Waihakeke Cottage

Adequate for us. Sadly, the chooks had stopped laying !!

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A very quiet restful weekend.

Thank you! Very thoughtful — homemade cookies, what looks like free-range eggs, and freshly baked bread delivered to the door. Much appreciated.

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I felt very welcome. The home cooked biscuits, bread freshly out of the oven and the fresh farm eggs are a lovely touch. Yum! Safe parking. Great location for me- enroute to Masterton for work.

Some of our team traveled for work purposes - The team asked me to pass on some really positive feedback about this accommodation. They said it was great! They especially appreciated the home-cooked bread, which was such a thoughtful touch. Thank you for a great stay Nicole

We were provided home grown eggs and freshly made bread.the bread was so delicious. Awner welcomed us warmly. the view is magnificent.

Everything perfect..excellent

Close to Carterton but out of town so quiet and peaceful. Plenty of room for a family. Clean and tidy with everything we needed. The host was great to deal with and provided home baking for breakfast. Our son enjoyed a dip in the pool.

The pull out bed wasn't very comfortable.

Home made bread and fresh eggs!

There was nothing I didn't like

Rural setting. Access to in ground swimming pool

It’s such a gorgeous spot and super close to Greytown and Carterton, yet feels like a remote piece of paradise. We loved the animals and the visit from the dog. The breakfast was yummo and the views from every window were lovely.

We loved the property.

Lovely home baked bread. Could do with a jam or marmalade. Would be good to have a clock.

Couldn't be better.

Wonderful little cottage, great location, lovely owners. We really enjoyed our visit and highly recommend this accomodation. It was a short stay, but we would rebook in a heart beat.

Good location, lovely host who provided us with freshly baked bread, farm fresh eggs and yummy biscuits. The cottage was very comfortable and feeding the sheep and the friendly dogs were just a bonus on top.

Close enough to Greytown/Carterton yet in country setting. Warm and nice linen. Clean and tidy.

Not much but didn't have any butter.

Beautiful place, friendly hosts, such a wonderful stay!

Everything was lovely about the place. A small cozy, family friendly cottage. Loved the animals, play areas and the pool. Felt welcome and spoilt by Nicole (the host)with the home made bread and baking provided to us during our stay. We would love to return one day.

There was a misunderstanding with the booking through booking.com as I booked the place for 4 people (2 adults and 2 children) and thought I had paid accordingly. However, for the host the booking looked like it had been done only for 2 adults, so the actual fee was meant to be more than what we initially paid. However, the host was super kind and waived the extra cost given the misunderstanding.

Lovely farm outlook. Owner was lovely. We arrived early and she was happy for us to come in and make a cuppa while she was finishing. Left us some lovely baking, eggs, milk and condiments. Plenty of tea and coffee and kitchen was equipt with more than we required. Has oven, dishwasher and full fridge. Beds were clean and comfortable. Water was instant hot water and shower/bathroom was equipt with hand soap, hand lotion and bodywash. Towels were big and spares in wardrobe. Would stay again.

We like a bigger bed (big people) and had a bit of roll together for us. Single bed for friend was jn lounge which would have been useful to know when booking as she was kept awake til we finished watching TV. Chairs in dining room are a bit worse for wear but I'm sure are on the list for upgrade at some stage. Pool is outside owners property although they were happy for us to swim we didn't.

The breakfast supplied was a really thoughtful touch, especially for a short stay.

Absolutely everything was what we wanted for a relaxing stay. Nicole and family's place is spacious, super clean and warm and with the sheep, lambs and dogs specially Lotta the gumboot dog, and the chickens and Rooster going for a stroll felt like home away from home. Nicole's treats were devine and great location between Greytown and Caterton. Awesome views.

There was nothing to not like, this place is awesome with great hosts. Thanks for allowing us to stay.

Lovely meeting Nicole, and our furry welcome from the very friendly dogs. Really Enjoyed the fresh homemade bread, eggs and afgan biscuits, what a treat. Bed was very comfortable. Waihakeke Cottage Is a lovely place to stay I highly recommend.

The freshly home made bread was amazing

I loved Nicole's friendliness and attention to detail

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

This was an excellent location. Quiet, roomy, warm amd everything we need. 10 minute to where we wanted to go and great contact. Highly recommended.

