We’d be thrilled to host you and help you explore all that our vibrant town has to offer.

Property information

Visit IG: @groundswell_property Walk into this sophisticated home and instantly feel relaxed and refreshed. This beautiful property has the lot - Fresh interiors, modern kitchen and expansive elevated decks plus spa pool. But what really sets this home apart are the stunning vistas. Enjoy harbour views to the north and Mt Karioi to the West. Relish all that Raglan has to offer from this gorgeous oasis. Just an 8-min stroll to Cox Bay or a 10-min comfortable walk to Lorenzen Bay. Beautifully designed to make the most of the spectacular views, this two-storey home has a flexible layout. The property comfortably sleeps eight. There are 4 spacious bedrooms: Master Bedroom with a queen bed and Bedroom 2 with 2x single beds upstairs. Downstairs is Bedroom 3 with a queen bed. Bedroom 4 is accessed via the garage and has a king single bed and pull out single trundler bed. The master bedroom upstairs opens onto a sunny deck area where you can watch the stunning sunrises with your morning cuppa. Both levels have their own fully equipped bathrooms. And you have a choice of relaxing living spaces to enjoy with one upstairs and another downstairs, each with smart TVs. A wood-burning fireplace in the upstairs living area completes the warm, welcoming ambience. The modern kitchen is an entertainer’s delight. Beautifully designed, the kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, dishwasher, and soft close drawers. You can cook up a storm with the induction cooktop and built-in oven. Then retreat to the outdoor entertaining spaces with uninterrupted, superb views to share your meal with friends and family. And there’s a choice of outdoor spaces to enjoy. Select from the upstairs elevated deck area complete with glass balustrades to make the most of the scenery. Alternatively, why not relax in the tranquil garden area downstairs. Picture yourself chilling out in the Cape Cod chairs or the private spa pool. Add in a chilled glass of Sauv, and it doesn’t get much better than that.

Neighbourhood information

The flexible layout and chilled vibes of this beach retreat make it perfect for family fun. And with two storeys, it’s the ideal choice for extended families holidaying together. The house is two-storied with the kitchen and dining area on the second floor. There is an internal staircase and external stairs from the deck down to the garden area. Bedroom 4 is an internal room, but accessed via the garage. There is a double garage available for use and to secure storage of sporting equipment and includes a full automatic laundry (washing machine and dryer). There is also parking for 2 cars at the front of the property. Please note - the outdoor firepit is not operational, the image is to show this part of the outdoor space and seating area. All linen, towels and basic amenities (soap, shampoo, conditioner, tea, coffee, carton of milk) are included in your nightly rate. Please bring your own beach towels. Rubbish - an allowance has been made for 1x full blue rubbish bag. Additional rubbish must be taken with you or dropped at a local refuse disposal station (details in house info folder). Recycling - an allowance for 1x full recycling bin has been made per stay. Additional recycling must be taken with you or an additional charge of per box will be applied for disposal. Electric Vehicle Charging- We are unable to accommodate electrical vehicle charging at the property, there is a fast charging station location around the town hall on Bow Street. Cox Bay (8-minute walk) and Lorenzen Bay (10-minute walk) are great spots for swimming, kayaking and body boarding or just relaxing in the sunshine. lso on offer in Raglan is fantastic bushwalking, golf, mini putt and, of course, plenty of fishing.There’s a wealth of delicious dining options to choose from, along with specialist arts and crafts shops to explore. Also within easy reach are the supermarket and shopping facilities.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Government House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Government 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.