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WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

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A traditional Tudor-style house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a chimney.
A large house with a spacious patio, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A stone entrance with a sign reading "The Grande Lawrie."
A spacious room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, and a patterned carpet.
A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, surrounded by framed Beatles memorabilia on the walls.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 18•6 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lower Hutt City, Lower Hutt
  • Place, Belmont Regional Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalon Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Stream Railway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Out bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Outdoor gentlemen's loo

Toilet

Outdoor Ladies' room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

Be the lord or lady of this remarkable estate, one of the best-known properties in Lower Hutt. It is very private yet only 15 minutes away from Wellington CBD.

Your grand tour of this magnificent spot begins at the grand gates and takes you one km up a paved scenic driveway, passing 2 sparkling waterfalls on the way. The main house has been greatly enlarged and upgraded. Tudor-style, it features four generous bedrooms, including an upper-level master suite, many living & lounge areas, both formal and informal. There are also another two out-bedrooms. At every step, this home exudes quality: carara ceilings, jarra/matai floors, timber wall panels, inbuilt seating and lovely leadlight windows. The four bathrooms are situated internally, along with a games room with its own bar. The wine cellar & the huge farm-style kitchen is an entertainer’s dream. Well-insulated, the house is warm & comfortable.

In addition, the plantings on this property have been celebrated for almost a century. Tree ferns, cabbage trees, rhododendrons, avocados, walnuts & nikau palms are all well-established. Birdlife abounds, with tuis, fantails, wax-eyes & kingfishers, while monarch butterflies flutter by. The outdoor entertaining area is welcoming with a fireplace & a built-in barbecue in your own private piece of paradise.

***Please note that it is a minimum of two night stay on weekends.
***We DO NOT allow pets at our property.
*** For special events such as weddings, birthdays, corporate retreats, family celebrations, different rates apply and the cleaning charge is $200. There’s also a bond for events.
***The advertised price is for accommodation only and it’s for 10 people and seven beds. Any additional person incurs a fee of $50 each per night.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Charges may apply. Please inquire within
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please check with us first
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20034310
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Charges may apply. Please inquire within
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lower Hutt

Kelson, a neighbourhood in Lower Hutt, is home to this holiday home. Dowse Art Museum and Gillies Group Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Trentham Camp Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Silver Stream Railway, or check out an event or a game at Hnry Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Lower Hutt City, Lower Hutt

What's nearby

  • Belmont Regional Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Avalon Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Silver Stream Railway - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Moonshine Park - 9 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Queensgate Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Melling Station - 4 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterloo Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daily Bread Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

As of 17 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD on 16 Dec, 2026 start from S$742, 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 WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD located?

This family-friendly Lower Hutt holiday home is located in Kelson, within 3 mi (5 km) of Belmont Regional Park, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways. Silver Stream Railway and Petone Foreshore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Plenty of room for our family gathering. This home has lots of character and history.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2026
Thank you for staying with us Kim
Verified review

8/10 Good

Soon Peng C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very satisfied with the clean and excellent property will recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2026
Thanks for staying with us and for the feedback
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ben F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a big group with lots of space to relax and hang out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jinx B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really special place, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riki K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The drive up to the manor was hard to manoeuvre in certain areas due to us having a 12 seater transit van. We had alot of wet weather during our stay so had alot of water and debris on the driveway also.In saying that, the manor was exactly what we wanted. It had enough space to accomodate all of us, it was clean, tidy and the grounds and surroundings were very tranquil. The home had everything we needed including pots, pans etc to ensure we could have home cooked meals. The beds were super comfortable and all rooms had spare blankets which we used during the storms. The house had 3 floors but didnt take long to heat up during the cold weather. There were 2 main bathrooms for us to shower in and 2 extra toilets which was very handy. We had an issue with the bottom gate and were able to contact the owner and resolve the issue straight away. Communication was fantastic. I would definately recommend the property and will look at returning next time we are in Wellington.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us and for the review 😊
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lance t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
no pets allowed even though they say it is pet friendly.house needs a deep clean in the shower areas.water needs to be sorted ASAP. no pressure in top bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John & Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a fantastic venue for a large family gathering. It is lacking a bit of love though. Lots of light bulbs are out - only 4 out of the 9 in the upstairs bathroom are working! The bottom gate was only working sometimes - so had to manually unlock it to open it - which is a problem in the dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matthew k.

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

Awesome house

Everyone relly liked the house was perfect for what we were doing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jason i.

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

Magical Mansion

We were completely blown away by the Woodroyd Estate! The winding road to the house transported us to another world. The house is spacious and wonderful to explore. Likewise, the grounds were very entertaining to saunter around. It will definitely be the most memorable home we stayed at during our three week vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emilie P.

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

thank you!

Great place for our staff trip, the place was great and we all enjoyed the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leimomi O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
It's an amazing house in an amazing location, but a bit run down. 1/3 of the lightbulbs in the house were burnt out or missing. The oven didn't work properly. It needed a good clean: there were cobwebs in the corners, and it was clear the couch cushions hadn't been vacuumed under in some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

indah m.

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

Amazing house

For a big family reunion this house is perfect! Really cool house and its beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

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

Gorgeous spot in a great location

Had a lovely weekend away with friends before moving overseas. Loved the space, and having opportunities to bring everyone together while also having lots of spaces for different activities and socialising needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hawaiki Kura HakaFusion Group

Amazing property and facilities. We are a dance crew and the garage was perfect for practice. Beautiful estate and views, would definitely recommend and stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sue and Tony

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We had a girls weekend with a murder mystery night. House was perfect for that. Didnt get to enjoy the outside unfortunately due to stormy weather. Close to queensgate and brewtown so location good.House is in need of a revamp and a good clean though. Bins werent emptied in bathrooms, grouting needs redoing as it was black in showers. The kitchen had the basics but dont expect extras like coffee, washing powder, etc. Because all the containers were just about empty. Host was easy to communicate with though when a tree fell across drive in stormy weather. Al
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Serene getaway

Beautiful home surrounded by nature. Great communication with host. Although it seems isolated, there are neighbors within close proximity therefore must keep music to a minimal. Otherwise great for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David W.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
First there was much excitement and anticipation about this stay with a family of 11. there were enough beds for the large group. But, only 2 showers, it was dated and not like the pictures on VRBO or Expedia. The worst part about stay is the water pressure was random, and definitely not working, at times there was no ability to use faucets, wash clothes, THERE IS NO DRYER. only 2 showers, but could not get water and with a group of 11 this was a serious problem. Toilets, sinks faucets, showers, washer NO WATER PRESSURE. Alarm would not turn off no matter how many times we followed directions, long list of rules and info. Out of 5 different stays over a few weeks, this was the worst property we visited and do not feel it was worth the expense at all. We were so hoping to have an excellent stay at a beautiful property at end of our trip, though this was NOT worth the expense at all. Host/Property Manager was kind in communication prior to trip, we had full busy days on tours, so never had a chance to contact during our trip, but it literally felt like we were paying to camp due to water issues. Much older historic property, just not as glamorous or luxury feeling as expected. Everything was very old, we were afraid to break anything we touched old... So kinda ruined our last 3 days unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Haunted mansion, or roach motel?We booked the Woodroyd estate for a week, with plans to have the vacation of a lifetime with our family group in Wellington! Paid nearly 3 grand US, and thought it would be worth it based upon the pictures, the grandeur, and the old World charm. We arrived late in the evening to discover that the narrow winding road next to a steep drop off was hard to navigate in the dark, and was poorly lit. An Uber driver relayed to one of the members of our party that allegedly Uber drivers are reluctant to serve this location because of how narrow and dangerous the road is. The Uber driver claimed that another Uber driver had apparently gone off the steep drop off while driving on the road. Although we have no proof of this, that’s what we were told. The house is spacious, and the grounds are inviting, but the house has an overpowering musty smell. Then the dominoes started falling and everything seemed to go wrong. On the top floor, we quickly noticed some large bugs that looked like roaches. We will attach the video and pictures of these bugs if the review platform allows us to do so. Kids and adults alike were screaming with alarm. We were dead tired from a flight and unloading luggage. My wife inspected the kitchen and noticed a strong fish odor coming from the fridge and freezer. My sister-in-law was trying out the tea kettle, and noticed a strong odor coming from the sink, which she categorized as “the smell of death“. In one of the areas ne
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodger A.

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

Mansion stay away

Really thoroughly enjoyed it.. The host was awesome to communicate with, and the property was all that i thought it would be..clean, beautiful house, really do recommend this property to stay at..thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aroha T.

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

Golf Getaway

Very impressive property, huge bedrooms, great location for what we needed. Recommend highly, only downside is 2 bathrooms for 14 people, 1 being an ensuite. But we made it work no problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

daniel n.

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

Pleasant stay, byo soap and shampoo

The house is huge and beautiful if not old and a bit musky. Plenty of space and accommodated us easily. Communication with manager was slow. For a place that can house so many, there are not enough wheelie bins and you need to byo soap and shampoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Clarissa N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am writing to lodge a complaint regarding the unacceptable condition of the accommodation we booked for our school futsal team from Monday 23rd March, 2026 – Wednesday 25th March, 2026 Our group consisted of 12 students and 4 adults, and the property fell far below the advertised standard and failed to meet basic health and safety requirements.Critical Health and Safety Issues:The accommodation had multiple serious deficiencies that rendered it unsuitable and unsafe for occupancy:1. Complete Failure of Water Supply• No running water was available in showers and bathroom taps beyond an initial 10 minutes, after which the water reduced to a trickle and then stopped entirely• Our group of 16 people was unable to shower at the accommodation for the duration of our two-day stay• We were forced to use shower facilities at the futsal competition venue instead2. Inoperable and Unsanitary Toilets• The ground-level toilet was out of order and had not been cleaned prior to our arrival, with fecal matter remaining in the bowl• The remaining toilets barely functioned and took approximately 15 minutes to refill after each use• The poor water pressure compounded this issue, making the toilets effectively unusable• Our group was forced to use toilet facilities at the futsal competition venue throughout our stay3. Non-Functional Washing Machine• The washing machine did not work due to the water supply issues MORE.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suzanne r.

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

Gorgeous night views over Lower Hutt lights

gardens and surrounding grounds wonderful, vintage style house fabulous. But no instructions for spa bath, plenty of videos but no instructions on how to use them, no tea towels. Small things amiss, still very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hannah M.

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

Amazing Property!!!!

Would love to come back for another stay! We had a great time, the property was awesome and weather was good so we made use of all the outdoor space. The house was clean and tidy and just what we were after. Great space, great beds and definitely a great view. Although there were no flannels or cloths and pepper for our eggs 😆 we made do and all had a fab time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great time

We had a great time and loved the house experience. It was an adventure living in an older house. Loved exploring the outdoors. Loved the outdoor areas. Just something that could be improved on we could have done with an extra bath mat and we were only given 10 towels for a booking of 11 people. All round we loved our time at the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Huong_Nguyen

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Why they chose this property

Just 15 minutes from Wellington CBD the Tudor Style house nestles among beautifully landscaped gardens and perfectly manicured lawns. Inside, the winter bar with its cosy fire. come and stay, you will immediately feel special.

What makes this property unique

Only 15 minutes from Wellington CBD

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