Aratahi Cottages is set in Carterton and has a private pool and inner courtyard views. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with mountain views. At the holiday home, the units include bed linen and towels. The holiday home features a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 89 km from Aratahi Cottages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Carterton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Deb
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly cat. Great accommodation and view. Friendly host.
  • Rosemary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely spot, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Nice and clean and close to town, highlights were definitely the friendly animals and the hosts were amazing. Would definitely stay again. 10/10 would recommend 😊
  • Bronya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful, peaceful farm location, very cozy cabin with everything we needed. A perfect place to play cards, eat good cheese and drink great wine. Excellent out door seating options on the deck, too.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Catherine and Clint

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Catherine and Clint
Our lovely cottages are located on our lifestyle property just as you come into Carterton - we are the first lifestyle property on suburban edge. Unit 1 is a character cottage which feels homely and welcoming, it has a great private outdoor area with BBQ and feels roomy and inviting, it also has the bonus of a lovely spa bath. Unit 2 is a newer unit which is open plan bedroom/living/kitchen, it also has its own private BBQ area and parking and lovely view of the farmland and ranges. You also have full use of the lovely swimming pool during the warmer months, it's not heated but trust me on our hot summer days it is very refreshing! Carterton has some amazing walks, great winery's and cafe's, Martinborough is also close by for wine tastings and restaurants as well as Greytown for its boutique shops. We are a great position to be in the South Wairarapa, wonderfully quiet in this peaceful corner around an hour away from the Wellington. We have horses and sheep on our property along with the family dogs and cats. Pets are welcome with prior arrangement and must be safe with stock. If you do require the foldout bed there is an additional charge for the bedding for this.
Welcome to Aratahi Cottage, Clint and I (Catherine) are your hosts. Clint's a bit camera shy but I am working on a photo of both of us! We live here on a lovely private lifestyle block with our pets and horses. The horses are very friendly and you may find them looking through your window at time to time looking for food! If you have any questions about the area or things to do, places to eat etc please ask and we will be able to recommend places to you.
Carterton is a very welcoming town with plenty to do, there are great restaurants and bars and many nature walks to do. We are only 5 minutes drive to Greytown shop and Martinborough is only 15-20 minutes away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Aratahi Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool cover
  • Fence around pool
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Aratahi Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aratahi Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Aratahi Cottages

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aratahi Cottages on this page.

  • Aratahi Cottages is 1.8 miles from the centre of Carterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Aratahi Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Check-in at Aratahi Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Aratahi Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aratahi Cottages on this page.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aratahi Cottages on this page.

  • Aratahi Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Aratahi Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Aratahi Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.