Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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);
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When 2 guests book and are using 2 beds, there is an extra $30 laundry/cleaning fee. Please let me know at the time of booking.
Important information
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Property # 20036528
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Greytown
Located in Greytown, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fell Locomotive Museum and Vintage Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alexia Urban Winery and Featherston Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre - 43 min drive - 60.0 km
Getting around
Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
‪Aunt Ginger’s Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
‪The White Swan - ‬9 min walk
‪Wild Oats - ‬10 min drive
‪The Offering Cafe - ‬12 min walk
‪The French Baker - ‬11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown?
As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$233, 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.
How much is parking at Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum. Alexia Urban Winery is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a fabulous stay. Thanks so much.Everything was perfect.Especially liked the luttle touches i.e the welcome board..the delicious lemon loaf and breakfast treats.Made our stay so special.
We had another wonderful stay. We have been coming here for years. The host is friendly and a great communicator. We appreciate all the little touches and the cozy fire.
Carolyn P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2025
Thank you very much for staying again, you are both an absolute pleasure to host. 😊
Absolutely perfect for a weekend away. Sandra is such a welcoming host. Location is perfect for exploring Greytown by foot and easy drive to rest of Wairarapa
Natalie H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Logan
25 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay! Awesome touches on including eggs and milk and homemade lemon cake!
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.
Excellent hosts and a great bach with everything you need. Lovely warm fire that was great as we had a storm while we were there!
Allison S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sally
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A gorgeous, cosy, warm place to stay in a great location. Very well equipped with a lovely wood fire. Lovely comfortable beds with beautiful bedding. Yummy baking and goodie basket provided.....such a lovely surprise. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay here.
Couldn’t have been nicer. Hosts were so accommodating. The house was a dream to relax in and we really enjoyed the lovely homely touches!Highly recommend!
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.
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.