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Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Greytown, Greytown
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cobblestones Village Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Alexia Urban Winery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the area

Greytown

Located in Greytown, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Alexia Urban Winery and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Messines Memorial Layby.

What's nearby

  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palliser Estate - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 20 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuckoo Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mirabelle Catering & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aroma India - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greytown Takeaways - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown

Borders Retreat is a delightful character cottage, situated on a quiet street, tucked away amongst trees with a private driveway for parking.

There are three bedrooms to choose from, the sumptuous mezzanine bedroom, the sunny garden bedroom with french doors out to the garden or the twin bedroom with two single beds. The downstairs bedrooms can be closed off from the rest of the house, leaving the mezzanine bedroom perfectly cosy in the winter with the logburner going.

The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining area and is just a five minute stroll from the gorgeous cafes, restaurants and designer clothes shops in the town and just around the corner from the supermarket. We are also just a ten minute walk from the new rail trail, which is a lovely walk/biking track for families. We are just a few minutes drive or 15 minute walk from the swimming pool and family play park and a five minute drive from the river.

Other facilities include:

Laundry, BBQ, outside dining area, bathroom with shower.

Borders Retreat is very cosy in winter with all firewood supplied.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.


Extras: Cleaning (fee); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sandra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Property is also known as

Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown Greytown

Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

My friend and I had a very relaxing stay at the Boarders Retreat, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Lovely, lovely place. Very well appointed and great location. Everything about the booking was easy. My Canadian friends were very happy and impressed with the house and the entire area. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So comfortable and well set up. We enjoyed the extra welcoming touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay

The cottage offers a very welcoming, relaxing environment. It is well-equipped with lots of nice details supplied by the host. We particularly enjoyed the lemon cake waiting for us on arrival. The wood burner made it cosy on a cool spring day. The cottage is walking distance to the delightful shops and cafes of Greytown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Weekend Getaway

Sandra’s place was perfect for a weekend getaway. We had everything we needed and the place was spotless. Lovely addition having milk, eggs, bread and a homemade lemon loaf provided. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from Home

I might have walked into my own home... beautifully clean and well received goodies in the kitchen. Only comment can think of to have improved would be to have the dining table a little nearer the kitchen. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Have stayed here several times now and had another excellent stay. Will keep coming back and recomend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wairarapa get-away

Perfect for a quiet weekend out of the city. Everything you need to stay in, and perfectly located to go out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil, delightful retreat

With the fire lit when we arrived & wonderful attention to detail with generous treats we had a wonderful stay & would highly recommend. Super clean, tidy & well appointed it was a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

The place was amazing, cozy and relaxing, we all loved it and we will be back! Ps that lemon cake..😋
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get-away

Lovely home, clean, beautiful decor, welcoming feel....perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Borders cottage

A lovely cottage with all the home comforts and a sunny deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic venue

Very well presented.Lovely treats and walking distance to town a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Special Place

This beautiful cottage is always a delight to return to, I personally have stayed 5 times now and we will be back. The friends we were with this time absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Borders Retreat

We've stayed here a couple of times now and its great. Host is a delight. All the little touches; chocolates, the fresh cake, fresh eggs and in winter dry firewood! Only place we will stay when visiting Greytown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm and cosy

Great location. Lovely warm and sweet cottage. Loved all the personal touches thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay thanks

Loved our stay absolutely beautiful thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful perfect situation

Our family really enjoyed and appreciated the peace & quiet we could have at boarders retreat in Greytown. Close to shops, eating places, family and activities. Everything is there to cook with, sleeping in comfortable beds, country decor with outdoor furniture to enjoy the lovey weather Greytown has to offer. We highly recommend to others looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet near to shopping, cafes, restaurants and activities in the Waiarapa. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage

Lovely spacious cottage with everything we needed. Thanks Sandra for all the wonderful little touches! We loved the fresh flowers, ample breakfast provisions, and amazing lemon loaf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Lovely property, ideal for a short getaway from Wellington with family. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year at Borders Retreat

This was our third time staying at this property and it was as wonderful as ever. Beautiful house, lovely homely touches including gorgeous fresh flowers in all the rooms. Perfect spot to unwind and see in the new year
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful experience

From the moment I booked this beautiful barn the communication was outstanding. The house far exceeded our expectations and the hospitality was second to none. Thank you Sandra for making us feel so welcome. The house was so quaint, clean and well appointed. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is after a special stay in Greytown. Walking distance to town but so private!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debby A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hospitality plus

Lovely clean hospitable house with lovely treats which were just fabulous. Fire cranked up so cosy n warming. Loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandra and Jim were wonderful hosts and everything was perfect. Will definitely be back!

Clean, comfortable with lots of special touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022