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ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely

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Exterior
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Martinborough, South Wairarapa
  • Palliser Estate
    8 min drive
  • Martinborough Golf Club
    8 min drive
  • Luna Estate Winery
    11 min drive
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    37 min drive

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Martinborough

Located in Martinborough, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Palliser Estate and Martinborough Golf Club. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cambridge Road and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Luna Estate Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Te Kairanga Wines - 12 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In the Neighbourhood Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haythornthwaite Wines - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Joe Kwong on - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coney Wines - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely

Feel at home in the ELLSTONE FARM HOUSE a rural gem! (Email ellstonefarm@gmail or text Jill 0272080026) 240 White Rock Road Martinborough (1km past Brackenridge ) available for up to 15 people. NB Linen is not included!! $15 extra per person, per stay, if you require towels, top and bottom sheets and pillowcases. Please advise when booking or text Jill on 0272080026 if linen is required. Because Ellstone is a big house a minimum of 4 guests for $350 (excludes all Bookabach fees) is a requirement. You are welcome to Text the number above for more information. 15% discount for 7 days or more. Home away from Home! A private sunroom with pullout couch, plus another pullout sofa bed in kitchen/family area and also in lounge, make up sleeping arrangements for large numbers. ELLSTONE is a spacious farm house with all the comforts of home offering 3 ensuite rooms and 3 living areas, 2 log fires, plus heat pump. Private outdoor Spa (only onlookers sheep, or cattle) and large sunny decks. Exhale, and do nothing! Peace and beauty abound on this 900 acre sheep and cattle farm. Beautiful views of rural Wairarapa from the top of gentle rolling hills. A great walk .A short drive to Vineyards, Restaurants, Golf Course and Brackenridge. 4km drive from the Square. Tea and Coffee is included, plus sugar, flour salt,pepper, but all other food and drink needs to be brought with you.
Ellstone is an operating farm, activity can sometimes be operating closeby, and the private self contained attached flat may be occupied, by Louise, our Caretaker. Your privacy is assured, she will ensure your personal space.
Please leave the property and spa as found. A pet must have it’s own bed and be supervised at all times please
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jill and Doug

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 5 steps to reach property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2207 sq ft (205 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cattlestops and pond on site!

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 70
Note from host: Property needs to be left as found please
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

ONE Night Welcome Minimum of 4 Guests per Night
ONE Night Welcome Minimum of 4 Guests per Night

ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 265 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hamid M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing bach
Second time we stayed in this lovely place and we absolutely had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maddy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Amazing property in a pretty special spot! The house was tidy and had so much space. Great to be able to sleep lots of people and actually have the living space to handle the numbers. It would be nice if the cost of linen was included in the overall price as this almost caught us out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place & environment
The house and place was easy to find, great place for family group and very quiet, thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots for kids to do
this was a great place for our family - plenty of space, exploring the farm, putting up a slack line, walking on the farm, playing spotlight, toasting marshmallows and wallowing in the spa. And exploring the vicinity - the seal colony, cycling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Wedding Planning over overnighter
Fantastic property but in the current market I suggest including linen as a property should have everything a guest needs to stay and feel comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benedykt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The stay was awesome, will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matariki Martinborough
Great location- spacious and good kitchen. It was a bit of a drag having to take our own linen but we didn't want to pay extra. The spa was great and we all had a very pleasant time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great time
We had a lovely ladies weekend. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
Family of 12 adults had a lovely time. The house was well set up for a bigger group with plenty of heating for the colder nights. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Major birthday base
Really good property for a family gathering Plenty of room Enjoyed the spacious house and with great outside seating and rural views Handy enough to Martinborough and local wineries Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Thank you for a great stay - went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lei S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very nice stay but it would be good to allow for rubbish disposal 'on site" given how remote the house is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Liam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Place for large Groups
We stayed with 12 people for the weekend and the place was a great size and close to Martinborough for the group. There were a few issues such as some broken glass in the lawn, hearing rats in the wall most of the night, the spa pool being different than pictured (more inflatable than a standard permanent spa pool that it looks like a photo is taken from in the listing), and not having quite the right amount of bedding after paying for it separately. Also got asked after our stay if we had taken 20 dinner plates when the host just hadn't checked the other cupboard where there is a note saying it's where extra plates were stored, which was a bit odd not to check first. None of which affected our ability to have a good time, cook nice food in the kitchen, and enjoy the space. Really convenient location for enjoying what Martinborough has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Family Stay
Relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable stay. Big enough for our family of 13. Lovely grounds too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this setting and the area!
Martinborough is a real gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maisie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Excellent property, great experience. We are definitely keen to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ange G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our girls trip
Loved our stay, lots of space to spread out inside and outside, beautiful surrounding gardens. Really easy communication and check in. Friendly tenant onsite that left us to it. Thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brid W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend get away
Great property for all weather conditions and hanging out a a big group (three families). Good indoor and outdoor options for socialising for adults and children. Proximity to amenities is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good little getaway!!
Great stay for group of friends, lots of room to have a fun weekend away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lahiru H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place for a perfect holiday
The stay was super awesome with our family friends. Defineatly a 10/10 place that you can recommend for any person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend Away
Had a lovely time with friends at this property. Weather was terrible, so we spent lots of time by the cozy fire, and managed a quick dip in the hot-tub. Loved seeing the lambs in the front paddock - on a sunny warm day the deck would be beautiful. A short drive to town and wineries, but also a lovely spot to read a book, take in the view, and enjoy some time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely idyllic!
Sitting on the covered deck, in the sun watching the lambs playing, was bliss. Very comfortable home, although has some quirks that come with older properties, but very well set up. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Amazing stay - great for our group, excellent facilities. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya C., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
We had a wedding to attend and found this place far enough away to enjoy the country but close enough to go to town square. Lovely roomie house to got large groups. You were almost out of dishwasher powder and toilet paper so did have to buy some more. Will definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023