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The Forest House, Martinborough

Holiday home in Pirinoa with kitchen and balcony

Escape to the scenic South Wairarapa region at this rural retreat. With plenty of space for family, friends, and pets, you can unwind in the laidback country lifestyle or explore nearby attractions like Lake Ferry and Martinborough town square. Enjoy open plan living with polished wooden floors, a fully equipped kitchen featuring a gas Smeg oven and outdoor dining suite.

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13140 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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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.

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!

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV
Video games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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

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

148548

About the area

Pirinoa, Wellington

What's nearby

Palliser Estate - 23 min drive - 27.1 km
Martinborough Vineyard - 30 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Land Girl - ‬6 min drive
‪Cahoots - ‬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 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forest House, Martinborough on 28 Oct 2025 start from NZ$437.5, 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.

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. Muirlea Rise and Ata Rangi Vineyard are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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The Forest House, Martinborough Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

28 Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

7 Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul E., porirua ,New Zealand

21 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Miimetua D.

30 Nov 2024

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