Title: Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views Riverfront cottage with kitchenette and balcony ## Photo gallery for Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views ![Outdoor dining - Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views (Greytown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30390000/30384900/30384876/49162727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views (Greytown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30390000/30384900/30384876/41c81f14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views (Greytown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30390000/30384900/30384876/w2499h1667x0y3-b06ff403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views (Greytown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30390000/30384900/30384876/def20392.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views (Greytown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30390000/30384900/30384876/w1125h837x0y224-737781d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Overlooking the picturesque Wairarapa countryside, Lovely Historical cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind in your private haven with BBQ and breakfast supplies, including tea, coffee and preserves. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views Unwind and relax in our Lovely Historical cottage 5 min from Greytown , beautiful views over the Wairarapa countyside. Fully private with BBQ and breakfast supply's provided tea, herbal teas, coffee, bread, milk, cereals and preserves . 5min to Greytown with nice restaurants and 8min to Martinborough, famous wine country with great restaurants . We are just 5min from one of the best brown trout rivers in New Zealand. Not suitable for children. Tom your host is onsite and available for any needs! Tom’s phone number is 0273460227 Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Free firewood - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96680000/96673100/96673018/3c700e6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Altitude Studio Apartment Martinborough - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Living/Dining area 8.4 Very good 5 reviews CA $165 CA $229 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=96673018&PinnedHotelID=96673018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30359700/30359602/831453b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ica Station Whare, (1 Bedroom Garden Cottage) Whareama - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet friendly 9.4 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=30359602&PinnedHotelID=30359602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71980000/71971900/71971852/2e2df5d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moeraki Station Holiday House MARTINBOROUGH - Free WiFi - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $151 CA $324 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=71971852&PinnedHotelID=71971852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39410000/39405400/39405385/a287011f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prodigal Daughter Gourmet Lodge Martinborough - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 47 reviews CA $198 CA $230 total includes taxes & fees Dec 24 - Dec 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=39405385&PinnedHotelID=39405385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429400/31429372/aa21b99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio set in beautiful english cottage gardens Greytown - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews CA $88 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=31429372&PinnedHotelID=31429372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28770000/28763700/28763611/595af665.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Greytown Cottage, Fast Fibre, SkyTV, all Linen and Cleaning fee included. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Historic Drover's Cottage Beautiful Views Greytown Historic Drover's Cottage Beautiful Views Historic Drover's Beautiful Views Greytown Historic Drover's Beautiful Views Historic Drover's Beautiful s Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful Views Cottage Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful Views Greytown Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful Views Cottage Greytown ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.12733%2C175.45659&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w3fL4EAPBAVaDsxysQXmz1GhmUE=) Greytown, South Wairarapa #### What's nearby - Alexia Urban Winery \- 4 min drive \- 6.1 km - Cobblestones Village Museum \- 5 min drive \- 6.8 km - Stonehenge Aotearoa \- 5 min drive \- 6.8 km - Palliser Estate \- 9 min drive \- 13.6 km - Muirlea Rise \- 10 min drive \- 14.7 km #### Getting around - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The White Swan - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Tin Hut - ‬5 min drive - ‪Corner Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Turkey Red - ‬6 min drive - ‪Aperitif - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views? ### Where is Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Historic Drover's Cottage - Beautiful views Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 110 8 - Good 62 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joerg L. Dec 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good stay Nice place to visit little towns in the near ##### Joerg L. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin B. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well located Cottage Great location and quaint Cottage-great fire ##### Justin B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian S. May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little getaway Was a great getaway weekend with the perfect and very helpful host ##### Ian S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin G. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage Great little cottage, central to all towns. Very comfortable and peaceful stay. ##### Erin G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne W., Auckland Jan 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rural outlook and short drive to town Very relaxing spot to stay as a base for exploring round the Wairarapa - look forward to staying there again some time ##### Anne W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne S. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Lovely setting, quiet peaceful ##### Adrienne S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clinton R., Port Melbourne Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage We loved our time here and Tom was a wonderful host. Highly recommended! ##### Clinton R. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Donalda C. Mar 14, 2018 #### Very handy location just out of Greytown. Very handy location just out of Greytown. The cottage was warm and comfortable. ##### Donalda C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### darren/karen m. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quint essential cozy Lovely quite property wuth wondeful hosts. A little off the beaten track but thats make it an 1880's charm ##### darren/karen m. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen B. Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent wee find! An excellent place to stay. Cannot fault it at all. Will definitely be rebooking next time we are down that way. ##### Gretchen B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Juliet A. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cute cottage, basic 'vintage' decor, spacious for one bedroom. Warm and cozy with the fire. No cooking facilities apart from microwave (and summer bbq) but fine for our two nights. Could be a few more basics, eg kitchen cloths, bowls etc. Shower just a dribble. Otherwise fine for a weekend getaway, quiet and clean. ##### Juliet A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane H. Oct 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious cottage Plenty of room and comfortable accommodation. Nice breakfast and personal touches. Friendly host. ##### Jane H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Host met us when we arrived. Had the fire burning so it was nice and warm. ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth D. Feb 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend My stay was perfect. Tom was a friendly kind host. Comfortable quiet accommodation Wonderful area to visit. Warm fine weather ##### Elizabeth D. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S&J H. May 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country retreat Pretty setting. Cosy with fire. Handy to Wairarapa towns. ##### S&J H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen P. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Cottage stay Place was lovely and quaint, very clean with new carpet throughout and new Lino in the bathroom. Tom is an lovely gent, very welcoming. Penny us also lovely. Great place to stay and not too far out of Greytown. ##### Karen P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn G. Jun 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect central spot for our South Wairarapa exploring. As advertised. Wonderful supply of dry kindling and firewood for the wood burner. Very cosy. ##### Robyn G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie C. Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in a beautiful location Tom was so welcoming, he even let us hold one of his chickens! The house is beautiful and lived all the small touches like breakfast foods, butter and milk. We loved hanging out by the pool and chatting with Tom. Highly recommend this place for a weekend away! ##### Sophie C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron Z. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place to relax This is a fantastic bolt hole where you can get away and relax, it's cosy and private. Being close to Greytown it is a good base for exploring the Wairarapa.Cooking is simple, on a BBQ, we loved it.Tom was always available if we needed him, otherwise we were left alone to enjoy the space.See you next year Tom. ##### Aaron Z. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolie C. Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cottage The cottage was lovely, it was spotless and had everything you could possibly need or think of. Having breakfast included was an added bonus. Tom was lovely and welcoming. Will definately be back! ##### Jolie C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. Mar 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious, very clean and comfortable. Love the thick new carpet and the peace of being in the country. ##### Sarah P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jay H. Feb 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage in the Country The cottage is cozy, If you are looking for 4 star this is not for you. If you want clean, comfortable bed. with a view of a few cows and chickens ( no rooster calls). This is the place. Tom was very helpful even gave us home made bread, you dont get that in a 4 star hotel. ##### Jay H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A very nice place to stay in the country with cattle looking at you through the window. A log burner fireplace added to to ambience. Tom was a chatty person and mad us feel welcome. ##### Linda Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam H. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and comfortable relaxing place to stay Fantastic place to stay. Thanks Tom for lighting the fire for us and making it toasty and warm to settle into. Lovely place to stay, comfortable bed and seating, great shower pressure, lovely outlook and private setting. Delightful to have breakfast out in the sun looking across the fields and watching the bird life. Nice and close for Wairarapa mini adventures and dinners. Thanks for a great place to relax and get away into the countryside. ##### Sam H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillipa A. Apr 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Xmas Great ##### Phillipa A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023