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The Wine Box

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Martinborough, Martinborough
  • Palliser Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Martinborough Vineyard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Wine Box cottage in the Olive Grove

The Wine Box is a lovely character cottage on a one hectare site on the edge of the Martinborough township. Set in amongst 200 olive trees there is plenty of outdoor space. The wood fired pizza oven and gas BBQ provide an outstanding outdoor living environment. Please check the fire ban situation on www.checkitsalright.nz before you light any outdoor fires - especially in summer. Inside there is a master bedroom with ensuite and french doors opening out to the olive grove, a second bedroom with a queen bed and the third bedroom has a single bed and a queen bed. The main bathroom has an antique claw foot bath with shower. A kitchen (with nespresso machine) looks after all cooking requirements if you chose to dine at the house. Please note that there is only a bar fridge as there is not room for a full size one. The lounge has a wood burner - THIS DOES NOT HAVE A FIRE GUARD SO SMALL CHILDREN NEED TO BE SUPERVISED DURING WINTER MONTHS.
With a 10 minute stroll to the square, all the features of Martinborough are available to you.
Special conditions:
There is no smoking indoors, and pets are welcome but must stay off beds and furniture and rugs. Please pick up cigarette butts and after your dog.
Rentals are minimum 2 nights stay for standard bookings, but 3 nights stay for special weekends (eg, Fairs / concert weekends / long weekends). Minimum rate is for two people using one bed. Additional beds are at the additional people rate. Check in is 4pm, Check out is 12nn unless otherwise requested.

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

Property manager

Trish Stonestreet
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision is essential around fires
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Recommended you bring a couple of dog towels
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Martinborough

Located in Martinborough, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Martinborough, Martinborough

What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Te Kairanga Wines - 8 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In the Neighbourhood Coffee House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Haythornthwaite Wines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joe Kwong on - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coney Wines - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wine Box cottage in the Olive Grove pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Wine Box cottage in the Olive Grove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wine Box cottage in the Olive Grove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wine Box cottage in the Olive Grove located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Martinborough Golf Club, Cambridge Road and Tirohana Estate. Muirlea Rise and Ata Rangi Vineyard are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 258 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 258 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

Fabulous place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country cottage in Martinborough

A lovely older farm cottage,with 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms;this was great four all of our family ,down in Martinborough for a wedding. Also well-fenced property with an olive grove which was great for our 2 dogs. The only grumble was that we had no access to the laundry-it was locked,but we were not given a key!Less than 5 minute drive to the central Square and cafes of Martinborough
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A super bach

A great Bach with amazing huge garden. Awesome for dogs. Very easy communication with the owner. Comfy beds, a very short walk to the village. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

Set in a lovely olive grove and so peaceful and relaxing, we were so pleased to return to the Wine Box. Everything that you could want, the kitchen is small but well kitted-out with utensils and cookware, I baked a Basque cheesecake in the oven which I wasn't expecting to be able to do! Comfy chairs and sofas, french doors that open to the lovely views of olive trees and countryside, we didn't want to leave...
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Drew G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely but needs a little tweaking

We thought the cottage was lovely and in a setting to match. It does need a little attention though to make it worthy of the nightly rate. There were some tired features such as the bar leaners and sun lounger outside which needed a clean, cobwebs inside and the dishwasher rubber seal hanging off on one side made us not want to use it in case it leaked. The shower extractor fan cover was needing to be cleared. However, the bedding was immaculate and the cottage lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay here, location is ideal for a quiet weekend away and has a beautiful outlook with all the trees. Loved the fireplace too - kept us nice and cozy on the cold nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideally place Rural accommodation

Located in a rural setting, with a perfect well fenced paddock for a canine friend to wander. Close enough to Marlborough for a short walk to provide access to the shops. The pizza oven is a highlight. We aim to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Murray M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Cozy and very enjoyable, Tv could have a few movie channels like Netflix
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing stay

Very cosy place to stay and excellent for our dogs. We enjoyed the pizza oven. The cottage was warm and cosy - perfect for a few nights away to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quaint, great location.

Wonderful location, peaceful and had everything we needed (except for coffee - needs restocking if this is usually provided?). Great for families and for dogs. Location was walkable to the village but far enough out it felt rural. Would stay again. Sidenote that bookabach makes it quite difficult to contact the host - no matter what I tried I couldn't find out how to do this after we arrived. So, to the host, we loved it! Also there was a black dog roaming around causing some problems... it was not ours! May have belonged to another rental down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

shortest weekend stay

The property was as advertised and an excellent option for a weekend stay with a dog. The pizza oven was great, as was the fenced in property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We very much enjoyed our stay. The pizza oven was a hit very peaceful surronds. The house could do with some TLC lots of cobwebs and spiders. Overall a good option for a stay in Martinborough.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House quaint, French influence. Everything that was needed

Outside area which was big draw card for staying with pizza oven etc was shabby, overgrown with weeds, cobwebs and plants gone wild. For summer visitors needs some attention
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great country cottage

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jojo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous country getaway!

5 of us stayed very comfortably at this house nestled in the olive grove. Loved the outdoor bath, pizza oven, and overall country feel. Great comms with the host - thanks again for reuniting me with my shoes, Trish!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Very comfortable cottage in a pretty setting. The wood burner was great as chilly evenings. Comfy beds. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay!

Would absolutely stay again - recommend to all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Darryl M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Lovely holiday, dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrick H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Hot water was a little bit flaky. Cleanliness not quite there on arrival, but otherwise fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The property is a quiet tranquil setting. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very relaxing and making pizzas in the pizza oven was a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tersia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at Martinborough

It was enjoyable. The outdoor area needs some attention. The tables and chairs are not that tidy and clean outside. Otherwise we had a good breakaway. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place with lovely surroundings

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

close to town

Property close to town clean and tidy. Well-equipped except for no toilet paper supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catch up with friends

House was very comfortable and all we expected from listing. Was originally 4 of us but added one more late close to our weekend, this change was easy to do. Would use house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Trish Stonestreet

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What makes this property unique

Three decks for all day sun; outdoor pizza oven; two acres of olive trees

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests