The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton

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A garden pathway lined with neatly trimmed hedges and trees, leading to a wooden gate.
Terrace/patio
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with chairs, a bookshelf, and a framed black and white photograph on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, a wooden dining table, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white countertop, and a hanging pendant light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Carterton, Wellington
  • Place, Daysh House Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cobblestones Village Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Martinborough Vineyard
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Carterton

Located in Carterton, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stella Bull Park and Queen Elizabeth Park, while Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Carterton, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Daysh House Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Palliser Estate - 26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 32 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre - 32 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Offering Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The French Baker - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cahoots - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton ?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton on 11 Apr 2027 start from £86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Alchemist Retreat, Studio in Carterton located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Greytown Library, Stella Bull Park and Cobblestones Village Museum. Stonehenge Aotearoa and Gladstone Vineyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and beautifully presented
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful and handy to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gorgeous spot in Carterton with so much love and care put into the place. Great communication - thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend, a really cute setting and clean. Communication was excellent - thank you we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Great place, really nice spot to relax and enjoy yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Carterton

The accommodation is fantastic and the owners are lovely people. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alchemists retreat

Fantastic little place, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great place to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and clean, very relaxing with interesting decor. A little oasis after a very long drive 🚗
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Space

Close to town and very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay, will be back!

This b&b is cute and very stylish. Tastefully decorated in a great location. Would highly recommend. I will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderfully decorated apartment, and beautifully presented. Owners were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nicely decorated room with deck

A very clean private room with freshly polished flooring located at the end of the garden. The room though small, was well laid out with nice refined artistic decor and touches. It had everything you would need for a short stay. At the front it had a nice private deck with seating which would be lovely in a summer's evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotlessly clean and oh so quaint. The layout makes it feel spacious, even though it is not very big. The bed is super comfortable. I was a bit worried about a double bed but it felt more like queen bed - I needn’t have worried. The cooking facilities are simple and there’s no hob or extractor fan. We were reluctant to cook in the main room. There is a bbq though if you want to DIY using some of the great local produce. There are also plenty of places to eat out.We didn’t visit any wineries this time - we explored the region more. I don’t know why we hadn’t heard more about what a great tourist attraction Wairarapa is! Aotearoa Stonehenge was so interesting & fun - not at all what I was expecting.We loved our stay in The Alchemists Retreat. I think we’ll be back for one of the Stonehenge events and we’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A nice stay except for the noise

This is a simple little one roomer. Comfortable, clean and tidy. Great location. Just one thing spoilt it for us was all the noise from the owners and their guests during the day while we were trying to relax. I thought the paying guests should have been given more consideration.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Cottage

What a brilliant location. Tucked un at the back of the main section, far away from main house yet not to far. Upon entering we were TOTALLY in awe of the layout and the decorations. Very suitable to the township. Being cosy was right up there. All amenities in excellent order, including a fridge that was tucked away behind a door keeping the usually fridge noise to a minium. Especially not audible during sleeping. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Martinbourough, Geytown, Carterton area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Carterton stay

Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. As can happen I didn't get any check in information. When I mentioned this to the husband he told me that Chrissy always sent it out and I needed to learn to read! Not a good start after an 8 hr drive to get there. The bed was very comfortable for 1 but for 2 extremely bouncy so if anyone moved it was like being out at sea in a rubber dingy in a storm. Lounge chairs very uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time. Loud ticking clock - took the batteries out. Take care stepping into the room from outside as the mat slips under your feet on the polished floor. Minuscule amount of milk, coffee and sugar, had to get more ourselves even though we booked for 3 nights. Hubby asked for a replacement for the insect spray as it had run out and was very rudely asked "What are you doing here" when he went to the door. Booked 3 nights but only stayed 3. Very dissapointing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There wasn’t a BBQ, but place was lovely and clean and surrounded by lovely gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely wee place. Very quiet. Just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The studio is tastefully decorated and feels like a dream. Absolutely perfect! The gardens remind me of a mini version of the gardens in French villas. Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spotlessly clean

Was spotless and comfy bed but a couple of things I wish I had paid more attention to. Layout meant the bed was close to the fridge which meant I heard humming on and off which along with ticking clock ( I removed battery) was annoying as I’m noise sensitive. I wanted to work on laptop but chairs were not comfortable for working from. Ok for sitting at breakfast for but not suitable for work. Nice shower and water pressure and again spotlessly clean but was a bit chilly with no heater in bathroom. Travelling alone I would have liked a way of securing door from inside as keypad entrance is convenient but meant anyone who knew code could access.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and experience!

We had the great pleasure of staying for two nights in your wonderful home! Would recommend this for anyone interested in a weekend getaway in the Wairarapa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous spot

The property was exactly as it appeared in the photos, gorgeous and had everything we need. Helpful hosts. Would definitely return if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Very clean and tidy.

Lovely clean property. Nice and private with a very friendly blue tuxedo cat!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway overlooking a beautiful garden and decor to dream off.

Hi Chrissie, I want to say thank you for the lovely stay. It's certainly a place of paradise that you have there. Beautiful decor, stunning garden, and so private. The outdoor deck is just a great place to relax with a wine and cheeseboard after a day of exploring the sites if Martinborough, Lake Ferry, Featherston and Greytown. I enjoyed my time away and I'm happy to recommend your little getaway retreat. Megan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Beautifully presented property in a quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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