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# Tuhitarata Hideaway. Romantic Couples Retreat

Cottage in Pirinoa

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Tucked away on Tuhitarata Estate, Tuhitarata Hideaway offers a serene retreat in a beautifully decorated 1850s cottage. As night falls, unwind with the sweet sounds of moreporks and gaze up at the starry Wairarapa sky. Stroll through the gardens or wander across this picturesque park-like estate.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

## Popular amenities

- Pool

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Tuhitarata Hideaway. Romantic Couples Retreat

Tuhitarata Hideaway has been described as one of the most romantic getaways that a guest had stayed in. It is a beautifully decorated 1850s cottage in its own private glade of trees on Tuhitarata Estate which also hosts Lacewood weddings. The cottage comprises an elegant bedroom and bathroom - and at night, one can hear moreporks and view the beauty of the Wairarapa night sky. You are welcome also to wander the stunning gardens and explore the park like estate.  
The space

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events 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

Onsite 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

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

## About the area

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Pirinoa, Wellington

#### What's nearby

- Coney Wines \- 16 min drive \- 18.0 km
- Muirlea Rise \- 20 min drive \- 25.2 km
- Palliser Estate \- 20 min drive \- 25.5 km
- Cambridge Road \- 20 min drive \- 25.1 km
- Ata Rangi Vineyard \- 21 min drive \- 25.9 km

#### Getting around

- Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 63 min drive
- Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 100 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Cahoots - ‬7 min drive
- ‪The Land Girl - ‬7 min drive
- ‪The Label Room - ‬4 min drive

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## Tuhitarata Hideaway. Romantic Couples Retreat Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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