You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A unique Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power
Our location: From the South you exit left from SH2 in central Carterton - from the North just past Masterton bridge first right on exit south.
IMPORTANT: 👀Cottage entrance is number 1029 Mangatarere Valley Road. 👀
When you come to the French Village Estate go past the first (covered) gateway (number 999)🚗 and come in the second blue double gates( number1029)👍 - come up the drive, bear left past the lodge and up the hill to the Stone Cottage. Our location: From the South you exit left from SH2 in central Carterton - from the North just past Masterton bridge first right on exit south.
You will find a wonderful eco-friendly and sustainable stone cottage built of stone and native timber with outstanding views of valley, river and mountains. Near to Carterton, Greytown and Masterton.
Drink pure artesian spring water while listening to abundant birds on your veranda. The 225 acre property has its own clean solar/hydro power generation system and the water comes from an artesian spring - tested to exceed treated domestic water.
Go for a bush walk in the National Park just across the river, explore Mt Holdsworth, go biking, play golf - or just hit the vineyards and restaurants for a vibrant good-time.
Around 20 minutes to Carterton/Greytown/Masterton or less than 30 mins to Martinborough this is an adventure escape that is also close to the Wairarapa 'good life'! Come and Enjoy our environment!
TRAVEL TIP: You can bring your bike on the train from Wellington and it is a flat 17K ride on rural roads to the Cottage from Carterton rail station.
Property manager
kieran shaw
Languages
Dutch, English, German
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Coffee grinder
Electric kettle
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bathtub
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Outdoor shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Stereo
Games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Near laundromat
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not allowed anywhere on this property
Location highlights
On the river
On the waterfront
In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
In a village
Things to do
Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Golfing on site
Tennis on site
Ecotours nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Hunting nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Power boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: We have a strict no dog policy.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Celebrations only for registered guests
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 Registration Number 7817801
About the neighborhood
West Taratahi, Wellington
What's nearby
Daysh House Garden - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
Vintage Aviation Museum - 28 min drive - 21.9 km
Queen Elizabeth Park - 31 min drive - 24.1 km
Shear Discovery - 31 min drive - 24.2 km
Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History - 31 min drive - 24.2 km
Getting around
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 103 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A unique Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at A unique Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A unique Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A unique Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 16 mi (25 km) of Vintage Aviation Museum, Henley Lake, and Queen Elizabeth Park. Old Stick & Rudder Company and Museum of Early Childhood are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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9.8
Exceptional
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Fantastic romantic retreat in the middle of nature.
Loved the extra large bath and outdoor shower, but the amount of stars to see at night is just beautiful!
A true disconnect from everything to relax, read and take in the amazing scenery.
We were craving some isolation, some lush family time, and this place was perfection. I only wish we'd stayed longer! My toddler loved sitting on the deck watching the bees in the rosemary and walking down to visit the dog.
lovely to get away from everything and relax in the cutest cottage. Fire was very cosy and needed to be on for our winter visit. Great for board games.
We absolutely loved it here!
It was just what we needed.
Highlights:
Hot wood burner
Great big relaxing bath
Sunny private deck
No cell reception
We highly recommend this place.
We'll be back again.
Ngā mihi
A beautiful setting for a gorgeous cottage with everything we needed.
Wonderful place to unwind and relax (as much as possible with an almost 3 year old). Comfortable beds, great selection of magazines and reading material and a great kitchen to cook in. We appreciated the coffee and muesli provided. We visited the river several times and our wee one delighted in throwing stones into the river. Thank you Susie and Kerry.
From the welcoming fire on arrival and smell of natural wood furnishings, to the hot shower shared with birdsong and misty trees outdoors, this immaculately renovated cottage made time stand still. Hosts Susie and Kieran were lovely, even going the extra mile offering to bring our pillows to us in Wellington when we left them there! 17 hours was not enough, we will be back and for longer next time.
We stayed for two nights on a wet and stormy winter’s weekend. We were greeted by the gorgeous pup Charlie and the owner Susie, who already put the fire on to welcome us in this treasure of a cottage, miles away from it all. The cottage has a lot of Charme upon arrival and gets even better once inside. We felt home instantly, and feel that it is not just perfect for a wet and windy weekend but also in any type of weather. Very private and memorable stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage with the world. We will be back.
We had a cozy stay at the Stone Cottage. Our hosts were very lovely and accommodating, and their very special dog came to visit us for a scratch each night. The surrounding area is gorgeous - even in what turned out to be a rainy couple of days. The sun came out long enough for a hike up to the top of the hill for a beautiful view of the Wairapa. The wood stove kept us warm, and the bath was a welcome end to each day. Looking forward to visiting again with family!
We loved breathing in the bush air from the porch or the outdoor shower, cosying up to the fire reading a book, having a romantic bath and getting away from the screens! A lovely relaxing stay and we will definitely be back.
Daile L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
18 July 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at the stone cottage before and loved it so much that we treated our sister and brother-in-law to a birthday weekend away.
They did not want to leave.
The cottage is perfect in any weather, sunny or not, rainy or not, stormy or not…highly recommended!!
We had a lovely relaxing 2 nights here. Enjoyed the local walks into the valley with the local dog Charlie. The quietness with the river in the background was perfect. Really enjoyed the outside shower even when it was drizzling. Lovely friendly hosts too.
Perfect stay
Get away from the rat race in this cosy cottage. Well appointed but NO internet or mobile phone or TV (YAY!!!).
This is the ultimate "green prescription". Bush views, walks, exhilarating outdoor shower, log burner, comfy bed.
But if you cannot go cold turkey, then civilisation is just a short 25 minute drive away. And if you are willing, then Charlie the cool laid-back dog will happily spend time with you too!