10/10 Excellent
Joan G.
21 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joan G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
The Forest House, Martinborough
Holiday home in Pirinoa with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13140 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pirinoa, Wellington
- Place, Coney Wines18 min drive
- Place, Muirlea Rise21 min drive
- Place, Palliser Estate21 min drive
- Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
The Forest House, Martinborough
A rural escape. A forest, a stream, an orchard, paddocks. Come here to get away from it all. There's plenty of space too, so bring the family or friends, and bring the dogs. Located approximately 20kms away from the Martinborough town square, and approximately 14kms away from the wild coastline at Lake Ferry, you can base yourself here to explore this scenic corner of South Wairarapa. Or you can stay in, and enjoy the laidback country lifestyle.
Newly decorated open plan living, dining and kitchen, polished wooden floors throughout the house. The kitchen is complete including a stunning 5 burner gas smeg oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and soda stream. Bathrooms with underfloor heating.
The facilities
- Deck, outdoor lounge suite, outdoor dining suite
- 65 inch smart television, and board games.
- Toasty warm in winter, cool in summer. A fireplace, and heaters in every room.
- Three bathrooms, walk-in showers, two with overhead satin jets shower heads plus a free-standing claw bath.
- Fully equipped laundry including dryer, iron, ironing board and clothesline.
The rooms
- The Master bedroom has a super-king bed, walk-in wardrobe with shelving, heater, ensuite and walk-on access to outside.
- Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed, wardrobe, heating, Bedroom 2 uses the main bathroom. Opens onto deck.
- Bedroom 3 has a super-king bed, Bedroom 3 uses the main bathroom. Heater. Opens onto the deck.
- Bedroom 4 has two double bunks (sleeps 3 each bunk), A single children's cabin bed. Heater.
You'll have access to the entire house and property
Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.
The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region
The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region
No Parties!
Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.
Security cameras are being used on this property to monitor the entranceways
No parties!
Newly decorated open plan living, dining and kitchen, polished wooden floors throughout the house. The kitchen is complete including a stunning 5 burner gas smeg oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and soda stream. Bathrooms with underfloor heating.
The facilities
- Deck, outdoor lounge suite, outdoor dining suite
- 65 inch smart television, and board games.
- Toasty warm in winter, cool in summer. A fireplace, and heaters in every room.
- Three bathrooms, walk-in showers, two with overhead satin jets shower heads plus a free-standing claw bath.
- Fully equipped laundry including dryer, iron, ironing board and clothesline.
The rooms
- The Master bedroom has a super-king bed, walk-in wardrobe with shelving, heater, ensuite and walk-on access to outside.
- Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed, wardrobe, heating, Bedroom 2 uses the main bathroom. Opens onto deck.
- Bedroom 3 has a super-king bed, Bedroom 3 uses the main bathroom. Heater. Opens onto the deck.
- Bedroom 4 has two double bunks (sleeps 3 each bunk), A single children's cabin bed. Heater.
You'll have access to the entire house and property
Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.
The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region
The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region
No Parties!
Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.
Security cameras are being used on this property to monitor the entranceways
No parties!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Pirinoa
Located in Pirinoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cambridge Road 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 Palliser Bay and Rimutaka Forest Park.
Pirinoa, Wellington
What's nearby
- Coney Wines - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
- Muirlea Rise - 21 min drive - 26.7 km
- Palliser Estate - 21 min drive - 27.1 km
- Cambridge Road - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
- Ata Rangi Vineyard - 23 min drive - 27.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cahoots - 6 min drive
- The Land Girl - 6 min drive
- The Label Room - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip accommodation
Steve H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dianne B.
7 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A peaceful environment with great facilities
Dianne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate P.
1 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kate P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
21 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Native bush splendor
Paul E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Miimetua D.
30 November 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Miimetua D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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