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Railway Cottage - Home away from Home

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A light blue house with a white front porch, a central fountain, and a bench.
A house with a front porch, a central fountain, and a gravel driveway.
A neatly made bed with a white and yellow blanket, two pillows with floral patterns, and a wall-mounted circular decoration.
A residential property with a gravel driveway, a fountain, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and shrubs.
A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located in the village, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 2 bicycles and offers games for entertainment. Enjoy the porch, deck, and patio for outdoor relaxation. Explore nearby attractions like Muirlea Rise and Palliser Estate.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

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

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Martinborough, Wellington
  • Place, Palliser Estate
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Road
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪19 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Railway Cottage - Home away from Home

This lovely cozy retreat is situated in the heart of Martinborough and its surrounding vineyards, cafes, and shops. It's just two minutes walk to the village and an easy walk to some of the best vineyards in the district.

The cottage offers all the charm of yesteryear mixed with modern features and appliances. Railway Cottage's open plan living flows out to a covered deck. The perfect outdoor setting for dining, enjoying the country air or just soaking up the sun with a good book. A lovely heater on the deck for curling up with a blanket on the evenings or cold days.

If you experience one of those rainy days you can relax in front of the gas fire, entertaining yourself with the selection of DVD's, books and board games available.

There are two mountain bikes available onsite if you are looking for some exercise.

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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

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 94-29047577565
Property # 7952548
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Martinborough

Martinborough is home to this cottage. Palliser Estate and Cambridge Road are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park.
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Martinborough, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cambridge Road - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Margrain Vineyard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tirohana Estate - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nära - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tonic Bistro & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe Kwong On Takeaways - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Cottage - Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Railway Cottage - Home away from Home located?

Situated in Martinborough, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Palliser Estate, Cambridge Road and Margrain Vineyard. Schubert Wines and Ata Rangi Vineyard are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute little cottage. Warm and cosy and close to town. Had a lovely stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to come back to after a big day exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only stayed one night it was a lovely cottage. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quaint home!! We were so cosy!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage, everything you need, absolutely loved it

Fantastic cottage, highly recommend, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at the railway cottage. It was clean and well appointed. I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Just a few mins walk from the square, warm clean and comfortable character villa. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Great location everything was as expected...a great place to stay in Martinborough
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great all round stay

The property was clean and very well equipped, indoor and outdoor seating, comfy beds and suited all of our needs. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage stay

Great location, cozy and had everything we needed. Will return !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cottage

Perfect wee place, super close to town. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot, cute house

Well kitted out, warm cottage within easy walking distance of town centre & wineries. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Was beyond impressed with our stay at Railway Cottage. Home was charming and very well maintained and clean. The beds were comfy and exactly what we needed after a long drive. Wish we had been able to stay longer, next time!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2024
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you and please come again 💞👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Get Away

Lovely little cottage ... we really enjoy our stay ...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The host was easy to communicate with and the location was only a few minutes walk to local restaurants, bars, cafes etc. We had a great time and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely Martinborough retreat

We had a lovely stay at the Railway Cottage! The cottage was very sweet, clean and well equipped. The location is excellent, a few minutes walk away from the center of Martinborough and the host, Cheryl was lovely and very accommodating. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Enjoyed our stay very much, wish we could have stayed longer. Will be back again later in the year for a longer stay. Very relaxing home and so close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and charming home

lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly located

Unfortunately it was a very short stay as we arrived after 8pm. Gorgeous house in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Could not rate this stay any more highly. Cheryl was extremely accomodating in some requests we had leading up to our stay, and the house itself is a gorgeous and spacious property. Super close proximity to the Square as well. Stayed in Martinborough a few times, and this by far was the best experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a girls weekend

Sheryl is a fantastic host and very accommodating. The Cottage is very comfortable and in a fantastic location - very close to the square. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again. Thanks Sheryl.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, warm, great location

Beautiful garden and living spaces. Life really slowed down which was exactly what I was looking for- just wish I had longer there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2022
Thanks for your review. It really is a wee slice of peace isn't it. Regards, Cheryl and Chelsea
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic little cottage.

Beautiful cottage. Very clean and tidy, walking distance to Martinbourgh main shops and cafes. Grounds are beautiful and would be a great place to stay in the summer months as well. Great communication with the host, Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage!

This cottage was absolutely incredible. A two minute walk to the centre of Martinborough and really well equipped. Large coffee selection, warm home.. 10/10. Thank you for having us to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Railway Cottage

Fab location. Super inside and outside living. Lots of great touches such as books and games available and also pantry staples.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Shaw

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