Lochview is just 15 minutes from Taupō in the North Island.
This spacious luxury tent is the perfect choice for couples, groups of friends, or families looking to relax, reconnect - and enjoy the glorious lake views and sunsets.
The interior of the tent includes an open plan area with a kitchen, lounge, and queen-sized bed. A separate bedroom containing three additional beds is perfect for the kids, while an internal bathroom is the ultimate glamping luxury.
Fully powered, with a heat pump to keep things cosy, this tent is the perfect family adventure, winter or summer. After a busy day exploring all the area has to offer, enjoy bonding in the wood-fired hot tub or feasting on s'mores around the outdoor brazier.
You feel miles from anywhere at this peaceful rural spot, but just a short drive takes you to the cafes and buzz of Kinloch and Taupō.
FROM $395 p/n
Children aged 5+ only
Children welcome
659 Whangamata Road, Kinloch 3377
Lochview is just 15 minutes from Taupō in the North Island.
Follow the Google Maps directions to the address.
You will receive a pre-arrival email with detailed arrival instructions and your host's details 5-days prior to your stay.
Note: If you have booked within 5 days and haven't received a pre-arrival email shortly after booking, please email us at [email protected].
Check-in: 3pm - 7pm
Check-out: 11am
There is a queen-size bed in the main room and one single bed and a bunk bed (suitable for up to 2 children) in a separate room. Full linen, towels and bedding are supplied.
The kitchen has a microwave oven inside and Weber BBQ is available on the deck for cooking. A small fridge is provided for cool storage. All the pots, pans, and utensils you'll need for cooking and eating are provided. A toaster and kettle are also available.
Some pantry basics are supplied - olive oil, salt, pepper, instant and filtered coffee, tea, sugar and milk.
The bathroom consists of a flushing toilet, shower and basin.
Towels, liquid hand and body wash, shampoo and conditioner are provided.
There is a wood-fired hot tub outside.
Yes! Lochview is connected to mains power and devices can be charged inside.
Yes, there is mobile phone reception at Lochview.
Devices can be charged in the tent.
There is a heat pump inside the tent to keep you warm and cosy.
An outdoor brazier is also provided.
There’s a designated outdoor area with a brazier. Great for the evenings to keep you toasty!
The hot tub is filled with fresh water prior to your arrival. It's wood-fired, so you'll need to light this when you arrive and stoke it for at least a couple of hours while it heats through. It takes a little bit of skill with lighting fires and patience.
If you ordered the hot tub lighting service when you booked online, the tub will be alight and heating when you arrive, but it does take a while to get to fully hot and ready to soak in. It's important to note that this will not be hot and ready to jump into immediately on arrival and it may be later in the evening before you get to hop in.
The good news is that the hot tub does hold the heat well and it will only take a little bit of heating from time to time during the remainder of your stay.
Lochview is open for stays during winter, but bear in mind that you're booking a glamping escape - without the usual luxuries of a fully powered home. Glamping is still a form of camping!
The tent has warm bedding and a heat pump, plus lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. If you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure.
For health and safety reasons, children over the age of 5 years are welcome at Lochview.
The one exception to this rule is for non-mobile babies under 6 months with BYO bedding and portacot. If you are bringing your non-mobile baby, you'll need to mention this in the comments box when you book.
Lochview has a 'no dog' policy (with no exceptions).
If you're looking for dog-friendly glamping, check out some of our other Canopy Camping Escapes sites that welcome dogs - you can select the 'dog-friendly' filter in the search bar to easily find them.
The host’s family home is located 50 meters away but is well out of sight behind trees and bush - so you'll have complete privacy.
A road is located over 1km away but some faint road noise may be heard at peak hours.
You can drive right up to and park your vehicle outside the accommodation.
You're welcome to come and go from the property as often as you please.
All Year Round:
There is a standard minimum stay period of 2 nights with no exceptions.
Public Holiday Weekends:
The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.
Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies for Lochview.
Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies outlined below for Lochview.
All Year Round:
There is a standard minimum stay period of 2 nights with no exceptions.
Public Holiday Weekends:
The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.
Peak Period (1 December - 30 April)
The nightly rate during this period is $425 for up to two people.
Off-Peak Period (1 May - 30 November)
The nightly rate during this period is $395 for up to two people.
Additional children are $50 per child (aged 5 years - 16 years), per night.
Babies under 12 months are free with BYO bedding.
Wood-fired Hot Tub Lighting Service - $40
The wood-fired hot tub is free to use, however, some people do find it tricky to light and get going. Also, it takes at least a few hours to heat up the first time. If you're uncertain, we highly recommend selecting this service during the booking process. Your hot tub will be lit and heated up when you arrive. Note that you'll need to keep feeding the fire after you get there for it to be nice and hot for an evening soak.
