Martinborough Vineyard - 30 min drive - 24.5 miles
Restaurants
Gladstone Inn - 3 min drive
Flying Fish Cafe & Takeaways - 9 min drive
Gladstone Vineyard - 8 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.
Longbush Estate, Gladstone
A grand property set on large grounds, Longbush Estate offers a floodlit tennis court, swimming pool, mini lake and beautiful gardens for you to explore and enjoy.
The house is large and spacious with three lounge areas, a large dining space and sleeping for up to 18 people with multiple bedding configurations options. This property is perfect for multiple families, groups , special occasions and corporate retreats
6 bedrooms with multiple bedding arrangement options, 4 bathrooms and with butlers pantry and a chef friendly kitchen makes this ideal place for work retreats, corporate functions or that big family getaway. Swimming pool is open from Labour Weekend til Easter.
We hope you enjoy the expansive gardens and you are welcome to roam the grounds but please ensure all gates are shut that you open to avoid sheep escaping. Also please note that we want to keep the grounds and pool looking amazing so maintenance may sometimes happen to these during your stay. We do try to arrange the pool cleaning, lawn mowing and gardening outside of bookings but sometimes there may be the odd person doing these during your stay.
The Facilities
- Beautifully landscaped grounds with manicured gardens for you to wander around and enjoy - Swimming Pool and private mini lake big enough - Large open-plan living/kitchen area including walk in pantry, nespresso machine - 3 heat pumps and 8 radiators fueled by a large log burner keep this place toasty warm in those cooler winter months - 4 bathrooms including 2 with spa baths
The Bedrooms
*Please note the bedding layout is not as listed in the bedding arrangements section. The description below describes the options available. Send us a message with your booking/enquiry and we can have them made up to your preference
-The master features a super-king bed which can be split into 2 singles, ensuite bathroom with, bedside tables, lamps, electric blankets, walk in wardrobe -Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed which can be split into 2 singles, bedside tables, lamps, a large wardrobe and electric blankets. -Bedroom 3 has a super-king which can be split into 2 singles, bedside tables, lamps, electric blanket and a wardrobe -Bedroom 4 has a queen bed, bedside tables, lamps, electric blankets, and a wardrobe -Bedroom 5 has a queen bed, bedside tables, lamps, electric blankets, and a wardrobe -Bedroom 6 has 8 single beds, 4 of which have a pop-up option to turn them into king beds.
There is plenty of parking space in front of the house to fit up to 8 vehicles.
Martinborough in located just a 20min drive away and is known for it's world class wineries, most of which can be explored by walking or bicycling between them. We have bicycles for hire so send us a message if you would like to arrange this.
Have dinner at Circus Cinema Restaurant, amazing pizza at Little Square Pizza, or tasty burgers at 5711 located in the square, have coffee at Neighbourhood cafe or meet the locals over bacon and eggs at Kitcheners.
Martinborough boasts itself on incredible vineyards... take yourself to some of our favourites - Moy Hall, Colombo Martinborough, Schubert Wines, Luna Estate and On Giants' Shoulders. Great for tastings and for lunch.
If shopping is your thing, have a poke around in the funky lil boutique shops sprinkled around the square and grab some of the locally produced delicacies on offer.
Just half an hour's drive from Martinborough is Lake Ferry, a sleepy beach village on the shores of Lake Onoke where it empties into rugged Palliser Bay.
Please note the small lake is not fenced. Events allowed on request
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.
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Room for everyone ..comfortable
beds for large groups
Room for everyone ..comfortable
beds for large groups
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
This property doesn't allow pets
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
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
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
148540
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available on site at this villa?
No, there isn't parking at this villa.
Is this villa next to a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, there is no indoor pool at this villa; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Longbush Estate, Gladstone?
There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool and a fireplace in each villa with some featuring private pools.
Are there hot tubs at Longbush Estate, Gladstone?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.
Does this villa include breakfast service?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Does this villa have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this villa.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Longbush Estate, Gladstone?
Yes, every villa at Longbush Estate, Gladstone comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
Longbush Estate, Gladstone Reviews
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Wonderful
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Mar 12, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Longbush:
Good: beautiful spacious property, lots of room, lovely location, plenty of parking, well suited to a large group including kids, swimming pool, nice trees, close to Gladstone, half hour from Carterton and Masterton, big TV room, outdoor dining area and BBQNot so good: lots of rodents, lots of rodent poop. Plumbing of mixed quality, some showers not working. Kitchen equipment pretty minimal (just enough to make a basic meal) and not really adapted to large group needs.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Jo M.
Mar 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property but needs better housekeeping
This is a beautiful home which unfortunately is not being as well maintained as it should be. In spite of that we had a lovely time and enjoyed the peace and serenity. The grounds are lovely and the pool looked great. Just a shame the weather wasn’t better for us to enjoy. This would be an ideal place to host a family get together with plenty of room for the grandkids too. Definitely good value for money.
Jo M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sebastien N.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sebastien N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jack S., Carterton
Dec 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time and place!
Great
Jack S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey A.
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Longbush Estate
This place would make a fantastic wedding venue. Plenty of garden photo ops. Great gardens.
On the flip side, it appears as if no-one had been here for a while. Hanging cob-webs, mould in the water filters, lawn needed mowing, outdoor furniture was strewn across the lawn, outdoor table was mouldy, oven needed a clean, etc. The new carpet meant a few doors wouldn't open so wardrobes were unavailable.
Geoffrey A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tash B.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat for friends
This is a wonderful place to relax with friends - everyone had a decent room and bed, fantastic facilities, it felt like a real luxury to stay here.
Tash B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynette B.
Mar 4, 2024
Longbush
This place was fabulous for us all to relax and create more family memories. Tennis pool and beautiful gardens for grandies to play. Everything we needed.
Needed a bit of a tidy around pool area with a couple of unmentionables left lying around from previous guests! Luckily we arrived early so grandbabies didn’t see anything.
Other than that it was fantastic.