For the first time ever, guests are invited to stay at the original Hobbiton™ Movie Set, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, and experience all the magic that Middle-earth™ has to offer.
Lucky fans will get behind-the-scenes access to the Hobbit Hole™, The Green Dragon™ Inn, cosy accommodations at The Millhouse, and more.
Booking opens at 10AM NZDT on Dec 14 for three two-night stays on March 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18.
The space
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, guests will have special access to 44 permanently constructed Hobbit Holes and other beloved locations in The Shire™.
Overnight accommodation will be provided in The Millhouse, a two-bedroom Hobbit-inspired home with a writing nook fit for Bilbo Baggins, and homey decor curated by the trilogies’ Creative Director Brian Massey.
With sweeping views of The Shire™, guests can also enjoy:
- Private access to a personal Hobbit Hole, set up for relaxing moments of Preciousss™ downtime and afternoon tea.
- An evening banquet in The Green Dragon Inn with a feast featuring beef and ale stew, whole roast chickens, freshly baked breads and plenty of ale, plus Second Breakfast™ and Elevenses™ served daily.
- A behind-the-scenes private tour of Hobbiton Movie Set to explore the makings of the trilogies.
Guest access
The front entrance has a narrow pathway and there are steps down to the bathroom. Alternatively, there is a narrow pathway outdoors to get to the bathroom.
Guests with specific accessibility needs are invited to contact the Host for more information.
Other things to note
I’ll be on site to welcome you when you arrive. Once you’re all checked in, our concierge will ensure a comfortable stay for you and your guests — including showing you around and organising meal arrangements with you.
Following public health guidance, guests and onsite staff are required to comply with local rules regarding COVID-19 as well as Airbnb’s COVID-19 Safety Practices.
This tourist destination is privately owned and operated.
*These two-night stays are not a contest. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from New Zealand.
