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--WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD

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Woodburn Cottage
Woodburn Cottage
Lounge
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Tawa, Wellington
  • Sky Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • TSB Bank Arena
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

--WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD

Superior, private, self-contained fully equipped, modern rural getaway on owners 2ha property.
A peaceful place to relax and enjoy the countryside of Takapu Valley.
Handy to Tawa, Johnsonville and Porirua and only 15 minutes from central Wellington.
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Special conditions:
No Smoking: in the cottage nor anywhere in the grounds
Check-in is from 2 pm check-out 10am, unless prior arrangements made.
Payment in full before keys are handed over

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

CarolnAlan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A port-a-cot is provided for up to 18 mth olds
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet families/friends get togethers allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted inside or out

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: quiet families/friends get togethers allowed
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wellington

Located in Takapu Valley, a neighbourhood in Wellington, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Te Papa and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car. Travelling with kids? Consider Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, or check out an event or a game at Sky Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Tawa, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Sky Stadium - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Te Papa - 17 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Tawa Takapu Road Station - 5 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nada Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Esquires - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is --WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at --WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD?

As of 14 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at --WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD on 15 May 2025 start from NZ$201.25, 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.

What time is check-in at --WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at --WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is --WOODBURN COTTAGE-- Superior self-contained rural - 15 mins from Wellington CBD located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden and Plimmerton Beach. Waiohine Gorge and Otari-Wilton’s Bush are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Wellington's Best Kept Secret

Looking for a top place to stay - look no further - this place is stunning and ticks all the boxes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurell G.

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

Peace and quiet with a fantastic view

What a great cottage with fantastic view, birds cheeping morning and evening, great deck and the most comfortable bed we have had since leaving our Tassie home a month ago! Couldn’t recommend this little gem more highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie M.

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

Cottage delight

Tye cottage was exactly like the online profile it has. Would absolutely go again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

Beautiful place

A really lovely property, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there as a couple. Wouldn't recommend to anyone other than mature couples due to pristine white/cream carpets though. Having been a cleaner in 4 star hotels myself I certainly would have made sure the sheets were clean and the toe nails were hoovered up from the mat though. Being there for a very strong earthquake, personally I would have made sure my guests were safe. We were up seeing if our hosts lights were on and listening for any help that may have been needed: but maybe that's just us. Luckily our concern for our hosts was aided by the trees that had been cut down so from the main house the cottage could be easily seen into. The neighbour yelling at their children wasn't as entertaining as one might have thought it would be, given we had both come away for a peaceful retreat to leave stress and our own children behind. I hope our guests appreciate that we did the dishes and cleaned up after the earthquake which was strong enough to knock things over, spill drinks and knock mirrors off the wall, so sincerely hoping there was no structural damage to the lovely building. A truly beautiful place, modern cottage with almost every amenity provided - a very nice place for mature couples to stay and conveniently very close to city centre, airport and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shay S.

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

Amazing stay, hope to book again soon

What an amazing property we hope to return soon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet w.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Fantastic. Well stocked and provisioned.

Beautiful property with quality fittings all around. Very nice and tidy. Everything provided and at the best of quality. Definitely going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine N.

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

Loved this home away from home

The cottage was a perfect home away from home. We come from the tropics and to have a nice warm cosy place to come back to was lovely. Although the views were of rolling hills, it was short 10 minutes to shopping and amenities and 15 minutes to the city. We loved our stay here and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois F.

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

Easter weekend away

We loved the view! The children enjoyed the tennis court. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G., Hamilton

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

A piece of Paradise in the middle of Wellington.

Delightful property with lovely views from the lounge. In the heart of Wellington but situated in the hills. Wonderfully clean, great decor and very comfortable. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Short business trip to Wellington

Lovely quiet place to stay after a long drive and long day in the city. Very cozy, amazing view, it was prefect :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

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

Perfect

Excellent accommodation, great location, superb host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene J.

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

Relaxing Country Cottage

A lovely relaxing stay. Gorgeous setting. Hosts were very respectful of privacy and friendly when we needed assistance. Would definitely recommend or stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia M.

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

Great stay

It was a nice stay, thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Choo Y.

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

Luxury Behind a Journey

The hosts certainly didn't exaggerate with the rural description; the cottage isn't easy to access without some means of transportation (they will certainly warn you if you think that trekking up to their house on a cold winter night from Takapu Valley station is a good idea), and the cellular coverage can occasionally break. The gate system is not the most easy to find as its a couple meters way from the gate to your right on arrival. Put those aside and you have a cottage that could put some hotels and apartments in the city to shame. We may have been easy to please, but the cottage spelt luxury with its amenities and space, and despite it being winter during our visit the views are simply breathtaking. The kitchen is very close to the living room so extra caution while frying foodstuffs, otherwise cooking is pretty simple, so does the laundry. Heating is good enough, washroom fully decked with a shower and bathtub to boot. Pickup truck owners may find parking not as straightforward, but otherwise a small issue overall. The tennis court was secluded from the deck view during our visit. Rackets are provided for guests wanting a game or two. During the night when the lights go out from the cottage, the deck presents itself as the perfect place to stargaze if the skies are clear. 10/10. An absolute treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris M., Hastings, New Zealand

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

Woodburn Cottage

Very pleasant stay, beautiful views and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felix R.

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

Wonderful location and place

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Country Cottage

The cottage was immaculate! Hosts were perfect and very patient with us when we had a hiccup with the gate. 100% recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

Amazing

Wonderful location, rural yet close to city centre. Beautiful scenery and stunning home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Private and comfortable accommodation.

Lovely spacious cottage - clean, warm and peaceful. Appreciated the special personal touch by owners. Very enjoyable :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Quiet at home

Quiet and peaceful apart from bird song .Really lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene E.

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

Quiet country cottage in the city

Lovely country setting just a few short minutes from motorway. Great getaway after a day at a conference. Host sent check info about 3 weeks before which was lovely so no second guessing if they have your booking etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent little cottage

Had a smooth checkin as keys were outside the property. Property had a beautiful view and deck and verandah. I stayed with my parents and kids and it was a comfortable stay. The host was very thoughtful and caring. I would definitely recommend. 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Great place to stay, remote, beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Weekend Away

Relaxing great ouf of town location. Would certainly be staying again when time allows
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by CarolnAlan

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