**Summer relaxation!** *December opportunity-10th till 20th now available ** Level,wide and easy vehicular access and parking, and a level walk across the footbridge to the lake edge park for fun and games and reaching your boat berthed out front on our jetty. Clear water and a sandy beach are just a few level paces from the front door and you’ll enjoy a full view of majestic Mt Tarawera as you enjoy the bay walkway. Welcome to Hermione Cottage and blissful thermal (Hot Water Beach) Lake Tarawera! Stunningly beautiful starry nights at Hermione Cottage's "dark sky" lakeside ,location, location, location! * Minimum 2 night stay * (Wheelchair access and accessible shower/bathroom) Relaxation, prize rainbow trout or adventure…you choose! Hermione Cottage's lawn is continuous with a large lawned reserve-perfect for sunbathing, cricket..picnics, etc. The boat ramp is just a few metres from the front gate.... visit the historic Buried Village, bike or walk through the Redwood Forest...stargaze with wonder at the dark night sky rivalling Tekapo...breathtaking Redwoods Treewalk,visit the Buried Village or lose yourself in a book and soak up the beauty of Lake Tarawera. Rates include cleaning. Decks at both rear(covered) and lakeside . Our jetty is usually available to berth your boat too...just enquire. Free unlimited wifi and my Sky. Very Comfortable beds and seating . Bush walks, fishing for rainbow trout, water sports and hot water beach across the lake by boat. Peace and quiet ...all in a friendly community! Kereru, tui, ruru,bellbirds, fantails and rare dabchicks abound. 20 scenic minutes from The Redwoods Treewalk! Hermione Cottage has an all mod cons kitchen, 2 modern bathrooms, decking front and back through French doors, to covered seating and bbq ,all overlooking the sunny garden and short path to the charming twin bedded A-frame chalet. So many guests return year after year regarding it as their home away from home..."Just perfect and enjoying a lay-in and watching the lake right out the window is heavenly!" Hermione Cottage is a peaceful (or adventurous) retreat available year-round. Minimum Stay-------------------------------2 nights Minimum Stay public holiday weekends---3 nights Minimum stay Easter Weekend-----------4 nights Hermione Cottage BEDROOM LAYOUT is as follows… Bedroom I…1 queen bed Bedroom II…1 queen bed and 2 single beds The A frame, just a few well lit paces from the back door, has 2 single beds. Waking up to Lake Tarawera on your doorstep, going for a dip in the lake and enjoying the vast grounds, trout fishing, water sports, sitting down with a great glass of wine and a book. A stunning romantic getaway ... superb for children and adults alike.