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Aratahi Cottages in Carterton provides accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool. The vacation home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and inner courtyard views is offered in all units. At the vacation home, the units include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 55 miles from Aratahi Cottages.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.9
High score for Carterton

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was within walking distance of family home we were visiting. Horses an added bonus as i have 2 of my own.
  • Justine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such a lovely clean quiet place to stay. Amazing views and I really enjoyed the animals. Our hosts were so helpful and friendly but at the same time really respected our privacy. Fantastic we have booked to stay again.
  • Janelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful, cosy and warm - and the cat was an extra bonus
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A lovely and peaceful place to stay. Everything was very clean, comfortable and tidy. Will definitely stay here again!
  • Marnie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Perfect place for us to stay for 2 nights (couple with young daughter). Really appreciated the extra touch of leaving duplo and a kiddy plate set for our 4-year old. She loved seeing all the different animals on the property.
  • Mike
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The unit we stayed in is a single bedroom unit with a spa bath and it was the best laid out small area we have stayed in for our needs. If you really need heaps of space these might be challenging otherwise they are fine. We were also really...
  • Dan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I enjoyed a peaceful night stay. Location is great. My unit was well equipped with everything you could need. Thanks for a nice stay
  • Maureen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This rural property was an exceptional place to stay. It was so tranquil and the views great. The unit had everything you could possibly want or need. Was close to the town, but in the country.
  • Julie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    super host Catherine is kind relax and super helpful
  • Shannon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I love all the animals around us and that we could interact with them and feed them. The hosts were super friendly and gave us our space but was always available if we needed them. The cottage was the perfect size for us and what we needed. The...

Hosted by Catherine and Clint

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Catherine and Clint
Our lovely cottages are located on our lifestyle property just as you come into Carterton - we are the first lifestyle property on suburban edge. Unit 1 is a character cottage which feels homely and welcoming, it has a great private outdoor area with BBQ and feels roomy and inviting, it also has the bonus of a lovely spa bath. Unit 2 is a newer unit which is open plan bedroom/living/kitchen, it also has its own private BBQ area and parking and lovely view of the farmland and ranges. You also have full use of the lovely swimming pool during the warmer months, it's not heated but trust me on our hot summer days it is very refreshing! Carterton has some amazing walks, great winery's and cafe's, Martinborough is also close by for wine tastings and restaurants as well as Greytown for its boutique shops. We are a great position to be in the South Wairarapa, wonderfully quiet in this peaceful corner around an hour away from the Wellington. We have horses and sheep on our property along with the family dogs and cats. Pets are welcome with prior arrangement and must be safe with stock. If you do require the foldout bed there is an additional charge for the bedding for this.
Welcome to Aratahi Cottage, Clint and I (Catherine) are your hosts. Clint's a bit camera shy but I am working on a photo of both of us! We live here on a lovely private lifestyle block with our pets and horses. The horses are very friendly and you may find them looking through your window at time to time looking for food! If you have any questions about the area or things to do, places to eat etc please ask and we will be able to recommend places to you.
Carterton is a very welcoming town with plenty to do, there are great restaurants and bars and many nature walks to do. We are only 5 minutes drive to Greytown shop and Martinborough is only 15-20 minutes away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Aratahi Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool cover
  • Fenced pool

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Aratahi Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aratahi Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Aratahi Cottages

  • The prices at Aratahi Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aratahi Cottages on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aratahi Cottages on this page.

  • Yes, Aratahi Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Aratahi Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Aratahi Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool
  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aratahi Cottages on this page.

  • Aratahi Cottages is 1.8 miles from the center of Carterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Aratahi Cottages is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Aratahi Cottages can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.