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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Martinborough, Wellington

Palliser Estate10 min walk
Ata Rangi Vineyard15 min walk
Martinborough Vineyard6 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)83 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Railway Cottage was clean, comfortable, full of charm and in a perfect location. Easy walk in to the town centre, shops ...

Sharon C.

Apr 7, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Railway Cottage - Home away from Home

This lovely cozy retreat is situated in the heart of Martinborough and its surrounding vineyards, cafes, and shops. It's just two minutes walk to the village and an easy walk to some of the best vineyards in the district.

The cottage offers all the charm of yesteryear mixed with modern features and appliances. Railway Cottage's open plan living flows out to a covered deck. The perfect outdoor setting for dining, enjoying the country air or just soaking up the sun with a good book.

If you experience one of those rainy days you can relax in front of the gas fire, entertaining yourself with the selection of DVD's, books and board games available.

There are two mountain bikes available onsite if you are looking for some exercise.

Property manager

Cheryl Shaw

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

This cottage is located in Martinborough. Muirlea Rise and Palliser Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park.

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Martinborough, Wellington

What's nearby

Palliser Estate - 10 min walk
Ata Rangi Vineyard - 15 min walk
Martinborough Golf Club - 4 min drive
Martinborough Vineyard - 6 min drive
Te Kairanga Wines - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Martinborough Brewery - ‬4 min walk
‪In the Neighbourhood Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
‪Cafe Medici - ‬4 min walk
‪Joe Kwong on - ‬9 min walk
‪Circus Restaurant & Cinema - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Cottage - Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home on 28 July 2024 start from AU$304.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Railway Cottage - Home away from Home located?

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

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

7 Apr 2023

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

Charm, comfort and location

Railway Cottage was clean, comfortable, full of charm and in a perfect location. Easy walk in to the town centre, shops and restaurants. The bikes were a great bonus for getting to the wineries. Checkin was seamless and communication with Cheryl was easy and Cheryl responded quickly.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

4 Jan 2023

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

Highly Recommend

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The host was easy to communicate with and the location was only a few minutes walk to local restaurants, bars, cafes etc. We had a great time and would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherie C.

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Railway Cottage

Stay was lovely very relaxing. Walking distance to town which was great. Disappointed in not getting door code on arrival.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

25 Apr 2024

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

A lovely Martinborough retreat

We had a lovely stay at the Railway Cottage! The cottage was very sweet, clean and well equipped. The location is excellent, a few minutes walk away from the center of Martinborough and the host, Cheryl was lovely and very accommodating. Would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

25 Feb 2024

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

Perfect Stay

Was beyond impressed with our stay at Railway Cottage. Home was charming and very well maintained and clean. The beds were comfy and exactly what we needed after a long drive. Wish we had been able to stay longer, next time!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

25 Feb 2024

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

Girls get away

The property was in the best location for us , in the same street as our bike rental, 3 minutes to centre of town so we could just park our car up till it was time to go home. The deck area is where we spent our time at the house and with it having shelter by the trees and a roof on we could stay there in all weathers. We had the best time, our only problem was sandflys we did get bitten a bit.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

18 Feb 2024

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

Wedding

Was a awesome little cottage it was me hubby youngest son wife and sister and hubby we all pretty big but it accommodated us all ,lovely place would highly recommend it

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky D.

10 Jan 2024

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

Railway Cottage

Was central. Clean. Stayed 2 nights for a wedding. Easy to walk to the square

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther B., New Zealand

17 Dec 2023

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

Perfect, charming cottage

We loved our night at the railway cottage. Unbeatable location about 3 minute walk to the square, lovely house with three bedrooms and cozy lounge, nice deck looking out onto a big backyard with fruit trees. No complaints, everything was great :)

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

9 Dec 2023

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

Martinborough escape

Very peaceful

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H., Mosgiel

2 Dec 2023

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

Railway Cottage

Fab location. Super inside and outside living. Lots of great touches such as books and games available and also pantry staples.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tineke V.

12 Nov 2023

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

Perfect cottage stay

Great location, cozy and had everything we needed. Will return !

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

8 Nov 2023

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

Perfectly located

Unfortunately it was a very short stay as we arrived after 8pm. Gorgeous house in a fantastic location.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

3 Sept 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Great location everything was as expected...a great place to stay in Martinborough

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

10 Aug 2023

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Could not rate this stay any more highly. Cheryl was extremely accomodating in some requests we had leading up to our stay, and the house itself is a gorgeous and spacious property. Super close proximity to the Square as well. Stayed in Martinborough a few times, and this by far was the best experience.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B., Zachary, LA

10 Aug 2023

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

Exceptional Property

This was our first rental outside the US. We went to NZ for the Women's FIFA cup and didnt want to stay in Wellington and deal with the masses. This place delivered. The ability to heat the bed before you got in was amazing! The property is well maintained and spacious. Unfortunately, we tripped the breaker shortly after arriving but the owner responded right away to text. Railway cottage is the perfect little get away! Centralized to the downtown square, very easily walkable or a short drive to nearby quaint cities. The mountain pass is a cliff hanger but gives you access to areas that provide rail access.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Wellington, New Zealand

3 Aug 2023

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

Short Get Away

Lovely little cottage ... we really enjoy our stay ...

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

9 July 2023

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

Truly great house

You can’t alway say a holiday home is comfortable but this place is fantastic- warm, clean, amazing location, and comfy beds and living space. After a long day experiencing good food, wine and shopping it was just like coming home. We stayed in winter, and would love to come back in summer to utilise the great outdoor space in the sun. Thank you 😊 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

14 June 2023

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

Fantastic little cottage.

Beautiful cottage. Very clean and tidy, walking distance to Martinbourgh main shops and cafes. Grounds are beautiful and would be a great place to stay in the summer months as well. Great communication with the host, Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

9 June 2023

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

Lovely place

Lovely place to stay with everything you need, lots of DVDs to chose from in the evenings for your personal wine tastings session purchased during the day. Right around the corner is the bike hire place (1min walk) so we used the 2 x bikes in the shed and hired 1 additional for our group - the hosts let us pick the bikes up early which was very nice. Plenty of parking, great communication.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Apr 2023

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

Great location

Just a few mins walk from the square, warm clean and comfortable character villa. Thanks for the great stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

24 Mar 2023

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

Delightful Railway Cottage

Comfortable cosy clean and well appointed we found Railway Cottage perfect for our 5-day stay in Martinborough. Conveniently situated just a quick walk from the pretty town square. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Eila S.

3 Mar 2023

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

Spacious house in excellent location

All three us enjoyed our stay at this property, located within walking distance of Martinborough's centre. It was very comfortable and well equipped. Keypad access was easy. There were a few maintenance issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

26 Feb 2023

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

Lovely Cottage

We loved our short stay here! The cottage is beautiful and in a great location. We loved the outdoor area with the heater as we were there in very rainy weather. It was so lovely to be able to sit outside with a wine / coffee. Cheryl was fantastic and was so helpful when our plans changed at the last minute! We will definitely be back for a longer stay soon :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023