House in Martinborough
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this house rental
Less than a ten minute (600m) walk to the Square, Butterfly Cottage is a picture-book late 1800s small house.
The cottage is steeped in the history of Martinborough. It was once a hairdresser’s shop, then a residence, located on the edge of The Square. It was relocated to Malcolm Street in the early 20th century, when it became a family home for many decades.
It’s a cosy, peaceful little two bedroom cottage on a quiet street. The perfect place to come home to after a day exploring everything Martinborough and the Wairarapa region has to offer.
The cottage is a charming old, mostly unchanged home from early Martinborough.
Parking is right in front of the cottage on the gravel area. There is room for two small or one large vehicle.
The cottage is kept cosy and comfortable by a heat pump/air conditioner in the lounge. Entertainment available with wifi, Bluetooth speaker/radio, Netflix, Prime, Freeview and Chromecast. There is a comfy, large two seater leather couch and two fabric armchairs. There are plenty of books to read and a few board games in the hutch.
There’s a small kitchen with everything you need, including a Nespresso machine, fridge freezer, stove and fold out dining table for the compact dining area.
The main bedroom has a superbly comfortable, firm, super-king bed and French doors which open out onto a deck - perfect for breakfast or for a relaxing glass of famous Martinborough pinot noir. The second bedroom has a firm queen sized bed and an original decorative fireplace.
The bathroom has a roll top bath with shower over bath.
No laundry facilities are available at the cottage but there is a laundromat at the local BP service station.
***The cottage is very, very old and not overly modernised. The floors slope slightly and some of the floorboards are creaky and can be a little uneven. We think it’s all part of Butterfly Cottage’s charm but if you’re a little unsteady in your feet, this wee cottage might not be the best fit for you.
The cottage is steeped in the history of Martinborough. It was once a hairdresser’s shop, then a residence, located on the edge of The Square. It was relocated to Malcolm Street in the early 20th century, when it became a family home for many decades.
It’s a cosy, peaceful little two bedroom cottage on a quiet street. The perfect place to come home to after a day exploring everything Martinborough and the Wairarapa region has to offer.
The cottage is a charming old, mostly unchanged home from early Martinborough.
Parking is right in front of the cottage on the gravel area. There is room for two small or one large vehicle.
The cottage is kept cosy and comfortable by a heat pump/air conditioner in the lounge. Entertainment available with wifi, Bluetooth speaker/radio, Netflix, Prime, Freeview and Chromecast. There is a comfy, large two seater leather couch and two fabric armchairs. There are plenty of books to read and a few board games in the hutch.
There’s a small kitchen with everything you need, including a Nespresso machine, fridge freezer, stove and fold out dining table for the compact dining area.
The main bedroom has a superbly comfortable, firm, super-king bed and French doors which open out onto a deck - perfect for breakfast or for a relaxing glass of famous Martinborough pinot noir. The second bedroom has a firm queen sized bed and an original decorative fireplace.
The bathroom has a roll top bath with shower over bath.
No laundry facilities are available at the cottage but there is a laundromat at the local BP service station.
***The cottage is very, very old and not overly modernised. The floors slope slightly and some of the floorboards are creaky and can be a little uneven. We think it’s all part of Butterfly Cottage’s charm but if you’re a little unsteady in your feet, this wee cottage might not be the best fit for you.
Amenities at Butterfly Cottage Martinborough
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Martinborough
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The hosts were very welcoming and the house was charming. Very comfortable beds, would definitely recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Looked exactly as advertised, had everything we needed - really well-equipped. Comfortable bed. Good walking distance to the main square and a nice quiet street. Fantastic kitchen amenities. Host was great at communicating and check in was a breeze.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Great communication from the host & very welcoming; lovely place to stay
6 / 10Average·May 2022
The location was quiet with a ten minute walk into town. The bed linen was lovely, the pot of chocolates, soap all good.
The stay was OK but really the property was quite basic in certain areas.
The dining table was in an alcove where my husband's head touched the roof. Certainly not a spot for more than two people.
The garden had been maintained at the front but nothing more than that. The back was sparse and uninviting.
Putting a shower over a bath with high sloping sides,
designed before showers were invented, crosses the line between quaint and rustic into plain old uncomfortable. The two shower curtains stick to your body as you try to wash and don't cover the wall behind the taps. This wall (which is behind the bed in the main bedroom) and the floor is looking predictably damp.
All up it's OK for two people for a weekend, but needs a bit more TLC.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(40 Ratings)
"The hosts were very welcoming and the house was charming. Very comfortable beds, would definitely recommend. "
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