Dara Vineyard Cottage Martinborough

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Martinborough, Martinborough

Martinborough Vineyard
‪14 min walk‬
Ata Rangi Vineyard
‪17 min walk‬
Palliser Estate
‪6 min drive‬
Masterton (MRO-Hood)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Dara Cottage is a self-contained, fully equipped vineyard holiday home in the Martinborough, New Zealand.

Property manager

Kim_at_Dara

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Martinborough

Located in Martinborough, this holiday home is in a rural area. Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park.

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Martinborough, Martinborough

What's nearby

Martinborough Vineyard - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Martinborough Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Te Kairanga Wines - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Ata Rangi Vineyard - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Palliser Estate - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪In the Neighbourhood Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
‪Haythornthwaite Wines - ‬4 min drive
‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬10 min walk
‪Joe Kwong on - ‬5 min drive
‪Coney Wines - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dara Vineyard Cottage Martinborough pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dara Vineyard Cottage Martinborough?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dara Vineyard Cottage Martinborough?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dara Vineyard Cottage Martinborough located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Luna Estate Winery and Poppies Martinborough Winery. Martinborough Vineyard and Martinborough Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

9 February 2025

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

Beautiful vineyard cottage

Dara Cottage is a quiet, beautifully restored and superbly equipped cottage ideal for a family. It’s far enough from the road for children but just a short walk to the nearest restaurant. Everything was too notch and we felt very welcomed with farm eggs and home made jam. Kim even offered us a tour of the vineyard. We had a fabulous time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

3 February 2025

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

Superb cottage amongst the vines

We had an incredible 3 night stay at Dara cottage. Beautifully clean, everything you need and lovely touches for example home made plum jam, fresh eggs, muesli, toast and an abundance of fruit. Dara cottage is perfectly situated to explore the area,

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

3 March 2024

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

A wonderful weekend!

A wonderful get away, Dara cottage had everything we wanted and more! Great location, greatset up and a lovely host, highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

2 February 2024

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

Incredible house and location

I seriously can’t get over how perfect this place was. The photos really don’t do it justice. One of the bedrooms is seperate to the main house, so it’s great if you want a bit of privacy away from others. The wooden panelling inside is stunning and there’s a reading nook in the roof with window! Lots of trees with shade, and the stars are almost magical, especially if you’re a city person like me. The area is quiet and peaceful and so lovely. Owner’s right next door but they do their own thing and will help out with any questions if you have them. Couldn’t ask for better. I would love to go back one day! I recommend this place to everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 January 2024

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

Cute country cottage

A wonderful relaxing weekend away in this well appointed and tasteful cottage. The views and garden make this a real retreat. Close to the many attractions that Martinborough has to offer. Kim, the host, made sure that our stay was everything we had hoped for. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

7 January 2024

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

Can't beat this place!

Our 2nd time at Dara Cottage, and it was just as special as the first time! The hosts do such a good job at making it a memorable stay. The cottage is super clean and tidy, and well set up for all ages. We will definitely come back again, and again, and again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Wellington ,New Zealand

5 October 2023

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Best-equipped bach ever!

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

24 July 2023

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time to relax.

Lovely place to stay. The owners made it easy and were so nice to deal with. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

7 June 2023

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

Fantastic weekend

Dara cottage was warm comfortable had everything we needed. A great location. Kim was great to deal with very helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you for a wonderful weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DECXH84SC J.

9 April 2023

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

Peaceful retreat

A private and peaceful location, when we visited at Easter. One of the cleanest, best presented and equiped stays we have had. The main cottage is well laid out and the separate bedroom worked well for our family. Windfall feijoa's a real treat.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Etainia D.

12 March 2023

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So amazing

An amazing place in a beautiful settings. We loved it so much and special thank you for letting us have a few friends over for a birthday party. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDI T.

15 January 2023

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Fantastic

Lovely, clean property and extremely well equipped. Gorgeous setting, easy to find. Owner even supplied us with fresh eggs, bacon, bread, milk and ice on arrival. Welcomed us personally with recommendations for dining and excursions. As a bonus his lovely pet dog Moko visited us every night.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo V.

24 October 2022

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Perfect for a getaway. Perfect location

5 star

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

26 September 2022

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Country Bliss

A great four days away relaxing with family. Friendly and helpful hosts. Cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shonagh M.

22 June 2022

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Birthday day getaway

We both very much enjoyed our two night stay at Dara Cottage with all the extras provided. The breakfast provisions were excellent. The fire warmed the cottage which was so enjoyed and the fire and kindling wood were well supplied. The beds were very comfortable with beautiful linen. Met the friendly rooster and his henny penny girls . Would highly recommend this beautiful little cottage to enjoy the surroundings, views of the hills and just totally relax. Am most certainly going to go back again very soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerome C.

31 May 2022

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

cute little cottage in the vines

We had a very pleasant stay. The layout is perfect for a holiday house, ideally located close to the main vineyards. The sky at night is amazing and mornings in the fog and among birds give you a very peaceful feeling. We definitely loved and recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy O.

30 April 2022

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Beautiful location

Very comfortable and convenient

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

13 March 2022

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The most amazing mini holiday!

Right from the moment we drove into the driveway we knew it was going to be a special few days in Martinborough. The owners had thought of everything and provided fresh eggs, milk bread, and even plums straight out of the orchard. The garden in the back was perfect for our toddler to run around. The cottage was a perfect 5 minute bike ride to the town centre. We will be back for sure!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

asedf d.

13 February 2022

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Cosy cottage with all you could wish for

We stayed the weekend and totally enjoyed the cottage as the weather wasn't so nice. Plenty to keep us amused. Nice brekkie too. Many thanks. Would happily return.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

16 January 2022

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

A relaxing holiday

We enjoyed our stay at Dara Cottage which is in a nice setting and a short drive or walk from Martinborough. The cottage was clean and comfortable and suited our needs well. The hosts were great to deal with and very welcoming.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorena C.

3 January 2022

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Fabulous holiday! We enjoyed everything. The little extra touches were amazing! Thanks for having us

Easy process, beautiful accommodation and the setting is just perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

25 November 2021

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Peaceful Getaway

A wonderful property in a quiet part of Martinborough. Very clean, well appointed, and with great views across the vineyards to the hills beyond.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

16 October 2021

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Beautiful place to chill out

Wonderful property and friendly hosts So many lovely touches to make your stay comfortable And the visiting rooster and hens made us smile as the queued at the door for breakfast every morning! Five stars from us!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louisa J.

14 August 2021

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

Gorgeous cottage in beautiful setting

We had a wonderful time in gorgeous Dara cottage. It was warm, very clean, and well set up with everything we needed. The wood fire was perfect for warming the whole cottage and the owners made sure we had plenty of wood and kindling. The cottage has beautiful views of the vineyard and surrounds, and we were visited by chickens and a rooster. Highly recommend the cottage for a lovely relaxing stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darrell V.

11 July 2021

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

Amazing Property

My wife and I have had a pretty full on few weeks and needed some time away to recharge. Dara cottage is simply stunning! Amazing location and a fantastic property. We highly recommend to any individual, couple, family or group looking for a tidy cottage in the middle of a vinyard close to all of the great things Martinborough has to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Kim_at_Dara

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English, French

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

About this property