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Provence Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, desk, Internet, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 495 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Taratahi, Wellington
  • Vintage Aviation Museum
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Old Stick & Rudder Company
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Queen Elizabeth Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪113 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Provence Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power


This iconic Provence style Cottage (built by a French theatre set designer) is a much admired eco-friendly and sustainable 2b/r stone cottage built of local stone and native timber with outstanding views of valley, river and mountains. Near to Carterton, Greytown and Masterton to access vineyard and restaurant treats..

In the very private and picturesque setting, drink pure artesian spring water while listening to abundant birds on your sunny veranda. The 225 acre unspoilt property has its own clean solar/hydro power generation system and the water comes from an artesian spring - tested to exceed treated domestic water. This is a heritage 'Dark Sky' site for stargazing.

Go for a bush walk on the property or in the National Park just across the river, explore Mt Holdsworth, go biking, play golf - or sit around the cosy fire and play games, or visit the popular 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 represents the Wairarapa 'good life'. Come and Enjoy our environment and escape pressures for a while!

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.
At this cottage, you'll find features like a water park and a hot tub. The cottage offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include a living plant wall
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Vintage Aviation Museum and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Old Stick & Rudder Company
This cottage offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. The family-friendly cottage also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a living plant wall.

This West Taratahi cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed anywhere on this property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,023 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: We have a strict no dog policy.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Celebrations only for registered guests

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on this property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 7817801