Waihora Homestead, Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please.
About this house rental
Located in Wellington Region, this attractive house for $357 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Waihora Homestead dates from 1918 and is 15 minutes south of Martinborough. Surrounded by an established rose filled garden and tennis court. Five generous bedrooms, large farm house kitchen and reception areas, wrap around veranda and BBQ area. Waihora has the space, rustic charm, privacy and country comfort to offer just what you and your group need. We have chickens and friendly sheep on th e property and are near working farms with stock and because of this we don't allow dogs, sorry. Dean and I are sometimes on site at the back of the property but we are discrete and you will only see us if you need assistance.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Wellington Region
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(42 Reviews)
3.0
We loved this beautiful old homestead but were disappointed to learn 2 days before our arrival that the spa pool (one of the main reasons we booked) had been out of commission since November 2022. The spa pool was still being advertised on the website after we arrived. We were also asked not to run the heat pump over night - the house very cold in the early morning as there was a cold snap during our stay.
5.0
A beautiful old homestead full of character, sympathetically restored. Very warm and comfortable. Peaceful location Generous Hosts.
Will definitely stay again.
5.0
Lovely large house with a farmhouse kitchen at the heart of it. We were able to get some lovely pre-wedding photos with a great backdrop.
5.0
Philippa was a perfect host. She shared her family home full of history and her garden full of fresh produce. The rooms had elegant proportions, decor, and space. We liked that all 9 of us could sit around a table to eat. The only bit that made us sweat was the location being advertised as Pirionoa and not receiving the precise address until a couple of days before. We planned to bike 10km for a meal at the local pub but were late because the journey was 17km. Maybe you could tweak the location on the property description. Thanks for the stay we loved it.
5.0
Made most welcome on arrival. Home beautiful old world charm with vases of flowers to greet us. An absolute beautiful garden with the fragrance of flowers drifting through the doors of the bedrooms. A well equiped home and loved the Dr Who themed shower. The awesome art work a treasure. A fantastic stay
5.0
Beautiful original homestead, great grounds and gardens.
5.0
Beautiful rural property. Everything we needed. Thank you Phillipa!
5.0
Beautiful grounds and great experience was had. Home is quaint and quite different. We had a great stay.
5.0
The kitchen area was a focal point for the family to gather before and after our event. The hosts were super helpful and the homestead had everything we needed. Thank you Phillipa and Dean
5.0
This home is a great place to get away from it all. Surrounded by lots of mature trees it is very peaceful and has a lovely rustic appeal. Plenty of room for everyone in the big bedrooms and living areas, and the verandah with its outdoor furniture is a lovely place to sit and look out to the Tararuas, enjoying the evening sun. Beds all super comfy with good quality linen.
Host very helpful and quick to respond to questions. Thank you Phillipa for a lovely stay.
5.0
Fantastic house for a group or large family. Very quiet location. Perfect for a catch up with loved ones.
5.0
A really lovely place to stay! Great kitchen, living area, bedrooms AND spa!
5.0
My partner and I eloped to Waihora and had our wedding there. The grounds and house were a perfect backdrop for photos and for relaxing as newlyweds. The fire in the kitchen is awesome and scale of everything is ideal for a group. The bonus of WiFi, Netflix and a spa just adds to the experience. Phillipa is perfect host and we will definitely be back. Thank you.
5.0
Had a great weekend at this spacious, character-filled country estate. Beautiful gardens and a fabulous farmhouse kitchen.
5.0
Had a lovely rural weekend away with extended family. The large, old farm house was perfect for our needs. Looking forward to visiting again over the summer
5.0
Rural break
Had a lovely rural weekend away with extended family. The large, old farm house was perfect for our needs. Looking forward to visiting again over the summer
5.0
Charming house with huge beautifully furnished rooms and very comfortable bedrooms
We enjoyed everything about the house with great kitchen and lounge rooms with nothing forgotten
4.0
Lovely cosy farmhouse kitchen
We had a lovely time - group of old friends. Fabulous place and such a great time sitting around in the warmth of the kitchen with the fireplace. The only drawback was the twin room wasn’t quite as spacious looking as the photograph - in fact I think it may have been a different room that had the two singles.
5.0
Lovely farm homestead about 15 min drive from Martinborough. Something to be conscious of if heading in to town for wine tastings. Suited our needs perfectly, so much space and the sunset is incredible.
Listing is true that the tennis court is a little older but fully usable and we had a great time playing until it was dark.
Can't wait to come back.
5.0
Gorgeous getaway
Lovely farm homestead about 15 min drive from Martinborough. Something to be conscious of if heading in to town for wine tastings. Suited our needs perfectly, so much space and the sunset is incredible.
Listing is true that the tennis court is a little older but fully usable and we had a great time playing until it was dark.
Can't wait to come back.
5.0
A trip back in time
Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely old home. Beautiful peaceful setting. Thank you Phillipa for your hospitality.