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The owners were friendly and made sure that our stay is comfortable and enjoyable. Nicole made home baked goodies too! We had a lovely time!

Close to our destination, really easy to access

Brilliant accommodation, great location, peaceful, warm, comfortable, with great amenities and lovely hosts. I would highly recommend staying here. Great value for money. Thanks Nicole

Everything was excellent

Location was quiet, bed had an electric blanket & the cottage had a heat pump which heated the place up perfectly. Spacious and clean. The freshly baked loaf was a real treat, thank you very much Nicole! Having such an amazing greeting from Lotta & Hazel was also lovely. Very well-equipped cottage with clothes washer & dishwasher, would be very nice for a longer stay with own groceries. Decent-sized fridge & freezer.

Being on a lifestyle farm with cattle around, flies will likely be a problem in warmer weather. We stayed in early May in NZ, with the morning temperature at around 6 deg C and very cool evening temperature. Yet there were still flies in the cottage that we had to chase out.

Very relaxing spot, clear directions and great communication, friendly hosts. The cottage had everything we needed for a weekend getaway.

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This property is ideal for families lots for the children to do. We had a lovely time and will return sometime in the summer to use the pool.

Host was very welcoming, even baking fresh bread. Great shower.

The couch was a sofa bed and was uncomfortable to sit on to read, including of single chair.

Located at the edge of Carterton the cottage is a good base to explore the Martinbourough-region. We also made trips to Cape Palliser, to the Putangirua Pinnacles (the Dimholt Road for lotr-fans), the Rivendell-location and the Waiohine-Gorge. Breakfast with homemade bread and fresh eggs was outstanding and the hosts recommended lovely restaurants. Last but not least - we loved Hazel and Lotta, the two dogs of the family. We'll try to come back soon!

Spacious house with full kitchen, new and clean. Location is good just few steps outside Carterton town. Host is very kind to provide fresh eggs, bread and cake. Recommand to stay.

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Comfy bed in room, great shower, fantastic pool, had a full kitchen, coffee pods, extras such as baked bread & biscuits. We loved the friendly dogs and animals on site too. Great communication and friendly owners. We enjoyed the country feel yet so close to both Carterton and Greytown.

Nothing, apart from our power going off which was out of their control, everything was awesome. We were given candles and a torch lamp to help.

Spacious and clean space. Felt like hone away from home Very friendly doggies too Great homemade bread and eggs and cookies yummmmyyyy

The little extras very much appreciated. Home baked bread and cookies and fresh eggs!!

Peaceful rural environment yet close to most things

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We were greeted at the driveway by the owners' labradors, who brought gifts of gumboots and plant pots. We had delicious fresh eggs from the chickens and a loaf of freshly baked bread delivered while we were out. As well as homemade cookies, which our daughter absolutely went to town on! We really appreciate Nicole's accommodation for our children. She had a porta-cot set up and a huge box of toys. All in all, Waihakeke Cottage is great value for money. We would book again in a heartbeat.

I can honestly say that there wasn't a single thing that we didn't love about our stay.

Friendly host, very relaxing, central to everything we wanted to do. Topped off with homemade bread and fresh farm eggs.

Location was great, hosts were fabulous. We were treated to fresh bread, eggs, cookies along with muesli and honey etc and they even made cupcakes for my Mum's birthday, so thoughtful. The beds were super comfy, accommodation was lovely and clean, and the shower was great. Was nice looking out onto the farm, patting the sheep and watching the calves and cows. Would definitely stay again, thanks Nicole!

Lovely bread with cereals. Owner offered fresh eggs from own chooks.

Kitchen scissors will be really helpful

Rural retreat. Freshly baked loaf, jam and eggs a welcoming thought. Toys for children. Very comfy with great views

Lovely place! We were warmly greeted by Nicole and the dogs on arrival. Spotless cottage very comfortable and well outfitted for longer stays. Bed was very comfortable and a very good shower. We were spoiled with freshly baked bread, cookies and eggs.

Really nice place to stay close to Greytown.

