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Railway Cottage - Home away from Home

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Martinborough, Wellington
  • Palliser Estate
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Martinborough Vineyard

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single 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.

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.

Property manager

Cheryl Shaw
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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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
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
Property Registration Number 94-29047577565

About the area

Martinborough

Martinborough is home to this cottage. Muirlea Rise and Palliser Estate 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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Map
Martinborough, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Muirlea Rise - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palliser Estate - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tirohana Estate - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In the Neighbourhood Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Haythornthwaite Wines - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joe Kwong on - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coney Wines - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home?

As of 28 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Railway Cottage - Home away from Home on 30 June 2025 start from NZ$379.5, 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 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 Muirlea Rise, Palliser Estate and Cambridge Road. Schubert Wines and Ata Rangi Vineyard are also within 15 minutes.

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. 73 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiley M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tineke V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

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

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

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

Great location and charming home

lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Charm, comfort and location

Railway Cottage was clean, comfortable, full of charm and in a perfect location. Easy walk in to the town centre, shops and restaurants. The bikes were a great bonus for getting to the wineries. Checkin was seamless and communication with Cheryl was easy and Cheryl responded quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sapphire G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Esther B.

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

Perfect, charming cottage

We loved our night at the railway cottage. Unbeatable location about 3 minute walk to the square, lovely house with three bedrooms and cozy lounge, nice deck looking out onto a big backyard with fruit trees. No complaints, everything was great :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky D.

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

Railway Cottage

Was central. Clean. Stayed 2 nights for a wedding. Easy to walk to the square
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Martinborough escape

Very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Lovely Cottage

We loved our short stay here! The cottage is beautiful and in a great location. We loved the outdoor area with the heater as we were there in very rainy weather. It was so lovely to be able to sit outside with a wine / coffee. Cheryl was fantastic and was so helpful when our plans changed at the last minute! We will definitely be back for a longer stay soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Wedding

Was a awesome little cottage it was me hubby youngest son wife and sister and hubby we all pretty big but it accommodated us all ,lovely place would highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eila S.

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

Spacious house in excellent location

All three us enjoyed our stay at this property, located within walking distance of Martinborough's centre. It was very comfortable and well equipped. Keypad access was easy. There were a few maintenance issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Very good

Very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

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

Sister get together

The Railway Cottage was a wonderful cottage for our sister's get together. Clean, tidy and the best appointed Kitchen and Bathroom I think I have ever stayed in. Both the back deck and the Lounge where wonderful for seating, relaxing, eating, drinking fine wine and catching up. Chelsea was a wonderful host, very easy to work with. My sisters and I would definitely stay here again, Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Girls get away

The property was in the best location for us , in the same street as our bike rental, 3 minutes to centre of town so we could just park our car up till it was time to go home. The deck area is where we spent our time at the house and with it having shelter by the trees and a roof on we could stay there in all weathers. We had the best time, our only problem was sandflys we did get bitten a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Shaw

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