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Charming, peaceful country cottage - close to shops etc

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A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A bedroom with a large window, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with striped bedding.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A wooden picnic table with benches in a grassy area surrounded by dense shrubbery.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, a brown armchair, and a white ottoman. There is a patterned rug on the floor and a small table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Carterton, Wellington
  • Place, Daysh House Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cobblestones Village Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonehenge Aotearoa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carrington

This cottage is located within a 15-minute drive of Gladstone Vineyard and Cobblestones Village Museum. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Daysh House Garden - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gladstone Vineyard - 14 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Vintage Aviation Museum - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Offering Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The French Baker - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming, peaceful country cottage - close to shops etc

Connollys Cottage is a charming, original, country cottage surrounded by nature but also close to the village shops. On 6.5 acre forest garden you will also have your own private garden. Great spot to relax, read and take some country walks or visit some of the sites in the Wairarapa. The night sky is perfect for star gazing on a clear night.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: unfenced water race electric fences

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Carrington, close to Vintage Aviation Museum, Cobblestones Village Museum, and Gladstone Vineyard. You'll also find Stonehenge Aotearoa nearby.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ), which is about 28.8 mi away.

Charming, peaceful country cottage - close to shops etc Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet cute country cottage

Private, quiet, rural cottage. Comfortable and all we needed for a 3 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful country villa with lots of animals to enjoy as well, horses and sheep.recommended…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot, would highly recommend

Tranquil wee spot on the fringes of town. It felt very rural and peaceful. We enjoyed sitting out in the lovely garden when the sun was out, and when it rained we enjoyed cozying down inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All lovely.
Ramshackle garden. Lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely autumn holiday

Beautiful little old country cottage, a lovely garden with fruit trees and flowers. Cosy to have the fire going at night with firewood supplied. Comfortable, clean, traditional decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We lòved the cute cottage. It is really nicely done. The bed linens are excellent quality and the beds are comfy. We sat out in the sun during the day and lit the fire in the evening when it got cool. The garden was gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Relaxing

A very nicely presented old farmhouse and very comfortable beds. Plenty of books and games, though the good weather meant we didn’t need them. We would happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

LOVELY COTTAGE

The description is 100% accurate. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful trees, very quite and private. It had everything we needed. Loved the fire, especially on the chilly evenings. Will definitely be back if we are in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carterton hideaway cottage

We had a lovely stay in this house, an old cottage way out of town. Beautiful peaceful surroundings and bird song. The house was beautifully clean and tidy with very comfortable beds. The log fire was very nice to have especially when the rain camel! Would thoroughly recommend staying here. Thanks Lucy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect Christmas getaway

We had such a lovely time in this cute house. It had everything we needed for our stay and we had the best Christmas here - the kids’ room with the old fireplace was perfect for the Christmas stockings. The garden is ramshackle and perfect for the kids to explore, they loved it! They didn’t want to leave. Thanks for providing all we needed for our stay, we were truly able to unwind and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wairarapa revisited

Very attractive cottage with everything we needed. Lovely cuddly towels and crisp sheets. Cold weather so made the most of the large fire box and generous wood supply. Very quiet. Pleasant hosts located next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Locstion

Property was good. Unfortunately with all being adults the lounge and seating was a bit of a squish with some on the floor. But lovely character villa, with everything you need. Local to our needs. gor our stsy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Only gripe was, we had an issue with ants. They were all through one of the beds, and in spots all around the house. Have told host so hopefully they sort it. Otherwise perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super spot for girls weekend

We all loved this place. The garden is full of fruit trees and and 'secret garden' charm. The bedrooms were simply and beautifully decorated with very attractive bedcover, good quality sheets and very comfortable beds. The living room cosy and very comfortable. The kitchen with more than everything you need and the bathroom very clean and smart and nicely scented hand washes.The lv
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage. The heater in the bathroom was a bonus. Nice to have electric blankets on the 2 double beds.The bathroom basin area was very small, nowhere to put your toiletries and nowhere to put your clothes. The tap over the basin needs to be sorted, it’s not stable and the water goes everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024