Title: Character cottage stone's throw from The Square Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Character cottage stone's throw from The Square ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37956400/37956310/ca8f88e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37956400/37956310/0c6f248f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37956400/37956310/2a513d54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37956400/37956310/8afa0a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37956400/37956310/e2c0b584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near The Square, this character cottage offers a warm retreat with polished floors and an open-plan living space. Unwind by the woodburner or enjoy breakfast on the deck overlooking the private garden. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Character cottage stone's throw from The Square Early 1900s character cottage set in private garden, only a stone's throw from The Square. Fully refurbished, open plan with woodburner and polished floors. Both bedrooms, one Queen and one double, open onto the deck, which wraps around three sides of the house. A sun-drenched area with outside seating is a great spot for breakfast or a barbeque. Claw foot bath for relaxing or shower if you prefer. Supplies for continental breakfast provided. Special conditions: Minimum 2 nights' stay all year except, minimum 3 nights' public holiday weekends, 4 nights Easter weekend and Christmas / New Year. Toast Martinborough - minimum 3 nights $350 per night for 4 guests. Please note weekend rates apply Friday and Saturday nights, as well as Sunday nights of holiday weekends Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 not indicated whether 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 ### Property is also known as Character Cottage Stone's Throw From The Square Cottage Character Cottage Stone's Throw From The Square Martinborough ## About the area Martinborough is home to this cottage. Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Martinborough travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Martinborough.dx6035017) [View more Cottages in Martinborough](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Martinborough-Cottages.d6035017-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.21632%2C175.46007&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4UCgOE9SYLfOh9CAGBZyv0PKzus=) Martinborough, Martinborough ### What's nearby - Cambridge Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Muirlea Rise - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Palliser Estate - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Tirohana Estate - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Ata Rangi Vineyard - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 84 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Martinborough Hotel - ‬5 min walk - ‪Neighbourhood Coffee - ‬3 min walk - ‪Poppies - ‬4 min drive - ‪Café Medici - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Village Cafe - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Character cottage stone's throw from The Square pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Character cottage stone's throw from The Square? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Character cottage stone's throw from The Square? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Character cottage stone's throw from The Square located? > Situated in Martinborough, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Muirlea Rise and Cambridge Road. Schubert Wines and Palliser Estate are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Character cottage stone's throw from The Square Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 90 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Christine C. 21 Mar 2018 #### We loved the property, very cosy and clean! We loved the property, very cosy and clean! ##### Christine C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### LODEWIJK H. 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Very roomy, comfortable, well appointed place very handy to township ##### LODEWIJK H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol T. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Martinborough Stay We had a great time. The house was fantastic ##### Carol T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S., Paekakariki 7 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing stay Character cottage in an extremely convenient location, yet still nice and quiet. Pretty garden areas to sit and relax and a well-stocked kitchen. Very friendly host who met us on arrival. Would definitely stay at Ambrosia Cottage again. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken B. 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Martinborough break whilst visiting family from the UK The property was clean,well equipped and very convenient for cafe,shops and restaurants on the square.Walkable to some of the winery's in the area for lunch and wine tastings. ##### Ken B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny M. 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay in Martinborough. We had a very nice stay in a beautiful cottage. It had comfortable beds, a great supply of breakfast needs, walked into the square of Martinborough easily, quiet location. The second time in staying here and would love to stay again. Very quick response to checking in. ##### Jenny M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 28 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Fantastic. Great accommodation, fantastic location and excellent communication. This would definitely be my go it when staying in Martinborough. ##### Angela Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Gillian B. 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ambrosia Cottage Close to town ##### Gillian B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda E. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Cottage Fabulous cottage, so homely. Clearly loved and well maintained. The extra breakfast items were a real bonus. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this great wine area. ##### Linda E. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annabel Z. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two nights in Ambrosia Cottage We loved the cottage which is beautifully set up and very comfortable. It has a lovely garden and is a very short walk to the centre. Marc was really helpful and accommodating. ##### Annabel Z. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jinny H. 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Martinborough weekend We had a wonderful weekend. The cottage was beautiful and the provisions left for breakfast were very thoughtful. We had a very comfortable and relaxing weekend. ##### Jinny H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne M. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy retreat Very clean and nicely decorated cottage with all amenities. We were warm and the beds are very comfortable. For two friends from different towns who wanted to catch up and relax for a weekend it was perfect. Very close to the local shops. (And we can certainly reoommemd Ahoy for fish n chip!) ##### Joanne M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony B. 6 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Peaceful Abode There were some lovely surprises with this place. One was the provision of breakfast - not expected but gratefully received. Secondly was just how clean the place was. It was lovely! Then of course it is so close to everything!! Thank you we had a great time. ##### Tony B. ### 6/10 Okay #### Jude R. 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage Cottage was a lovely little place though mirrors bed head could do with a clean, dead cochroachers and flys not a good look, drive way and garden over grown not good for classic cars. Tree leading to house needs cutting back . ##### Jude R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathryn U. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cathryn U. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mandy B. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mandy B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### ELMA P. 17 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Winery Cottage had not been serviced by the time of our check-in at 2pm. The cleaner arrived soon after the owner was contacted. The issue for our group of 70+ year olds was the first step of the entry steps. Too high off the ground to go up and down. One of us misjudged it, landing heavily & strained his ankle. ##### ELMA P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny d. 26 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekender trip Excellent location to the town square, warm & comfortable, would certainly stay again ##### Jenny d. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moana J. 20 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Such a nice time staying here. Beautiful spaces inside and out. Especially loved the bath ##### Moana J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Nick J. 22 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location to sample the wines of the vineyards Property was great for a weekend stay. So close to the square and vineyards a short distance away! ##### Nick J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam R. 4 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend away Lovely house very close to town. Clean & tidy. Great fire. Excellent communication with hosts. ##### Sam R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eamon O. 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ambrosia Winter Retreat Our first winter rental at Ambrosia Cottage and thrilled to find the woodshed packed to the roof with dry firewood. The log burner is super effective and makes for a wonderful atmosphere. Playing CDs that correspond to to the owners framed ticket stub display is also pretty damn awesome! ##### Eamon O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howie B., Upper Hutt 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Very clean. Very nice. Loved all the vintage furniture. Beds very comfy. 100 meters from great bars and restaurants! ##### Howie B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen N. 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Weekend The Cottage is very clean and tidy and very nicely presented. The Kitchen is fully equiped and having the wood burner is a real bonus. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a nice relaxing place to stay in Martinborough. ##### Stephen N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 21 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Really good location, lovely warm fire. Within walking distance to local restaurant and grocery store etc. Well set up and priced perfectly. 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