5.0
Beautiful property, plenty of charm and character while still being really comfortable. High ceilings and spacious rooms. Beds were great. Location suited us perfectly, out in the countryside, very relaxing. Very helpful, generous, communicative hosts. Insect screens meant we could open up doors and windows. Would be even better if the second bathroom could be included in the house properly. Great for large family groups, we had 3 couples and it worked really well. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
5.0
Character filled charm and comfort
Beautiful property, plenty of charm and character while still being really comfortable. High ceilings and spacious rooms. Beds were great. Location suited us perfectly, out in the countryside, very relaxing. Very helpful, generous, communicative hosts. Insect screens meant we could open up doors and windows. Would be even better if the second bathroom could be included in the house properly. Great for large family groups, we had 3 couples and it worked really well. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
5.0
Clean, comfortable, lots of personality and well decorated. Hosts are private and friendly. Would recommend!
5.0
Beautiful house.
Clean, comfortable, lots of personality and well decorated. Hosts are private and friendly. Would recommend!
4.0
A beautiful location, perfect for a few days of total rest and relaxation for the extended family. The house was full of character and provided the plenty of space for our group. We particularly enjoyed the resident sheep and chickens.
5.0
Peaceful and pretty
A lovely, peaceful stay. Everything provided for in the kitchen, a pretty garden to enjoy from shady verandah seating, lovely bedrooms with sitting areas. Really enjoyed the break from the city in this attractive, relaxing house.
4.0
Christmas holiday
A beautiful location, perfect for a few days of total rest and relaxation for the extended family. The house was full of character and provided the plenty of space for our group. We particularly enjoyed the resident sheep and chickens.
4.0
Beautiful setting in countryside
Beautiful place to stay in countryside.
4.0
Very relaxing and quiet. Even the rooster didn't crow loud! Myself and 7 friends enjoyed the space of the homestead and spent most the time chatting around the large dining table. We were dissapointed with the cleanliness of the kitchen and also the spa pool being out of action. The spa was a big attraction for us all but we couldn't use it sadly.
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay and the spa pool. Enjoyed the fresh eggs and quince jam and the lovely comfortable bed. Thank you for having us.
5.0
Our whole family, Mum Dad, three adult sons and their partners and our grandson had a fabulous weekend here celebrating family birthdays.
The homestead is so inviting and relaxing. We shared delicious meals around the kitchen table, cooked on bbq, had tennis tournaments, and soaked in the spa at night. The perfect chilled weekend, and plenty to do nearby if you want to head out to The Pinnacles, the lighthouse, Martinborough for coffee, Lake Ferry etc.
Complimentary quince jam and fresh farm eggs for breakfast !
Thanks so much to hosts, Phillipa and Dean Durkin
5.0
Our whole family, Mum Dad, three adult sons and their partners and our grandson had a fabulous weekend here celebrating family birthdays.The homestead is so inviting and relaxing. We shared delicious meals around the kitchen table, cooked on bbq, had tennis tournaments, and soaked in the spa at night. The perfect chilled weekend, and plenty to do nearby if you want to head out to The Pinnacles, the lighthouse, Martinborough for coffee, Lake Ferry etc. Complimentary quince jam and fresh farm eggs for breakfast !Thanks so much to hosts, Phillipa and Dean Durkin
5.0
Family birthday celebrations
Our whole family, Mum Dad, three adult sons and their partners and our grandson had a fabulous weekend here celebrating family birthdays.
The homestead is so inviting and relaxing. We shared delicious meals around the kitchen table, cooked on bbq, had tennis tournaments, and soaked in the spa at night. The perfect chilled weekend, and plenty to do nearby if you want to head out to The Pinnacles, the lighthouse, Martinborough for coffee, Lake Ferry etc.
Complimentary quince jam and fresh farm eggs for breakfast !
Thanks so much to hosts, Phillipa and Dean Durkin
5.0
Relaxed and charming
Great place for a relaxing weekend away with friends. Beautiful bedrooms, comfy beds & even a spa pool! What an amazing house- loved it!
5.0
Excellent
Really enjoyed our stay and the spa pool. Enjoyed the fresh eggs and quince jam and the lovely comfortable bed. Thank you for having us.
5.0
The weather was wet, but that didn't matter at all. There were books, games, DVDs, a spa and room enough for the kids to play and the adults to chill out with a wine beside the fire. When the rain stopped, we also enjoyed a game of tennis and saying hello to the newborn lambs. We would love to stay again.
5.0
Fun winter family weekend
The weather was wet, but that didn't matter at all. There were books, games, DVDs, a spa and room enough for the kids to play and the adults to chill out with a wine beside the fire. When the rain stopped, we also enjoyed a game of tennis and saying hello to the newborn lambs. We would love to stay again.
5.0
Excellent
Fabulous way to spend a weekend. The teens (even the cynical older ones) had a great time playing tennis, relaxing in the spa and surfing the internet. The back verandah was perfect - even in mid-winter. Phillipa was great!
5.0
Had the most wonderful two night stay. It was the perfect place to relax, unwind and reconnect. Teenage boys loved the tennis, croquet and hot tub. We loved huge rooms, lovely linen, roaring fires, well equipped kitchen. Phillipa and Dean were very accommodating hosts. We will be back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wellington Region?
The average price for a rental in Wellington Region is $163 per night. This rental is $194 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waihora Homestead, Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Waihora Homestead, Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waihora Homestead, Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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