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Character cottage stone's throw from The Square

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Ambrosia Cottage from front garden
Deck area
Sitting area in garden
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Martinborough, Martinborough
  • Palliser Estate
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Martinborough Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Character cottage stone's throw from The Square

Early 1900s character cottage set in private garden, only a stone's throw from The Square. Fully refurbished, open plan with woodburner and polished floors. Both bedrooms, one Queen and one double, open onto the deck, which wraps around three sides of the house. A sun-drenched area with outside seating is a great spot for breakfast or a barbeque. Claw foot bath for relaxing or shower if you prefer. Supplies for continental breakfast provided.
Special conditions:
Minimum 2 nights' stay all year except, minimum 3 nights' public holiday weekends, 4 nights Easter weekend and Christmas / New Year.
Toast Martinborough - minimum 3 nights $350 per night for 4 guests.
Please note weekend rates apply Friday and Saturday nights, as well as Sunday nights of holiday weekends

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

Property manager

MarcP698

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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

About the area

Martinborough

Martinborough is home to this cottage. Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Martinborough, Martinborough

What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Te Kairanga Wines - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In the Neighbourhood Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Haythornthwaite Wines - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joe Kwong on - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coney Wines - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character cottage stone's throw from The Square pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character cottage stone's throw from The Square?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character cottage stone's throw from The Square?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Character cottage stone's throw from The Square located?

Situated in Martinborough, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Muirlea Rise and Cambridge Road. Schubert Wines and Palliser Estate are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

ELMA P.

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

Winery

Cottage had not been serviced by the time of our check-in at 2pm. The cleaner arrived soon after the owner was contacted. The issue for our group of 70+ year olds was the first step of the entry steps. Too high off the ground to go up and down. One of us misjudged it, landing heavily & strained his ankle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic. Great accommodation, fantastic location and excellent communication. This would definitely be my go it when staying in Martinborough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really good location, lovely warm fire. Within walking distance to local restaurant and grocery store etc. Well set up and priced perfectly. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming character cottage, great location in Martinborough within walking distance of everything. Great communication from hosts and nice extra touches like breakfast goods and a cosy wood burner. A perfect break away would visit again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Neat place to stay. Very short walk to the square. Attention to detail was spot on. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Ambrosia Cottage was excellent - conveniently sited within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Peaceful garden setting with generous supplies of quality tea & coffee, and breakfast goodies. Scrupulously clean the cottage decor was comfortable with nice touches acknowledging the history of the area. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Excellent . I would return easy walk to town and closrvto eimeries
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, the house is super comfortable with lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cottage, excellent place for a comfortable and unique family holiday. We appreciated all the extra touches, including breakfast, coffee/tea and milk provided. We will definitely recommend and also come back another time :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Martinborough Stay

We had a great time. The house was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Charming Cottage

Fabulous cottage, so homely. Clearly loved and well maintained. The extra breakfast items were a real bonus. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this great wine area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jude R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Cottage was a lovely little place though mirrors bed head could do with a clean, dead cochroachers and flys not a good look, drive way and garden over grown not good for classic cars. Tree leading to house needs cutting back .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LODEWIJK H.

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

Great place

Very roomy, comfortable, well appointed place very handy to township
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinny H.

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

Martinborough weekend

We had a wonderful weekend. The cottage was beautiful and the provisions left for breakfast were very thoughtful. We had a very comfortable and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Paekakariki

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

Very relaxing stay

Character cottage in an extremely convenient location, yet still nice and quiet. Pretty garden areas to sit and relax and a well-stocked kitchen. Very friendly host who met us on arrival. Would definitely stay at Ambrosia Cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabel Z.

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

Two nights in Ambrosia Cottage

We loved the cottage which is beautifully set up and very comfortable. It has a lovely garden and is a very short walk to the centre. Marc was really helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Amazing stay in Martinborough.

We had a very nice stay in a beautiful cottage. It had comfortable beds, a great supply of breakfast needs, walked into the square of Martinborough easily, quiet location. The second time in staying here and would love to stay again. Very quick response to checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

Cosy retreat

Very clean and nicely decorated cottage with all amenities. We were warm and the beds are very comfortable. For two friends from different towns who wanted to catch up and relax for a weekend it was perfect. Very close to the local shops. (And we can certainly reoommemd Ahoy for fish n chip!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny d.

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

Weekender trip

Excellent location to the town square, warm & comfortable, would certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Short Martinborough break whilst visiting family from the UK

The property was clean,well equipped and very convenient for cafe,shops and restaurants on the square.Walkable to some of the winery's in the area for lunch and wine tastings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian B.

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

Ambrosia Cottage

Close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moana J.

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

Lovely cottage

Such a nice time staying here. Beautiful spaces inside and out. Especially loved the bath
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nick J.

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

Great location to sample the wines of the vineyards

Property was great for a weekend stay. So close to the square and vineyards a short distance away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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Hosted by MarcP698

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