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Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Greytown, South Wairarapa
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cobblestones Village Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Martinborough Vineyard
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views

Unwind and relax in our Lovely Historical cottage 5 min from Greytown , beautiful views over the Wairarapa countyside. Fully private with BBQ and breakfast supply's provided tea, herbal teas, coffee, bread, milk, cereals and preserves . 5min to Greytown with nice restaurants and 8min to Martinborough, famous wine country with great restaurants .
We are just 5min from one of the best brown trout rivers in New Zealand.
Not suitable for children. Tom your host is onsite and available for any needs! Tom’s phone number is 0273460227

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

Property manager

Penny
Premier Host

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Morrisons Bush

Located in Morrisons Bush, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alexia Urban Winery and Palliser Estate. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Greytown, South Wairarapa

What's nearby

  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Palliser Estate - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuckoo Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Haythornthwaite Wines - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aroma India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greytown Takeaways - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Where is Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Alexia Urban Winery, Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum. Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Best holiday in along time

This property is a real back to basics. We've been to lovely hotels and B&Bs but this stay gave us the true rest we were looking for. We were met by Tom, who is a true gentleman, he showed us around and had baked fresh bread for us with butter, milk and breakfast waiting. No oven or cooktop but the bbq was adequate. Chooks visited each day and the paddocks, with the cows in, were only metres from the French doors. Not for everyone but it rejuvenated our souls. We are going back to stay again. adequate
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Z.

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

A great place to relax

This is a fantastic bolt hole where you can get away and relax, it's cosy and private. Being close to Greytown it is a good base for exploring the Wairarapa.Cooking is simple, on a BBQ, we loved it.Tom was always available if we needed him, otherwise we were left alone to enjoy the space.See you next year Tom.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jay H.

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

Cottage in the Country

The cottage is cozy, If you are looking for 4 star this is not for you. If you want clean, comfortable bed. with a view of a few cows and chickens ( no rooster calls). This is the place. Tom was very helpful even gave us home made bread, you dont get that in a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

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

Relaxing

Lovely setting, quiet peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren/karen m.

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

Quint essential cozy

Lovely quite property wuth wondeful hosts. A little off the beaten track but thats make it an 1880's charm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Justin B.

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

Well located Cottage

Great location and quaint Cottage-great fire
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

S&J H.

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

Country retreat

Pretty setting. Cosy with fire. Handy to Wairarapa towns.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Great little getaway

Was a great getaway weekend with the perfect and very helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa A.

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

Xmas

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Tania F.

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

Beautiful Wee Cottage

We loved our getaway weekend at Drovers Cottage, a beautiful wee cottage with a gorgeous view out over the countryside. Far enough out of town to be away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to only be a short drive to the town centre. Tom was just lovely, so welcoming and friendly, and the fresh bread and spreads were a lovely touch. We were very impressed with the rooster who waited until after 6am to sound his alarm clock :) We will definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

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

Excellent wee find!

An excellent place to stay. Cannot fault it at all. Will definitely be rebooking next time we are down that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolie C.

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

Lovely little cottage

The cottage was lovely, it was spotless and had everything you could possibly need or think of. Having breakfast included was an added bonus. Tom was lovely and welcoming. Will definately be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

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

Great stay in a beautiful location

Tom was so welcoming, he even let us hold one of his chickens! The house is beautiful and lived all the small touches like breakfast foods, butter and milk. We loved hanging out by the pool and chatting with Tom. Highly recommend this place for a weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ricco P.

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

Mr walters

The gas Bbq needs fixing! Dangerous. It could do with a small hot plate. We went for xmas dinner and couldn't cook!we had sandwiches. Over all 8 00out 10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W., Auckland

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

Rural outlook and short drive to town

Very relaxing spot to stay as a base for exploring round the Wairarapa - look forward to staying there again some time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joerg L.

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

Very good stay

Nice place to visit little towns in the near
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Spacious cottage

Plenty of room and comfortable accommodation. Nice breakfast and personal touches. Friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Warm and comfortable relaxing place to stay

Fantastic place to stay. Thanks Tom for lighting the fire for us and making it toasty and warm to settle into. Lovely place to stay, comfortable bed and seating, great shower pressure, lovely outlook and private setting. Delightful to have breakfast out in the sun looking across the fields and watching the bird life. Nice and close for Wairarapa mini adventures and dinners. Thanks for a great place to relax and get away into the countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Relaxing

What a delightful cottage in a peaceful setting. It was so cosy and welcoming with the fire roaring when we arrived. So quiet and dark at night, which is a must for me. Tom is the perfect host. I'll be back to learn more about the history of the old hotel. Thank you for the breakfast goodies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

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

Delightful weekend

The property was very homely and had everything we needed. The owners were very generous and had supplied us with breakfast food. We enjoyed the country location being "townies" and the addition of the log fire. The only small downside was the TV reception being intermittent. We have notified the owners. Alison Kinvg
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn G.

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

Perfect central spot for our South Wairarapa exploring.

As advertised. Wonderful supply of dry kindling and firewood for the wood burner. Very cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Drovers cottage

Thanks very much to Tom and Penny. The cottage was exactly what we need. Warm ,quiet clean and well located. 👌 we will be coming back sometime. The only thing was book a batch made the booking unnecessary difficult with codes and passwords that didn't work. Thanks to Penny for putting that right ✅️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley K.

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

Quiet country retreat.

Very comfortable. Had very good sleeps. Enjoyed the lovely ambience of the log-burner. The t.v. reception was intermittent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Country sanctuary

Spent two nights as Tom’s guests in the Drovers cottage. Tom gave us a brief history of the place as we checked in. We had everything we needed and enjoyed waking up to bird calls and sheep in the pasture.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Long Weekend

My stay was perfect. Tom was a friendly kind host. Comfortable quiet accommodation Wonderful area to visit. Warm fine weather
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Penny

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Why they chose this property

Because it is private and peaceful you will be left alone during your stay but we are available at any time during your stay if a problem should arise

What makes this property unique

Great shopping - grape growing and restaurants plus outdoor activities such as trail bike riding there is a lot to see and do in the beautiful wairarapai

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests