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The Forest House, Martinborough

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Pirinoa, Wellington
  • Place, Coney Wines
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Palliser Estate
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge Road
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Forest House, Martinborough

A rural escape. A forest, a stream, an orchard, paddocks. Come here to get away from it all. There's plenty of space too, so bring the family or friends, and bring the dogs. Located approximately 20kms away from the Martinborough town square, and approximately 14kms away from the wild coastline at Lake Ferry, you can base yourself here to explore this scenic corner of South Wairarapa. Or you can stay in, and enjoy the laidback country lifestyle.

Newly decorated open plan living, dining and kitchen, polished wooden floors throughout the house. The kitchen is complete including a stunning 5 burner gas smeg oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and soda stream. Bathrooms with underfloor heating.

The facilities
- Deck, outdoor lounge suite, outdoor dining suite
- 65 inch smart television, and board games.
- Toasty warm in winter, cool in summer. A fireplace, and heaters in every room.
- Three bathrooms, walk-in showers, two with overhead satin jets shower heads plus a free-standing claw bath.
- Fully equipped laundry including dryer, iron, ironing board and clothesline.

The rooms
- The Master bedroom has a super-king bed, walk-in wardrobe with shelving, heater, ensuite and walk-on access to outside.
- Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed, wardrobe, heating, Bedroom 2 uses the main bathroom. Opens onto deck.
- Bedroom 3 has a super-king bed, Bedroom 3 uses the main bathroom. Heater. Opens onto the deck.
- Bedroom 4 has two double bunks (sleeps 3 each bunk), A single children's cabin bed. Heater.

You'll have access to the entire house and property

Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.

The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region

The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region

No Parties!
Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.

Security cameras are being used on this property to monitor the entranceways
No parties!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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
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 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

Pirinoa

Located in Pirinoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palliser Bay and Rimutaka Forest Park.
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Pirinoa, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Coney Wines - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Palliser Estate - 18 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Cambridge Road - 18 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 19 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 24 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 56 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cahoots - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Land Girl - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Label Room - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forest House, Martinborough pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Forest House, Martinborough?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forest House, Martinborough on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$250, 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 The Forest House, Martinborough?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Forest House, Martinborough?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Forest House, Martinborough?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Forest House, Martinborough located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Palliser Bay, Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate. Ata Rangi Vineyard and Tirohana Estate are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Work trip accommodation

Awesome property, great set up and very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely bog home but very unkept and dirty. Outside, lawns weren't mowed, definitely needed to water blast as slime build up, made surfaces slipery, outdoor furniture covers were ripped also. Inside, mold in the milk throffer, inside the kichen bins, most window cills were covered in cob webs, spiders, flys and very dirty. Wall paper lifting. Dark hair found in beds that weren't slept in. Loved the place but definitely needs work and a proper clean and upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest House is warm, comfortable, spacious and attractively furnished. It is in a private and quiet setting close to Lake Ferry and Martinborough. The cleaning fee was on the high side for just 2 people, but it was very clean and well maintained and there was no problem keeping warm in winter with the fire and Air conditioning. Great communication, enjoyed our time at Forest House. Only thing we missed was a normal sized oven tray and a normal sized cheese grater! Other than that, perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A peaceful environment with great facilities

Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, and plenty of outdoor seating. Superb range of cooking vessels, plates etc. We would recommend having more chairs or couches in the living room... what was there were not particularly comfortable and seating was not sufficient for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Native bush splendor

A restorative and relaxing few days in this beautifully restored character home. We loved having our fur baby with us and the house is well set up for that. The native bush-lined driveway is magical, and we loved walking around the property's gorgeous grounds to the sounds of birds singing. Paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miimetua D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

The house was beautiful the lawns could have been mowed. We couldn’t fine the BBQ and wish we had the internet couldn’t fine the hair dryer but apart from those things was a lovely stay we would recommend to family and friends thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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