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1876 Heritage homestead

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Whangaimoana
Spring Time
Lounge
Palliser Bay
A good night's sleep

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 292.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Whangaimoana, Whangaimoana
  • Palliser Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪90 min drive‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪92 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

1876 Heritage homestead

Whangaimoana ( Hospitality by the Sea) is a landmark historic home. Built 1876 of native timber in Italianate style. Situated very near the beautiful Palliser Bay coastline which offers so much to the visitor.
The main points of interest include the Cape Palliser lighthouse. the largest seal colony on mainland New Zealand, the largest collection of bulldozers at the Ngawi fishing village and the land formation known as the Pinnacles where a lot of the Lord of the Rings was filmed. Activities can include diving, fishing, walking and cycling.
Only 5 minutes to the well known Lake Ferry hotel or 30 minutes to the wine village, Martinborough, with its world renowned wines and award winning restaurants.The comfort of the house invites you in the winter to curl up in front of the fire with a good book or on a summers evening stroll the park like grounds and listen to the native birds delivering their evening chorus. A full cooked breakfast is provided and you will be offered a home baked afternoon tea on your arrival.
Also available is a little cottage for two with open fire and a full kitchen
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
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NO DOGS
NO WIFI

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

Property manager

Alastair

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whangaimoana

Located in Whangaimoana, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Palliser Estate and Martinborough Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palliser Bay and Rimutaka Forest Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Whangaimoana, Whangaimoana

What's nearby

  • Palliser Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 90 min drive - 107.2 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 91 min drive - 108.5 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 92 min drive - 109.5 km
  • Te Papa - 92 min drive - 109.3 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Ferry Hotel - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1876 Heritage homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1876 Heritage homestead?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1876 Heritage homestead?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1876 Heritage homestead located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Palliser Bay and within 25 miles (40 km) of Cape Palliser Lighthouse and Cambridge Road. Palliser Estate and Muirlea Rise are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hidden gem
We never knew this place existed but we will definitely be back. If you are looking a place to get away from it all and relax, then this is the place to be. Warm, spacious, beautiful, lovely grounds and in winter the huge fireplace. You can explore the Wairarapa coast or just relax in front of the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A thoroughly enjoyable weekend
We had a pleasant stay in this historic home in the South Wairarapa. Jacqui was a great host and Alastair attended to our booking needs promptly. Happy to recommend this bed and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely place, if a little surprising
A delightful stay, with gracious hosts. However, the property was not clearly or accurately described - be aware that this is the attached guest wing of the host’s residence. Lovely gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer getaway @ whangaimoana
We had a lovely relaxing stay here. Beautiful historic house, very comfy bed and Jacqui was the friendly lovely host. Only thing we missed was any wifi and bad internet connectivity was hard to connect with family & friends. If there was wifi I’ve give it 5/5.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful mini-break
Stayed her for two nights mid-week as a mini-break from Wellington for our wedding anniversary. It was fantastic. Jacqui had the fire lit for us when we arrived and lit it early both mornings, which was great as it was a bit colder than we expected for mid-December. Jacqui also told us about the history of the house and showed us old photos, which we really enjoyed. And her ginger loaf was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like Downtown Abbey
Greeted by Jacqui with fresh coffee and ginger cake. The fire was roaring and there were fresh flowers in each of the rooms we had. Huge bedroom, large bathroom with claw foot bath and lovely lounge with heaps of reading material and views across the farm to the mountains. Cooked breakfast each morning was delicious. Situated on the way to Cape Palliser with the lighthouse, seals and seafood. Will come again as exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic comfort
We had a wonderful time basing from this amazing home on our tour of the Wairarapa. Our hosts made us feel at home and spoiled us with their hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, good value get away
We enjoyed the house and hospitality! Fire in lounge always lit for us. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Nice and relaxing. Looked after very well. Shame about the weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
We absolutely loved our time with Jacqui and Alistair. Jacqui went above and beyond to make our stay at their beautiful home special and memorable (the breakfasts are amazing). We have already recommended the accommodation to family and friends. I would highly recommend anyone wanting accommodation in the area to book with Jacqui and Alistair. We are planning on returning and bringing along family as there are two quite separate accommodation options on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility and History
Wonderful hosts, lovely breakfasts in a very relaxed setting. Thoroughly enjoyed talking with Jacqui about history of the property and the surrounding district. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sujatha k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful majestic house. Warm host . Perfect stay
It was amazing to stay at the gorgeous Italian villa. Jacqui is so attentive, warm and caring. I highly recommend staying here.. and the bonus is you can also interact with cute pets !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet away from busy life.
Jacqui was a great host. Fire going on a very cold and wet day with afternoon tea. Great place for exploring another bit of country.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Lovely cozy place and welcoming helpful hosts who went out of their way to make sure we had a comfortable stay. Great breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
It was a relaxing and wonderful experience. Hosts provided wonderful hospitality, local historical stories and yummy breakfast. The open fire providing warmth on the clear winter days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
The open fire roaring when I arrived was the perfect start to a winter stay. The rooms are delightful and the hostess lovely. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy comfort!
Beautiful heritage property! The comfort and hospitality were superb! Excellent value too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and wonderful hosts
Great hospitality and location, and lovely comfortable home. Spending time meeting the donkeys, horse, pigs and chooks was a real bonus. Whangaimoana has a wonderful history, which we enjoyed hearing and reading about. Jacqui and Alistair were great hosts. We particularly loved the open fire in the sitting room and Jacqui's home cooked breakfast. This is a lovely place, and we would have no hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing accommodation
After reading so many amazing reviews of this place we were really looking forward to the stay, and we were not disappointed. The place was amazing and Jacqui was so lovely and friendly. Felt very spoilt coming back to the fire lit at night and a beautiful breakfast in the morning with again the fire lit. Highly recommend this place and will go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return Visit
It was lovely to be back at this beautiful, historic home. Our hosts were friendly & helpful & find a perfect balance in providing every thing we needed but giving guests their space & privacy. It was great to be welcomed with afternoon tea & cake & the log fire & heaters to warm the other rooms. I met some of the animals this time too. Beautiful setting. Hugely recommended. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and delightful hosts
We were charmed driving in by the open expanse of lawn and elegant house. We were further charmed when Jacqui welcomed us and led us to the fire warmed lounge and served us afternoon tea. The house is both elegant and homey. The grounds are beautiful. Take the walk down in the valley beside the stream and say hello to the friendly animals; chooks, kunekune pigs, horses and a couple of very cute donkeys. We thoroughly enjoyed reading our books beside the fire after hiking up the Pinnacles and are already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely weekend
We had a fab weekend in this beautiful house, charming hosts and plenty to do despite the rain. It was a joy to be able to experience this slice of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real delight
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at Whangaimoana - spacious accommodation in a fascinating historical home. Breakfast was excellent and we appreciated the many extras such as fruit, a range of tea and coffee fixings, flowers. Thank you to our welcoming and gracious hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Highly recommend this incredible home and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iconic homestead
Wonderfully situated and surrounded by lovely gardens. The sitting room is a delight, and the hospitality outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alastair

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What makes this property unique

Half hour to Martinborough

Languages:

English