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A Country Hideaway

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Lovely sunny cottage with internal garage
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Featherston, Wellington
  • Place, Dorset Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fell Locomotive Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherry Tree Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

A Country Hideaway

Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a stovetop and a Smart TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children Welcome. Games, Toys and Lego to enjoy
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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 # 9824239
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 deadlock

About the area

Featherston

Located in Featherston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Featherston Golf Course and Alexia Urban Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gentian Reserve and Dorset Square. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Featherston, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Dorset Square - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fell Locomotive Museum - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cherry Tree Park - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Featherston Library - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • War Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 31 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto's Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brac & Bow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tin Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quinwah Takeaways - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Empire Hotel - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Country Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Country Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Country Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at A Country Hideaway?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A Country Hideaway located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dorset Square, Fell Locomotive Museum and Fell Engine Museum. Featherston Library and Cherry Tree Park are also within 1 mile (2 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was indeed a country hideaway, very peaceful and relaxing. Little tricky to find despite good instructions, and about 30 minute walk to main area, but delivered as promised. Basic but comfy, well supplied in most areas, and the fire place keeps the place toasty in winter months.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay! We really enjoyed it. Very comfortable and spotless. Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped, clean, and a beautiful area with clear instructions for checking and out. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

Quiet clean relaxing stay. Comfy beds and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent little cottage with everything we needed for a night away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Comfortable, clean and my kid appreciated the lego, sheep and alpacas :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. You are welcome anytime. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private peaceful place. Clean had everything we needed. Highly recommend and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs as a base to explore Wairarapa. Close enough to shops if needed, but secluded enough to think you were in the country. Very clean and very responsive host. Ngā mihi nui.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa P.

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

Great place to stay a night

Was a great place to stay in a beautiful setting with farm animals around the property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Featherston

Great place to stay in a beautiful spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth W.

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

Lovely quiet house

Great little house, plenty of privacy, in a very tranquil setting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

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

Rest & Relaxation

My family loved our stay. It was so quiet and peaceful that we would have been quite happy to stay without leaving the property. Having shops and other places nearby is just an added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denver S.

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

Lovely stay again

Lovely to come back to this accommodation, this time in the summer. The outdoor deck, table/umbrella and wood fire was awesome. Recommend this place for a family or two couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

One night at a lovely place

We had a fantastic stay at this little gem. Very quiet, in the countryside but minutes from Featherston. Was perfect, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine M.

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

Nice quiet bach in a rural area close to Featherston

Well equipped with good indoor and outdoor space. Lovely location. Great host. Just marked down cleanliness due to evidence of creatures in the house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie J.

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

Quick break from city life

We enjoyed a relaxing couple of nights away from busy life in Wellington. Super comfy beds, a lovely warm fire, sheep and alpaca over the fence and kereru on the sky. The perfect winter escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudi R.

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

Relaxing and Clean Cottage

This cottage is amazing. It was so clean and new inside. The beds were super comfy and we all got such a great sleep. The area itself was great for peace and quiet and relaxing with a wine and cheese platter. The host was very accommodating and even notified us ahead of road conditions for getting to the place safely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

Fantastic!

Fiona was brilliant to deal with. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

So peaceful

We stayed two nights in mid-February. The house was clean and tidy. It was beautifully quiet and peaceful, and my teenage daughters loved the sheep! Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Cosy and peaceful

An immaculately clean and tidy wee house in a peaceful country location. The evening was chilly and so we enjoyed the fire. Thanks very much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2023
Thank you so much for taking care of our property, you and your family are welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Pleasant Wairarapa property

A nice rural property to stay at for a break from city life. Very, very clean on arrival. Beds are comfy. Lots of bird life to watch and listen to. Cottage located beside the paddocks of the main home, so there are sheep and alpacas nearby which adds an interesting and rural aspect. Easy and quick access to Featherston for any grocery needs etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan, 2024
Lovely people to have come and stay at our cottage. Very respectful. Thank you for taking good care of our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denver S.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Really enjoyed staying at this home away from home. Loved the feel and relaxing atmosphere. You are hidden away from busy places but near enough to enjoy the sights of the Wairarapa. Warm with a fire and heaters. Well furnished and carpeted. Bedding was lovely and warm. Such a peaceful home with lots of nature - was awesome to wake up and see a bunch of Llamas visiting us for breakfast! Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome anytime 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

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

Perfect getaway

This house is a wee gem! Beautifully tucked away in a rural setting and yet close to the shops, it’s really the perfect location! The hosts were super friendly and helpful, going out of their way to remedy a wee issue with the tv. We felt very welcome and at home. The house is homely, comfortable and has all the comforts of home. We can’t wait to make this our regular getaway location! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vikram K.

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

Relaxing Stay in the nature

It was a good location with lot of birds activity around the house. Didn't feel like living so close to town. There was good space around house for kid to play. House is well equipped. We did day trips to Castlepoint and Masterton park which would have been bit of a drive from wellington for a day trip with kid. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would defiantly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

vicki c.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Don't assume

The environment was lovely, enjoyed the Llamas'. I went with a friend. Unfortunately the only bed made up was a double. We did not want to sleep together and preferred our own room. We couldn't find any single sheets for the other beds.It is very cold in Featherston at this time of year, a heater was not provided. There was a fire place but no kindling and the wood ran out. we were very cold.Only one key was provided so had to leave property unlocked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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