Title: The Forest House, Martinborough 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 # The Forest House, Martinborough Holiday home in Pirinoa with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95401400/95401338/c930bfa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95401400/95401338/0a60f3b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95401400/95401338/cd59142f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95401400/95401338/8ce47d00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95401400/95401338/12201414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the scenic South Wairarapa region at this rural retreat. With plenty of space for family, friends, and pets, you can unwind in the laidback country lifestyle or explore nearby attractions like Lake Ferry and Martinborough town square. Enjoy open plan living with polished wooden floors, a fully equipped kitchen featuring a gas Smeg oven and outdoor dining suite. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 131507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Forest House, Martinborough A rural escape. A forest, a stream, an orchard, paddocks. Come here to get away from it all. There's plenty of space too, so bring the family or friends, and bring the dogs. Located approximately 20kms away from the Martinborough town square, and approximately 14kms away from the wild coastline at Lake Ferry, you can base yourself here to explore this scenic corner of South Wairarapa. Or you can stay in, and enjoy the laidback country lifestyle. Newly decorated open plan living, dining and kitchen, polished wooden floors throughout the house. The kitchen is complete including a stunning 5 burner gas smeg oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and soda stream. Bathrooms with underfloor heating. The facilities \- Deck, outdoor lounge suite, outdoor dining suite \- 65 inch smart television, and board games. \- Toasty warm in winter, cool in summer. A fireplace, and heaters in every room. \- Three bathrooms, walk-in showers, two with overhead satin jets shower heads plus a free-standing claw bath. \- Fully equipped laundry including dryer, iron, ironing board and clothesline. The rooms \- The Master bedroom has a super-king bed, walk-in wardrobe with shelving, heater, ensuite and walk-on access to outside. \- Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed, wardrobe, heating, Bedroom 2 uses the main bathroom. Opens onto deck. \- Bedroom 3 has a super-king bed, Bedroom 3 uses the main bathroom. Heater. Opens onto the deck. \- Bedroom 4 has two double bunks (sleeps 3 each bunk), A single children's cabin bed. Heater. You'll have access to the entire house and property Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency. The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region No Parties! Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency. Security cameras are being used on this property to monitor the entranceways No parties! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110651500/110651475/3b3ff407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy home, plenty of room for the whole family Lake Ferry - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=110651475&PinnedHotelID=110651475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27690000/27680400/27680340/861b6a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ELLSTONE farm,4km from Mba, mountain views,private,spa.Wifi.(linen extra fee) Martinborough - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 294 reviews £125 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=27680340&PinnedHotelID=27680340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73090000/73089600/73089549/b9923446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Ferry Bach @lake Onoke South Wairarapa and Spa Wairarapa - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Fireplace 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=73089549&PinnedHotelID=73089549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/47000000/46990700/46990613/e098d641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rose Cottage - summer pool - Kahutara, Wairarapa Kahutara - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=46990613&PinnedHotelID=46990613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71770000/71761300/71761210/647aaf23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tuhitarata Country Estate Studios Pirinoa - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=71761210&PinnedHotelID=71761210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71730000/71725200/71725158/a7e3f5a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach 1 - Loburn Bach Accommodation, in the Lake Ferry Village Lake Ferry - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=71725158&PinnedHotelID=71725158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71970000/71964600/71964600/e6657296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach 2 - Loburn Bach Accommodation, in the Lake Ferry Village Lake Ferry - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=71964600&PinnedHotelID=71964600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83480000/83471800/83471746/4486e5e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tuhitarata Hideaway. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 148548 ## About the area Located in Pirinoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fell Locomotive Museum and Dowse Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate. [Visit our Pirinoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pirinoa.dx553248635929333133) [View more Holiday homes in Pirinoa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pirinoa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635929333133-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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-41.31697%2C175.25392&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-xtdyYAohFbwqsPVlS7xIbITnec=) Pirinoa, Wellington ### What's nearby - Palliser Estate - 23 min drive - 16.8 miles ### Getting around - Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 56 min drive - Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 103 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cahoots - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Label Room - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Land Girl - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Forest House, Martinborough pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Forest House, Martinborough? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Forest House, Martinborough? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Forest House, Martinborough located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Palliser Bay, Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate. Muirlea Rise and Ata Rangi Vineyard are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Forest House, Martinborough Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve H. 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work trip accommodation Awesome property, great set up and very peaceful ##### Steve H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne B. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A peaceful environment with great facilities Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, and plenty of outdoor seating. Superb range of cooking vessels, plates etc. We would recommend having more chairs or couches in the living room... what was there were not particularly comfortable and seating was not sufficient for our group. ##### Dianne B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miimetua D. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday The house was beautiful the lawns could have been mowed. We couldn’t fine the BBQ and wish we had the internet couldn’t fine the hair dryer but apart from those things was a lovely stay we would recommend to family and friends thank you for having us. ##### Miimetua D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul E. 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Native bush splendor A restorative and relaxing few days in this beautifully restored character home. We loved having our fur baby with us and the house is well set up for that. The native bush-lined driveway is magical, and we loved walking around the property's gorgeous grounds to the sounds of birds singing. Paradise. ##### Paul E. 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