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Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tucked away amongst trees, Borders Retreat is a charming cottage with a private driveway for parking. With three bedrooms to choose from and a fully equipped kitchen, you can unwind in the cozy mezzanine bedroom by the logburner or stroll to the nearby cafes and restaurants within five minutes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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);

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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

Property is also known as

Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown Greytown

About the area

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 cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Greytown, Greytown

What's nearby

  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palliser Estate - 15 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 19 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Tin Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The French Baker - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Turkey Red - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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.

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Reviews

Borders Retreat, Cosy Character Cottage Greytown Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cosy cottage and the hosts made our stay extra special!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle C.

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

A fantastic little retreat

This is a fantastic place, in the heart of Greytown. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Perfect stay

Beautifully appointed cottage, full of charm and character. So relaxing with lots of special touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona m.

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

Weekend away

My friend and I had a very relaxing stay at the Boarders Retreat, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Cosy and warm bach

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Perfect weekend away

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Loved our stay thanks

Loved our stay absolutely beautiful thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay! Awesome touches on including eggs and milk and homemade lemon cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui M.

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

Tranquil, delightful retreat

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Fantastic venue

Very well presented.Lovely treats and walking distance to town a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffan D.

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

Our stay

Have stayed here several times now and had another excellent stay. Will keep coming back and recomend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

Delightful

We had a truly delightful stay at Borders Retreat. The hospitality that Sandra offers is special. The cottage is spacious and full of character. The biggest treat for us was the fire! This is a perfect base to explore Greytown and the Wairarapa region.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

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

Wairarapa get-away

Perfect for a quiet weekend out of the city. Everything you need to stay in, and perfectly located to go out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitra P.

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

Weekend get-away

Lovely home, clean, beautiful decor, welcoming feel....perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
So comfortable and well set up. We enjoyed the extra welcoming touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

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

A Great Weekend Getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Wonderful

Lovely, lovely place. Very well appointed and great location. Everything about the booking was easy. My Canadian friends were very happy and impressed with the house and the entire area. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Borders cottage

A lovely cottage with all the home comforts and a sunny deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

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

Great getaway

Lovely property, ideal for a short getaway from Wellington with family. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H., Christchurch

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

Warm and cosy

Great location. Lovely warm and sweet cottage. Loved all the personal touches thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

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

Girls getaway

The place was amazing, cozy and relaxing, we all loved it and we will be back! Ps that lemon cake..😋
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Special Place

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Love Borders Retreat

We've stayed here a couple of times now and its great. Host is a delight. All the little touches; chocolates, the fresh cake, fresh eggs and in winter dry firewood! Only place we will stay when visiting Greytown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

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

New Year at Borders Retreat

This was our third time staying at this property and it was as wonderful as ever. Beautiful house, lovely homely touches including gorgeous fresh flowers in all the rooms. Perfect spot to unwind and see in the new year
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022