There was a great selection of books (adult reading and children), children's toys, and board games. The cottage has an open plan kitchen, dining and living room... very roomy. The heater, lights and towel rail were all on for our late arrival... this was much appreciated. The bathroom had nice moisturiser, shower gel and hand wash :) ... A lovely shower...good water pressure. The full kitchen was excellent...oven, hob, normal sized fridge freezer, washing machine (in the kitchen) (clothes horse for drying), dishwasher, nespresso machine, toaster and kettle. The cottage is set just back from the main highway. A guest has the luxury of the peaceful farm and also the easy access to head north or south for their travels... The beds were good ... electric blanket ... restful sleeps (a mattress topper for the main bed could be a good addition). The hosts - Nicole gave great driving instructions ... Finding Waihakeke Cottage was no problem, because of this. They left a beautiful gift of fresh bread and cookies! Our stay was stress-free! Thank you very much.

Leaving! :) We would've liked to have stayed longer to enjoy the surrounds. There was only one thing that we noticed...it could be an idea to have a bit more choice regarding spreads for the home baked bread?! ... Local honey (apiaries), local jams (orchards), as well as the usual peanut butter, and marmite ... We noted nothing else apart from that.

The house was absolutely beautiful! So peaceful & quiet, whole house which was spacious! The owners were so lovely. There was a lovely loaf of fresh bread & cookies which had been hand-made left for us upon arrival (very much enjoyed) as well as milk & butter in fridge + coffee machine. Heating was on for us as it was a chilly winter night outside! House was lovely and warm with a comfortable bed + electric blankets! There was also an extra bed in the lounge area too. Large kitchen with dining table, super comfy couch + TV, board games & free wifi. Pet friendly which was a huge plus, we were able to bring our dog with us. Upon arrival we were greeted by the owners who were lovely & showed us everything/had a great chat & welcomed us in! Definitely will be staying again! We loved it!

Location is convenient to Greytown, Martinborough and Carterton

The store room in the bed room should at least be covered so is out of sight. It would be great that we were offered to view or feed the animals 😢

Great location close to Carterton and Greytown but on a farm. Fantastic home baking, thank you!!!

Only issue was turning into the driveway at night from the Greytown side. Couldn't see it as no lighting so had to go past and turn around in Carterton.

The cookies and fresh bread

Shower was unpredictable

Lovely place and very comfortable she also made us bread which was delicious 😋

Super friendly host, beautiful location, fantastic home stay and facilities. Fresh bread, farm eggs and cookies awaiting our arrival. Magical 🥰

There was nothing not to like about this homestay, just gorgeous!

Loved being on the farm and away from the main road. A self-contained, spacious apartment with everything you could possibly want to make a stay comfortable. So appreciated the freshly baked bread and free-range eggs, the fruit and real coffee. Really enjoyed the views across the farm and country experience. Wonderful host who made us feel very welcome, stopped for a friendly chat, then gave us space. Warmly recommend.

All great!

Loved the country location and the home baking, and friendly host

the smoke alarm was open with no battery

Lovely large cottage with all amenitities. Friendly hosts. Enjoyed so much we stayed an extra day!

Nice quiet location despite being close to sh2

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Very tasty continental breakfast avaliable, with fresh eggs and freshly baked bread. This quiet cottage is right between Caterton and Greytown, so plently to do within 10 mins driving, but it's rural location lends to a peaceful calm.

Nicole was a definitely the hostess with the mostess! Fantastic accommodation if you want to get away from the city to enjoy some rural tranquility. On arrival there were fresh free range eggs and a freshly baked loaf of bread in a 'welcome' tray on the table. Nicole also provided cereals and breakfast condiments. Good sized bedroom with queen bed and wardrobe. The beds were extremely comfy. The house was modern with lots of space and suited our needs. Friendly farm dogs were a bonus!

There is nothing I didn't like. The booking far exceeded my expectations.

The dogs!!!!!! stole my heart! Size of the cottage was perfect for our family of 5.

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Lovely hostess free range eggs,, home made bread, cookies, and jam were a real treat. Lovely restful rural views.

Very comprehensively furnished with everything you could need. Warm and welcoming host who brought freshly baked bread and eggs. Great location.

Nothing. Just wish we could have stayed longer.