Experience world-class service at Applecross Sanctuary

Located in Cambridge, in a relaxing garden and surrounding rural countryside, Applecross Sanctuary features free WiFi access and free private off-street parking. Cambridge is central to many tourist and sporting attractions, including Cambridge shopping centre which is a 7-minute drive from Applecross Sanctuary. Lake Karapiro, the Avantidrome cycling centre and Mystery Creek are all a 20-minute drive from the property, while Hobbiton is 30 minutes' drive away. Applecross Sanctuary has a self-contained, separate and air-conditioned bedroom, with its own private bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. In its own lounge area it has a couch with a Smart TV which includes Netflix, Amazon Prime YouTube and many other built in applications for you to enjoy. We also provide a fully-equipped kitchenette with microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine. You can enjoy a free continental breakfast at your leisure, at your own dining table. You can enjoy the shared swimming pool, hot tub and BBQ on the property's large deck. Waitomo Caves and Rotorua are a 1-hour drive from Applecross Sanctuary. Hamilton International Airport is 15 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bruce
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very quiet and relaxing, the host Wendy was a fabulous lady
  • Scotty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place to stay, the owners are very invested in making sure you have a great stay. We were arriving around dinner and we asked them for dinner options, they were very helpful and even checked if the restaurant was full. The gardens are lovely...
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    My room at Applecross Sanctuary was spacious and comfortable. It was very clean and cosy. The hosts are extremely friendly and thoughtful, making sure the heat pump was on in the evening, for example, so I came home to a warm room. The location...
  • Anna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Owners were very lovely, room was clean, modern and warm, bed was comfortable, we got upgraded to a bigger room which was great 😊 would definitely go back.
  • Darren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful Spot and the spa pool was lovely. Very clean room. The hosts were lovely and helpful
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very good reception. Excellent hosts. Lovely set out. Went out of the way to explain things and make all facilities available. Very friendly and hospitable.
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A beautifully serene place to stay. Very relaxing and a lovely environment to stay in. We will stay there again.
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    Wendy and Michael were the consummate hosts and were discreet, but available when needed. The room was clean with everything needed for my short stay, including a private ensuite. It was too cold for the pool, but I enjoyed a lovely quiet...
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice quiet location out of the city. Room is attached to the main house with an adjourning door that can be locked if you wanted. Comfy bed, clean and tidy, separate lounge area with table, kitchen, TV etc. Very friendly hosts with excellent...
  • Closes
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was excellent. Located in beautiful farm land with only a 5 minute drive to Cambridge shops. The outlook was beautiful with a swimming pool and spa surrounded by a deck to look at the view. Wendy and Mike, our hosts, were...

Hosted by Mike and Wendy

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Mike and Wendy
Welcome to our world, set in a relaxing garden and surrounding countryside. Your self contained bed and breakfast accommodation has a lounge & a separate bedroom with ensuite & walk-in wardrobe. The lounge area contains a kitchenette. There is also a smart TV which has freeview, netflix and Amazon Prime availability. Wifi is free and so is plenty of off street parking. You can make your own continental breakfast at your leisure and enjoy the shared swimming pool, spa pool/jacuzzi, and BBQ on our extensive deck area. This peaceful place is only 7 minutes drive to the middle of the lovely Cambridge shopping area. From there you are central to many attractions...Lake Karapiro where all sorts of water sports take place; Hobbiton of Lord Of The Rings fame; cycling and many other sports ; art trail and many more...you are spoilt for choice!
As new comers to the Waikato area since arriving in October 2016, Wendy and Mike absolutely love living in Cambridge. We are thoroughly enjoying our life living on a semi rural property yet only 7 minutes drive from the centre of Cambridge town. We aim to provide our guests with a peaceful and tranquil sanctuary to help them recharge their batteries after a busy day of activity - whatever they have been doing. Mike and I are both friendly people who enjoy meeting new people. We want to make your stay with us as pleasant as we can. We love to travel so feel free to share your experiences with us if you wish. We respect your privacy. Wendy is an artist with some of her paintings for sale. We love our garden and of course good food, wine and chocolate!
Cambridge is very central to many tourism attractions all within no more than an hour's drive away and many are less than 30 minutes away. We are is just 7 minutes drive outside of Cambridge town living in a semi rural setting surrounded by dairy farms. Avantidrome is close by for cyclists. Then there is Hobbiton, of Lord Of The Rings fame, Sanctuary mountain, Mystery Creek, Hamilton city, Lake Karapiro, Waitomo Caves, are just some of the major attraction venues near us. It is a very safe and quiet rural neighbourhood and we live onsite with our B&B. You will need to have your own transport because we are in the countryside.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Applecross Sanctuary
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Applecross Sanctuary takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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 older than 16 years 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

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Applecross Sanctuary 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.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about Applecross Sanctuary

  • Applecross Sanctuary offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Applecross Sanctuary on this page.

  • Guests staying at Applecross Sanctuary can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Applecross Sanctuary may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Applecross Sanctuary is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Applecross Sanctuary is 3.1 miles from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Applecross Sanctuary include:

    • Double