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Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Western lake, Wairarapa
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
  • Place, TSB Bank Arena
  • Place, Cuba Street Mall
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪112 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Space

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa

Manganui Cottage is situated on a South Wairarapa dairy farm, tucked under the Remutaka Ranges just off the Western Lake Road. After over 100 years as the home of farm owners and workers alike, it has begun a new chapter in it's history as a holiday home.

This two bedroom cottage with a spacious living area provides peace and quiet while still being in easy reach of popular South Wairarapa towns and all that they have to offer. Ocean Beach is handy, Lake Ferry an easy drive, or make it a day trip to Cape Palliser.
The cottage can be easily accessed from the popular cycle trail and is in close proximity to a DOC walking track into the Remutaka Forest Park.

Choose to relax in the outdoors or enjoy the warmth of the fire indoors on a cooler day.

Explore the local enviroment or venture further afield.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Individual requirements regarding pets etc considered - please just ask.

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
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

Western Lake

Located in Western Lake, this cottage is in a rural area. Fell Locomotive Museum and Embassy Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Brewtown Upper Hutt. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at ASB Sports Centre, or consider a night out at The Opera House.
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Western lake, Wairarapa

What's nearby

  • Palliser Bay - 31 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Ferry Hotel - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Cahoots - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Land Girl - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$100, 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 Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manganui Cottage - Western Lake, South Wairarapa located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Palliser Bay and within 25 miles (40 km) of Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate. Ata Rangi Vineyard and Tirohana Estate are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location beautifully clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the lovely stay. House was super clean and tidy, and the hosts were helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verena A.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, lovely place, peaceful and quiet, very friendly hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

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

A very private getaway

A lovely stay in a secluded, quite area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean comfy beds nice and quiet
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin A.

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

Private and tranqil

Lovely cottage, well maintained, comfortable, and very quiet and private. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin J.

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

Peaceful stay

Lovely being on the sheep farm. Quiet and private HGreat location for exploring South Wairarapa
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

June stay

Beautiful quiet property with everything you need. Thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW H.

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

Beautiful south wairarapa

Nice quiet spot, away from it all yet close enough to all the fun places. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Lovely rural location in comfortable cottage

Spacious cottage with everything we needed. Very quiet, comfortable beds, fireplace easy to use and warmed rooms well. Enjoyed greeting the cows and picking a few cooking apples.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

The perfect getaway

Perfect for us. Nice touches here and there, a good ‘escape’ few days.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V.

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

April Short Break

Our stay was eveything we hoped it would be. We ventured out during the say to Ocean Beach, Lake Ferry and Cape Pallisade. The beds were top quality and we all slept well. Hosts were super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

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

Just perfect

Couldn't have asked for more, the perfect get away from it all. Comfortable and cozy , highly recommended and shall definitely be back. Huge thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine H.

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

Rustic little farm stay

Perfect little get away for 2 couples and our pooch. Comfortable beds, new shower (with great water pressure!) and plenty of drenched space outside for our doggo to run around. I particularly likes the retro furniture and quite. I also enjoyed the very limited cell reception, so was fab to unplug and play board games and cards. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Amore and Jess for a great stay x
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

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

Get away

Yet again a wonderful break away from it all, tucked away from it all and able to unwind and enjoy staying cozy and warm by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Truly memorable 💖

This was an amazing get away for us. Peaceful, beautiful, and just truly memorable. Thank you so much and we look forward to booking with you again in the future 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Comfortable and cosy in a lovely peaceful rural setting

The cottage was perfect. Clean and comfortable with everything we needed, Great wood burner provided instant heat, comfortable beds, good hot shower. In a lovely sunny spot surrounded by bird song and delightful calves (I recommend a Spring visit!). Great fenced in section so our 2 dogs could enjoy the outside without supervision. Just far enough out of town to feel like you're in the country but only half an hour to the local towns and attractions. We had the best ever 3 nights and wished we'd stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet D.

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

Idyllic setting for a beautiful relaxing stay

Wonderful, well looked after property that was exactly what we needed for a relaxing mini break. Beautiful setting-thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana W.

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

Super accommodating hosts with very cosy, quiet cottage

We recently stayed in this wee cottage for three months after selling our house and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better place to call home during this transition time. The cottage is super cosy with its large wood burner, well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. The setting is quiet and peaceful and really feels like an escape from the rest of the busy world. Thank you so so much for your kind hospitality!
Stayed 104 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan M.

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

Farm Cottage

If you're biking thru or want to get back to basics and want good beds and a cool little farm cottage then come here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

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

An outstanding South Wairarapa stay

This is a stunning rural location and the hospitality was exceptional. The house is gorgeous, clean and cozy with everything we needed. The bottle of wine waiting in the firdge was a nice touch. Top notch - side of the lake is a well-kept secret and long may it stay that way! Except - go there. It's worth it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Great Weekend away

Great little place to stay, clean and tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik G.

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

Bellbird cottage

A comfortable and private cottage with farm setting and views to nearby native bush. Everything worked well and was clean and tidy. A beautiful spot with a Bellbird soundtrack. We'd be happy to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh G.

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

Perfect getaway

Great location - central , quiet and peaceful, homely and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Fab stay at Manganui

Your photos don’t do the place justice, great location and beautiful restful place to stay. Highly recommend

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