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Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown

Unwind in your own tree-lined retreat. Warm up by the logburner after exploring cafes and shops just around the corner.

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Interior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown

Borders Retreat is a delightful character cottage, situated on a quiet street, tucked away amongst trees with a private driveway for parking.

There are three bedrooms to choose from, the sumptuous mezzanine bedroom, the sunny garden bedroom with french doors out to the garden or the twin bedroom with two single beds. The downstairs bedrooms can be closed off from the rest of the house, leaving the mezzanine bedroom perfectly cosy in the winter with the logburner going.

The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining area and is just a five minute stroll from the gorgeous cafes, restaurants and designer clothes shops in the town and just around the corner from the supermarket. We are also just a ten minute walk from the new rail trail, which is a lovely walk/biking track for families. We are just a few minutes drive or 15 minute walk from the swimming pool and family play park and a five minute drive from the river.

Other facilities include:

Laundry, BBQ, outside dining area, bathroom with shower.

Borders Retreat is very cosy in winter with all firewood supplied.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.


Extras: Cleaning (fee); Linen (included);

Property manager

Sandra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown Greytown

About the neighborhood

Map
Greytown, Greytown

What's nearby

  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 2 min walk
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 2 min walk
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 10 min walk
  • Palliser Estate - 13 min drive
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuckoo Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mirabelle Catering & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aroma India - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greytown Takeaways - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum. Alexia Urban Winery is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay! Awesome touches on including eggs and milk and homemade lemon cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay thanks
Loved our stay absolutely beautiful thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
So comfortable and well set up. We enjoyed the extra welcoming touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get-away
Lovely home, clean, beautiful decor, welcoming feel....perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic venue
Very well presented.Lovely treats and walking distance to town a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Borders cottage
A lovely cottage with all the home comforts and a sunny deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Lovely property, ideal for a short getaway from Wellington with family. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Place
This beautiful cottage is always a delight to return to, I personally have stayed 5 times now and we will be back. The friends we were with this time absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Borders Retreat
We've stayed here a couple of times now and its great. Host is a delight. All the little touches; chocolates, the fresh cake, fresh eggs and in winter dry firewood! Only place we will stay when visiting Greytown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cosy
Great location. Lovely warm and sweet cottage. Loved all the personal touches thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
Lovely spacious cottage with everything we needed. Thanks Sandra for all the wonderful little touches! We loved the fresh flowers, ample breakfast provisions, and amazing lemon loaf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year at Borders Retreat
This was our third time staying at this property and it was as wonderful as ever. Beautiful house, lovely homely touches including gorgeous fresh flowers in all the rooms. Perfect spot to unwind and see in the new year
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen A.

Fantastic welcoming lemon cake was a nice touch
Everything needed at hand! Just a rusty bbq to clean up before I could cook my breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful perfect situation
Our family really enjoyed and appreciated the peace & quiet we could have at boarders retreat in Greytown. Close to shops, eating places, family and activities. Everything is there to cook with, sleeping in comfortable beds, country decor with outdoor furniture to enjoy the lovey weather Greytown has to offer. We highly recommend to others looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet near to shopping, cafes, restaurants and activities in the Waiarapa. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lovely, lovely place. Very well appointed and great location. Everything about the booking was easy. My Canadian friends were very happy and impressed with the house and the entire area. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
The cottage offers a very welcoming, relaxing environment. It is well-equipped with lots of nice details supplied by the host. We particularly enjoyed the lemon cake waiting for us on arrival. The wood burner made it cosy on a cool spring day. The cottage is walking distance to the delightful shops and cafes of Greytown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Weekend Getaway
Sandra’s place was perfect for a weekend getaway. We had everything we needed and the place was spotless. Lovely addition having milk, eggs, bread and a homemade lemon loaf provided. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from Home
I might have walked into my own home... beautifully clean and well received goodies in the kitchen. Only comment can think of to have improved would be to have the dining table a little nearer the kitchen. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Have stayed here several times now and had another excellent stay. Will keep coming back and recomend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wairarapa get-away
Perfect for a quiet weekend out of the city. Everything you need to stay in, and perfectly located to go out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil, delightful retreat
With the fire lit when we arrived & wonderful attention to detail with generous treats we had a wonderful stay & would highly recommend. Super clean, tidy & well appointed it was a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
The place was amazing, cozy and relaxing, we all loved it and we will be back! Ps that lemon cake..😋
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience
From the moment I booked this beautiful barn the communication was outstanding. The house far exceeded our expectations and the hospitality was second to none. Thank you Sandra for making us feel so welcome. The house was so quaint, clean and well appointed. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is after a special stay in Greytown. Walking distance to town but so private!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debby A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hospitality plus
Lovely clean hospitable house with lovely treats which were just fabulous. Fire cranked up so cosy n warming. Loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandra and Jim were wonderful hosts and everything was perfect. Will definitely be back!
Clean, comfortable with lots of special touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022