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Charming, peaceful country cottage - close to shops etc

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carterton, Wellington
  • Place, Paraparaumu Beach
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
  • Place, Daysh House Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪92 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carrington

Located in Carrington, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Gladstone Vineyard and Vintage Aviation Museum. .This cottage is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Cobblestones Village Museum and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Stonehenge Aotearoa.
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What's nearby

  • Daysh House Garden - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 30 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Trentham Racecourse - 46 min drive - 41.6 miles
  • Riversdale Beach - 59 min drive - 55.5 miles

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ginger’s Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Grill Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬12 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.

Charming, peaceful country cottage - close to shops etc

Connollys Cottage is a charming, original, country cottage surrounded by nature but also close to the village shops. On 6.5 acre forest garden you will also have your own private garden. Great spot to relax, read and take some country walks or visit some of the sites in the Wairarapa. The night sky is perfect for star gazing on a clear night.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: unfenced water race electric fences

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Reviews

Charming, peaceful country cottage - close to shops etc Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
All lovely.
Ramshackle garden. Lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage. The heater in the bathroom was a bonus. Nice to have electric blankets on the 2 double beds.The bathroom basin area was very small, nowhere to put your toiletries and nowhere to put your clothes. The tap over the basin needs to be sorted, it’s not stable and the water goes everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carterton hideaway cottage

We had a lovely stay in this house, an old cottage way out of town. Beautiful peaceful surroundings and bird song. The house was beautifully clean and tidy with very comfortable beds. The log fire was very nice to have especially when the rain camel! Would thoroughly recommend staying here. Thanks Lucy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely autumn holiday

Beautiful little old country cottage, a lovely garden with fruit trees and flowers. Cosy to have the fire going at night with firewood supplied. Comfortable, clean, traditional decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super spot for girls weekend

We all loved this place. The garden is full of fruit trees and and 'secret garden' charm. The bedrooms were simply and beautifully decorated with very attractive bedcover, good quality sheets and very comfortable beds. The living room cosy and very comfortable. The kitchen with more than everything you need and the bathroom very clean and smart and nicely scented hand washes.The lv
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jernine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Locstion

Property was good. Unfortunately with all being adults the lounge and seating was a bit of a squish with some on the floor. But lovely character villa, with everything you need. Local to our needs. gor our stsy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Genese C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Relaxing

A very nicely presented old farmhouse and very comfortable beds. Plenty of books and games, though the good weather meant we didn’t need them. We would happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot, would highly recommend

Tranquil wee spot on the fringes of town. It felt very rural and peaceful. We enjoyed sitting out in the lovely garden when the sun was out, and when it rained we enjoyed cozying down inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect Christmas getaway

We had such a lovely time in this cute house. It had everything we needed for our stay and we had the best Christmas here - the kids’ room with the old fireplace was perfect for the Christmas stockings. The garden is ramshackle and perfect for the kids to explore, they loved it! They didn’t want to leave. Thanks for providing all we needed for our stay, we were truly able to unwind and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We lòved the cute cottage. It is really nicely done. The bed linens are excellent quality and the beds are comfy. We sat out in the sun during the day and lit the fire in the evening when it got cool. The garden was gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Only gripe was, we had an issue with ants. They were all through one of the beds, and in spots all around the house. Have told host so hopefully they sort it. Otherwise perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Caryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVELY COTTAGE

The description is 100% accurate. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful trees, very quite and private. It had everything we needed. Loved the fire, especially on the chilly evenings. Will definitely be back if we are in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet cute country cottage

Private, quiet, rural cottage. Comfortable and all we needed for a 3 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful country villa with lots of animals to enjoy as well, horses and sheep.recommended…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wairarapa revisited

Very attractive cottage with everything we needed. Lovely cuddly towels and crisp sheets. Cold weather so made the most of the large fire box and generous wood supply. Very quiet. Pleasant hosts located next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023