Give the gift of glamping! Gift Vouchers are available for use at any of our Canopy Camping Escapes glamping sites. These are provided in electronic format, for you to print out and pop in a greeting card for the lucky recipient. Read more about our gift vouchers, including how to purchase one, here.
2.1 If you book within 28 Days of your check-in time, full payment via credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) is required at the time of booking. If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) at the time of booking. A credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge of up to 2.5% will be applied to all credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payments.
2.2 Bookings are considered confirmed once you have made your online booking and payment and we have sent an email to the address provided to us which confirms both the payment and your booking details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us as soon as possible. However, we (as agent for the Host) reserve the right to cancel any booking within 12 Days of the confirmation email where we discover that you, or any of your guests, has previously breached these Booking Conditions in relation to a previous booking. In that case, you will receive an email advising you that the booking has been declined, and the full amount paid by you at the time of booking will be refunded to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) you provided during the booking process.
2.3 If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, the remaining balance of your stay will be due 28 Days prior to your check in time. An email reminder will be sent to you at this time requesting payment for the outstanding balance. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). If your payment has not been received within 24 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). Credit/Debit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.
2.4 If any amount is not paid when due, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.
3.1 Your 10% deposit (or 10% of the value of your stay if you have paid in full) is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within 12 months of the date of confirmation of your original booking, if you cancel your stay more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time.
3.2 Cancellation or date changes by you that are between 3 and 21 Days prior to your check-in time will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes made 3 Days (72 hours) or less prior to your check-in time will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.
3.3 Date changes made more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time are allowed without forfeit of any amounts paid.
3.4 Force Majeure
You are entitled to a full refund if you need to cancel for the following reasons:
Road closure. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, a road on your route to your accommodation is designated by Waka Kotahi as closed or for essential travel only, and there is no detour, or the detour adds more than two hours to your travel according to the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner.
Metservice RED Weather Warning. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, the Metservice has issued a RED warning/forecast in either your home region or the region of your accommodation, for either the day of your arrival or departure.
Natural disasters in New Zealand. Natural disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other severe and abnormal natural events causing large scale disruption of essential services and/or transport, specifically impacting your travel to or from your accommodation.
4.1 Exceptional or unforeseen circumstance
Hosts reserve the right to cancel a booking at any time in the event of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. This right will only be exercised in good faith and in exceptional circumstances such as:
(a) Any alteration to the property or its surroundings which may pose a safety risk for the guest.
(b) Unexpected damage or destruction at the property.
(c) A death in the Host family.
(d) Our relationship with the Host ends for any other reason.
In the unlikely event a Host cancels under this clause, the guest may elect to receive a full refund or to credit the booking to another available date or Escape. The Host’s liability will be limited to the refund of amounts paid for any part of your stay that is cancelled.
4.2 Cancellation for breach
Hosts may terminate a booking at any time if they, or we, reasonably believe that there is, or has been, a breach of these Booking Conditions by you or any guest or visitor. Where a Host cancels under this clause, all amounts paid are forfeited and, where such termination occurs during the rental period, you and all guests and visitors must immediately leave the property.
5.1 Accommodation is often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you, and any guests or visitors, enter the property at your own risk.
5.2 Participation by you and any guests or visitors in activities, such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property, is done so at your and their own risk.
5.3 To the extent permitted by law, neither we nor the Host accept any liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury during your stay.
No pets are allowed unless otherwise specified on the Website listing. Most accommodation is situated on working farms and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.
GST of 15% (where the accommodation is GST-registered) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax receipt will be supplied by Canopy Camping Escapes if requested.
8.1 Guests have a licence to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only. You are responsible for ensuring that you and they arrive no earlier than the check-in date, and leave no later than the check-out time, specified on the Website.
8.2 You are required to, and must ensure that all guests and any approved day visitors, observe the rules and procedures in relation to the property:
8.3 You must, and must ensure that all guests and any approved visitors, take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period. Where the property has not been left in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period, you will be required to pay an additional cleaning cost of $100 which may be charged to the credit or debit card used at the time of booking.
8.4 You are required to inform Canopy Camping Escapes of any damage or breakage occurring during the rental period in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next booking. You must reimburse the Host for the reasonable costs of replacement or repair of any damage caused by you or any guests or visitors and such costs may be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking.
8.5 You must ensure that any access information in relation to a property (including any access codes, location of keys, etc) is kept confidential and not disclosed to any person.
8.6 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the properties.
8.7 The Host may access the property during the rental period to the extent reasonably necessary to undertake repairs or replacement or where we or the Host have reason to believe these Booking Terms are not being complied with.
8.8 The number of guests staying at the Escape overnight must be the same as the number of guests included in the booking. Any day visitors must be approved by the Host prior to your stay. No overnight visitors are permitted.
