Handhewn Barn in a field

Discover our unique handcrafted "wooden barn" set in the new Zealand countryside. Experience countryside living slowly and retreat fully

Meet and be hosted by the owner/builder/ Timberframer artisan and hosts JEN AND DEWI

Sleeping arrangements include 5 bedrooms sleeping a small group of up to 15 on 3 levels. A large ground floor, light filled glass solarium and outside garden feature panoramic views of fields, mountains and waterfall. This stunning private tranquil space will immerse you in nature, for exclusive occasions, booked by arrangement with the owners.

Create a getaway weekend or extended few days in the countryside cycling, Kayaking the river, soaking in Hot mineral tubs, discovering native bush walks. Add in a visit to Hobbiton movie set and boutique shopping in small provincial towns. Returning to the Barn for a private long-table candlelit feast and asador experience, cooking on fire. Self cater with our kitchen and outdoor cooking facilities. Retire around the firepit under the stars and linger the nights away.

Ask the hosts about daytrips within reach including the white sands of the Bay of Plenty, the geothermal playgrounds of Rotorua, the surfing beaches of Raglan, karangahake Historic goldmining walks and so much more as you discover the reaches of our Waikato Central North island region.

We offer a bespoke "in-barn" dinner for small retreats staying at housewithnonails This includes family reunions, birthdays, cycling group stays and direct groups website and phone enquiries to curate special unique occasions that enhance their wellbeing and social connection.
This is a slow method of cooking whole foods on fire, sourcing local grassfed Tomahawk steaks, veges from our raised kitchen garden beds, and making their own chimmichurri herb dressing from the herb beds. Newq Zealand black currents feature in Jens home made crumble served with fresh whole cream. By enquiry only.
EXTENDED GROUP STAY
housewithnonails offers an "extended group booking" limited to 25 by enquiry only. This arrangement sleeps up to 15 at housewithnonails, and 10 at a second unique Barn stay set in the area, ten minutes drive apart . Both Barns have been built by Dewi and feature the art of Timberframing whereby beams have been connected with traditional joinery fastened with treenails, offering both intimate and cathedral spaces set in the countryside. A secret supper "foodie experience" offers the entire group to meet up at each others Barn settings for a rustic feast cooked on fire, finishing up with mulled wine by the firepits under the stars. This additional foodie experience collaboration is subject to both barns availability, by enquiry to Jen housewithnonails. This is a very unique private experience.
www.housewithnonails.co.nz

Jen is your local experienced guide who loves to curate local itineraries including day trips of the region. Please ask for her local tips. Nothing is to difficult to organize in terms of attractions, timeframes, local information.

we hope you experience an unforgettable New Zealand countryside Barn stay