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Martinborough's Quaff Cottage

Cottage in Martinborough with kitchen and patio

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Front view
Deck
Patio
Lounge in winter
Summer lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Martinborough, Martinborough
  • Place, Palliser Estate
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Martinborough Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Martinborough Vineyard
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Martinborough's Quaff Cottage

Quaff Cottage is within easy walking distance to Martinborough Wine Village, while also being located in a quiet private setting.

The cottage consists of:
Two comfortable queen bedrooms, each with walk-in wardrobes.
The modern kitchen/dining area is fully equipped for self catering and flows into the cosy lounge complete with a log burner.
A luxurious bathroom with a claw-foot slipper bath and a separate shower.

Bifold doors open out off the lounge onto a sunny deck from which you can step down to the private patio area and the fragrant garden.
Help yourself to herbs and ripe seasonal produce from the garden, enjoy a glass of local boutique wine, craft beer or artisan gin while watching the sun set or wander into Martinborough and dine at the great selection of cafes and restaurants.

As well as Netflix and Neon, a selection of books and games are provided for when you don't want to leave the house.

The whole property is fully fenced and private with plenty of off-street parking.
Special conditions:
Pets welcome with prior approval only.
Smoking permitted outside only.
We generally don't take bookings for a single night, but will consider it and an additional surcharge may apply.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Martinborough

Martinborough is home to this cottage. Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cambridge Road and Schubert Wines. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Martinborough, Martinborough

What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cambridge Road - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tirohana Estate - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 9 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Martinborough Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Little Square Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café Medici - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Martinborough's Quaff Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Martinborough's Quaff Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Martinborough's Quaff Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Martinborough's Quaff Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Martinborough's Quaff Cottage located?

Situated in Martinborough, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cambridge Road, Palliser Estate and Muirlea Rise. Schubert Wines and Ata Rangi Vineyard are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 278 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you once again. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Always love our stay in this cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday stay

Nicely presented traditional cottage, with nice garden and within walking distance to the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

denis m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and quiet

This place was ideal for us (a couple and dog). Very quiet and not too far from centre of Martinborough. A very restful couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

The cottage was clean and very well equiped. The owner was extremely helpful. Location was great on a quiet road walking distance to union square for ships and eateries. Will definitely stay here again when we visit Martinborough again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

Great shower - and room to spread out. Perfect for a base for our family wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely well appointed cottage

We had a quiet relaxing stay at this lovely cottage. The living area and outdoor space is well appointed and perfect for dining al fresco in the summer. We look forward to another visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaff Cottage

A cute Cottage within walking distance to all the amenities. Very spacious for a older cottage including the outdoor spaces. The bathroom had plenty of room and the Clawfoot was amazing, including the two rubber duckies. Even the creaking wooden floorboards were a unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect get away cottage

Very clean and well equipped cottage. Loads of sun and comfy garden furniture and a quick walk to the village. Both bedrooms a good size. Perfect fencing for my tiny, tiny Yorkshire terrier. There is no way she can escape so we could relax. A big bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. I was about to say that it had everything we would hope for, but the only thing that might be missing would be bicycles to use (although those are available to hire in the town center). Thank you for a lovely stay and nice touches like fresh flowers and a bottle of rose ready in the fridge. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cut above

Our favourite place so far on our 6 month holiday around NZ. Lots of special touches, like a nice bath with accessories. Nice outdoor fenced area for our dogs, good lighting around the property, although the light switches were non-intuitive. We worked them out eventually. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jen v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay. Checkin was easy and the cottage was very comfortable. Nice to relax with cosy fire and good books and games. Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaff cottage is gorgeous in summer with a great outdoor relaxing area and it’s cosy as in winter with the fire heating the whole house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful stay

Cottage was lovely, comfy bed, great shower, wood burner. Complimentary bottle of wine. Great outdoor seating, close to shops. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great break from the city…

Have stayed at Quaff Cottage before. It remains a lovely, tidy holiday destination. Well-organised, clean, well equipped, and with nice touches (bath salts, etc…).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

spacious and quiet

lovely bungalow with everything we needed. this has been our second stay at this property as we find it so nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Martinborough Break

Perfect location to explore Martinborough and the surrounding area’s.Quaff cottage is lovely and spacious and the shower was excellent…almost a massage.We were so pleased to be able to bring our 2 tiny dogs and know that they were secure when let outside.A few instructions on getting the tv, oven and outside lights working would have been good.Thank-you for having us and our dogs, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely incredible

This is an amazing property. The shower was the best ever and the house was so spacious with awesome indoor outdoor flow. Would love to stay again. Great comms by owner
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Always enjoy our stays. Thanks for having us again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short getaway

Thank you for a lovely stay. Great location and property - we especially enjoyed relaxing in the lovely garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage

Nice overnight stay. Pretty garden No breakfast supplies…e.g., milk, tea bags etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best birthday weekend

Was the perfect place for a birthday treat for my sister. Wendy had thought of everything including the lovely dog friendly blankets for my furbabies. We would definitely recommed and will he back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Little Gem

The villa is located close to town (5min walk) and is well set up for two couples or just a couple. It was wonderful to be able to bring our dog and the dog friendly blankets were a lovely touch. Definitely recommend for a wonderful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great wee spot

It’s always so nice to be able to have a crusiey weekend away and to take our dogs. A lovely place to stay. Very welcoming with a fires set, ready to go and a bottle of the owners rose chilling in the fridge! It’s the second time we’ve stayed here and is now our go to for a weekend away in Martinborough. Thankyou very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy.Laurence V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Wonderful spot and very well equipped! Loved being able to bring the dog and know the properly was fully fenced. Would definitely stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by WendyPo10

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What makes this property unique

Private sunny garden, deck and patio areas, ideal for wine tasting and sunset watching.

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English

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