8.9 You and all guests and any approved day visitors must behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Host, the Property, other guests and neighbouring properties and neighbours, and Canopy Camping Escapes’ staff and representatives.
If you have any complaints, please contact us promptly at [email protected] with details of the complaint. As the agent of the Hosts we will be the initial contact between you and the Host but may need to put you in direct contact to resolve any issues.
To the extent permitted by law, as agent for the Hosts, we have no liability, to you or any other person, in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise:
Your rights are against the Host, not Canopy Camping Escapes.
If, for any reason, Canopy Camping Escapes has any liability to you under or in relation to these Booking Terms or your stay, to the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the 20% of the amount paid by you in relation to the relevant booking.
Any liability the Host has to you under or in relation to these Booking Conditions or your stay is, to the extent permitted by law, limited to refund of amounts paid by you for the relevant booking and shall not extend to any other costs or loss incurred by you or any guest or other person.
Gift vouchers expire if not redeemed within 2 years of purchase. If a booking paid for using a gift voucher is cancelled, any refund will be by way of a gift voucher with the same expiry date as the original gift voucher. Gift vouchers are not refundable or redeemable for cash and cannot be transferred or on-sold.
These Booking Conditions are governed by New Zealand law and the New Zealand courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
We may amend these Booking Conditions at any time. Any changes shall apply to bookings made from the date of such changes. You are responsible for familiarising yourself with these Booking Conditions each time you make a booking.
Lochview is self-catering. Just bring your own food, and cook meals using the microwave oven in the kitchen and BBQ.
If you want a break from cooking at any stage, Vine Eatery and Dixie Browns are two restaurants in Taupō recommended by your hosts.
The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is the Kinloch Store, 3 minutes away, or the supermarkets in Taupō, 15 minutes away.
Relax at the accommodation in the hot tub, or play a few games of Pentague or Croquet on the lawn. Stretch your legs and take a stroll around the lifestyle block that Lochview is set upon.
There are plenty of local walks to check out including Kawakawa Bay, Whakaipo Bay, Waihāhā (all mountain bike friendly).
Kinloch, only a few minutes away, has the world-class golf course designed by legendary Jack Nicklaus. There’s a course-side cafe available to everyone - not just the golfers!
If you have a boat and want to get out on the water, you can launch at Kinloch.
Your hosts at Lochview are Grant and Gina Symes.
Grant and Gina, along with their children Ben, Hugh and Annabel, have lived on their lifestyle property since 2020. The views, lake and local people are part of what makes the area so special to them. Grant has many fond memories of spending family holidays in Kinloch in the 70s and 80s.
Lochview is one of Grant's recent projects. He loves the idea of providing an alternative form of accommodation - and looks forward to sending his guests away as 'happy glampers'!
Our stay at Lochview was amazing from the first sight of the incredible views over the golf course out to the lake, the wonderful sunsets. We could not have been more delighted with the experience and quality of Lochview.
"Ron Murray - 14 May 2024
1 / 12
Grant and Gina have created a very special place. We had an amazing family getaway and would highly recommend!
"- 30 Apr 2024
2 / 12
Amazing views, stylish comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities. A memorable experience we hope to repeat!
"- 16 Apr 2024
3 / 12
Our family had a great time staying at Loch View for the Easter holiday. Great outdoor hot tub, great view, happy and relaxing holidays.
"- 09 Apr 2024
4 / 12
What a spot! Our family of four absolutely loved our two nights at Lochview. The hot tub, lawn games, comfortable beds, beautiful view, and I could go on, were just perfect to relax and enjoy spending time together.
"- 12 Mar 2024
5 / 12
This place is perfect for those who might be trying glamping for the first time or are unsure about it: a beautiful setting but close to town. As usual, the spectacular New Zealand scenery simply can't be beaten.
"- 12 Mar 2024
6 / 12
This is a fantastic location with beautiful views, and the tent is superbly equipped and designed. The hot tub was a great way to end the day, soaking up the views and watching the stars!
"- 27 Feb 2024
7 / 12
The stay at Lochview was just amazing. The location was beautiful, the views breathtaking, and the tent luxurious. The facilities were clean and tidy, well-equipped, and Grant could not have been more helpful. A time and place to be together and make some very special memories.
"- 20 Feb 2024
8 / 12
Amazing stay.
"- 27 Jan 2024
9 / 12
Incredible location, a magical place with a very peaceful and private setting, amazing view, hot tub, and facilities. Absolutely loved the place and would love to visit again. Hosts seem like awesome, down-to-earth people that wanted you to have an epic time.
"- 06 Dec 2023
10 / 12
We had the most amazing weekend in Lochview! Grant was an amazing host, the property and views were incredible! We will definitely be recommending it to our family and friends.
"- 28 Nov 2023
11 / 12
Everything was just awesome, great place. Would recommend to anyone.
"- 22 Nov 2023
12 / 12
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