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Aotea Cottage

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Cottage
Kitchen
Lounge
Bathroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
AU$98
avg per night

Explore the area

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Martinborough, Martinborough
  • Martinborough Vineyard
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Palliser Estate
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master suite

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Singles room

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Child Beds
Price is AU$98 avg per night,

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About the area

Hinakura

Hinakura is home to this farm stay. Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Te Kairanga Wines and Martinborough Vineyard. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Te Kairanga Wines - 50 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 51 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 54 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 55 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Palliser Estate - 57 min drive - 27.9 km

About this property

Aotea Cottage

This rustic little 1800's cottage is set on an 1800 acre sheep and beef station in the Hinakura Valley, 25 minutes drive from Martinborough.

With no cell phone reception and limited wifi, it is the perfect place to enjoy quality time with each other. Linen and towels are provided so all you need to bring is your food.

There is an unmarked lawn tennis court, great sandpit for the kids and outdoor games. Guests are welcome to enjoy a walk on the farm, where there are animals to feed especially around springtime. The river is nice and close complete with a lovely swimming hole and the rugged coast line is only a 20 min drive down the road. There are also horse treks 40 mins away. If the weather isn't great there are board games available and sky tv to watch.

There is also seasonal fruit available, and our water is sourced from a natural spring.

We also offer guided hunts for both wild pigs and deer. Please enquire for more details.

We also have Aotea Homestead which sleeps 11. Please see our other listing.

Property manager

Dena

Languages

English

Amenities

Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Upon approval of owner, a deposit maybe required.
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Upon approval of owner, a deposit maybe required.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aotea Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aotea Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aotea Cottage located?

Situated in Hinakura, this farm stay is within 20 miles (32 km) of Te Kairanga Wines, Martinborough Vineyard and Luna Estate Winery. Poppies Martinborough Winery and Martinborough Golf Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Rustic 1800's cottage set on a sheep and beef farm Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Aotea cottage
Lovely old cottage. Loved the stay . Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carmen D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect for peace and quiet
The cottage is cute and beautifully peaceful, but could do with a really good clean (including verandah area). Bedding was clean and towels were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place felt like we were at home
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Warm and Peaceful
This little place is perfect for a get away in nature. The fire place warms the house so well, and the company of sheep brings joy. Amazing wild beach about 30min away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable wee cottage
Was so great to have extra accommodation for our fairly large family group occupying the guest wing of the main house. Quiet and comfortable with a nice outlook over the farm paddocks :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic Country Getaway
Quaint little cottage with all you need to be really away from it all. Cosy with a fire. We went to watch the lambs frolic and it was perfect. Only point to note is that the road from Martinborough is closed due to a slip so you have to add another hour at least to the journey to come through a station on a bit of a tricky gravel track.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and quaint
Lovely stay and hosts. Loved the historic cottage with the fire keeping us warm and cozy. It was nice having a break from the internet and spending some family time together. Love Pip the dog 🐕
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet rural solitude .
We enjoyed the peace and quiet...gathered pine cones for the superb fire place for the evening...and ambled through the paddocks/along the riverside during the day. Good place to have a quiet read and be away from the internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Laurence T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful place to stay.
Very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My type of place.
My type of place.....quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy
Rustic, minimalist, simple. It's what we were looking for, and it's what it was. Aside from not having a teapot for which my wife will never forgive, it was great. Our daughter had a field day in the sand pit and play house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maree R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rural retreat
This property is just as pictured. We went in September to see the lambs and got full lamb experience - we even got to feed the pet lambs. The cottage is simple, clean and comfortable. Had the fire going in the evening and it was cozy. The front veranda is perfect for rural viewing and relaxing. One further location tip is to drive past the homestead and the cottage is just past the gate at the end of the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing country stay
Great place to spend a few relaxing days in the country. Nice tidy farm cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kieran G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
This is a getaway hideout.. come for peace and quiet and take a drive down to the Pahaoa River mouth, east coast at its wild best. Cheeky little fantail to boot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Review
Good place, basic and perfectly adequate. Difficult to find if you don't get instructions - we didn't, though apparently this was unusual
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Piri M.

Not an enjoyable stay
Not a lot to say!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaye B.

Peaceful & rejuvenating.
Lovely and laid back property. Very peaceful and quiet. The beds were very comfortable, cosy & warm. There was everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

Rural Idyll
The Bees, the stars, the sheep, the river, the wild beach, the quiet, the bird song. The comfy bed, the relaxed rustic that reminded me of the real Bach of my childhood. What a great, totally relaxing weekend. I'm already looking forward to repeat visits. Thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

John C.

It’s rustic
It’s rustic. That needs to be ok. We absolutely love it. It’s tidy and functional - a real get-away from it all. We’re return offenders and will always go back.
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6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

great place to stay.
great place to stay. Very relaxing and quiet. Cosy and warm with the fire on. Everything we needed.
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4/10 Poor

Stuart K.

Nice and warm with the log fire
Nice and warm with the log fire
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

I love staying in this simple cottage.
I love staying in this simple cottage. It's situated in the heart of beautiful countryside - a lovely, scenic drive from Martinborough. Very hospitable owners who are close by if you need them. Loved my walks across the farm and visiting Martinborough each day for an outing. No coverage - fantastic! I read two and a half books instead and slept heaps. Aotea Cottage is good value and I intend to visit again soon.
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8/10 Good

Sian M.

Great little rustic bach.
Great little rustic bach. We loved being away from it all, with no reception or internet. Loved the slightly wonky floors, and the feeling of living in a little slice of history. Comfy beds and cosy lounge area. A few little changes would be nice - some more relaxed outdoor seating for out the front, a lamp in the second bedroom. We had a great weekend away. Thanks very much!
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8/10 Good

Marie F.

This rustic cottage was so peaceful and relaxing.
This rustic cottage was so peaceful and relaxing. If you want to escape the frantic pace of modern life, Aotea Cottage is the place to go!