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Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
NZ$231
avg per night

Explore the area

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Greytown, Wellington
  • Place, Stonehenge Aotearoa
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cobblestones Village Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexia Urban Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
The current price is NZ$231
avg per night

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About the area

Greytown

Greytown is home to this bed & breakfast. Fell Locomotive Museum and Vintage Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa.
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What's nearby

  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 17 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 24 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ginger’s Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Tin Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown

Boutique accommodation in Greytown, the heart of the glorious Wairarapa and less than 5 minutes walk from Greytown's picturesque town centre

Shy Cottage is a stand alone 1890's settlers cottage, nestled at the back of our property, which allows for privacy and peace and quiet. It was moved onto the section in 2002 and was renovated and insulated so now is cosy, warm and romantic. There is a full kitchen with a dining area and lounge with a wood burner. Off the comfortable bedroom is a lovely bathroom with a claw foot bath and separate shower.

Shy Studio is a cosy peaceful space at the rear of our 1890's settlers cottage. It has a separate entrance and is surrounded by gardens which allow for privacy and peace and quiet.
You are self contained in a lovely light airy room with a comfy bed, sitting and dining area with your own kitchenette

Nestled under the trees is our Garden Spa Bath House. Watch the night sky while sharing a lovely relaxing bath over a wine or two. Please pre-book for an additional $20

Secluded and quiet, both the cottage and studio can be booked as self-catering or with our continental or `DIY' full breakfast kit.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown?

As of 12 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown on 18 November 2025 start from NZ$231.0, excluding 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 Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown located?

Situated in Greytown, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stonehenge Aotearoa, Cobblestones Village Museum and Alexia Urban Winery. Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

Shy Cottage - Boutique accommodation in Greytown Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

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

Beautiful getaway

A beautiful well-restored historic cottage, excellent for a couple's getaway. Excellent amenities - the fire and outdoor spa were highlights. We would certainly visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

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

Amazing place

This place is the perfect wee getaway! Had the most wonderful stay. Great location and the gardens are awesome, all topped off with an outdoor bath. Sandie and Ian are great hosts thanks for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

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great little spot

this was a great little cottage that was really handy to the Greytown shops. The 'Top Pub' is literally a couple of doors down the road and had a great little menu for an easy tea. Lovely spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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Review

Fantastic location, we walked into town, easy access to all amenities. A definite home from home, quiet, relaxing, and the hot tub, bath tub and wood burner, were the icing on the cake!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Wonderful

Fabulous place to stay. Perfect location. Walking distance to Greytown shops, cafes, restaurants. Quiet and warm. Loved it. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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What a beautiful little cottage ! So close to the shops and restaurants in Greytown and centrally located to all that the Wairarapa has to offer. Shy cottage is beautifully decorated and has everything you would expect. Perfect !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaVonne C.

Absolutely perfect :)

This accommodation is very clean and absolutely everything you could possibly need has been anticipated. Several different types of coffee, crisp linen sheets and a spa bath in the garden. A very quiet enjoyable stay we will be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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It is a convenient lovely old cottage with ample room inside and all the amenities we needed including a log fire which was perfect on a couple of cold nights. Not too far to walk to the main street of Greytown and Greytown Hotel almost right next door for a tasty meal. The Host was pleasant and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin L.

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Fantastic stay, enjoyable heritage style cottage. Close to local shops & food, perfect for weekend away. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

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Lovely cosy home

What a beautiful retreat for one or two people. We loved being only a couple of minutes away from the shops, but feeling tucked away in our own private setting. The cottage is small but spotless and well presented. We appreciated the extra touches such as the toiletries, the chocolates, the hot drink selection and the fluffy robes. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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Shy cottage is lovely

Stayed 2 nights in this lovely cottage surrounded by beautiful fruit bearing gardens. Inside is just as beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Beautiful and secluded

We stayed for one night. The location is easy to find and getting access to the property was simple with clear instructions. The cottage is very cute and an ideal size for a couple. It was clean, well decorated and some lovely touches such as bath salts, and chocolates.The spa bath lovely, although it was a little dirty. We sat out in the quite garden and enjoyed the late evening sunshine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi V.

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Great little getaway

Nice to get away from
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredibly comfortable and cute cottage, well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

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Cute cottage!

The house was well appointed, clean and tidy and really nice to stay in. The fireplace makes it really cozy and the bathtub is excellent. It’s a great location, central and good for getting around. The owners garage is right in front of the house though so there were some comings and goings during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy F.

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Lucy

Nice cottage, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry N.

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Lovely historical cottage

Lovely old cottage, warm & comfortable in a great location. Easy check in, friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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Beautiful Cottage with great attention to detail

A lovely night away from the kids, perfect location, beautifully decorated cottage. Was lovely and warm when we arrived and we felt at home instantly. Walking distance to restaurants, shops and loved the attention to detail. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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Great Location

Walking distance to town (and the White Swan!). Lovely little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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Greytown Break

Property was delightful. Suitably historic and authentic. Only issue was that while we received confirmation of our booking we didn’t receive any details of address and check in procedures which meant that we had to disturb the hosts, who were most accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

darryl c.

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Good location

Very nice place close to town but out enough to still be nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel L.

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Great stay

Very impressive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P., Warkworth

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Fabulous stay!

Thoroughly recommend to all travellers to stay at Shy Cottage. Streamlined checkin, quaint and well equipped cottage within walking distance to town. Super comfy bed with the most scrumptious linen. Loved my stay, wish it had been longer! Thanks so much !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn T.

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Brief Wairarapa Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shy Cottage. The accommodation was comfortable and beautifully presented. A great location being so close to the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

R DE S.

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Greytown cottage

Great location and easy walk into town. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023