Bumblebee Cottage is located in Greytown, just a 10-minute drive from the famous wine town of Martinborough . Unlimited free WiFi is offered. The 2 bedroom self-contained cottage offers 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD's, free toiletries and a hairdryer. It has an additional sleepout located in the garden, offering an extra bedroom but no plumbing. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 37 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Greytown
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely gardens and peaceful area. Was a really relaxing place to stay. Home was lovely with lots of interesting things to look at. Host really friendly and welcoming. Great tea and coffee selection.
  • Pam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful cottage loved the tasteful presentation. Warm and cozy on arrival on a winters afternoon. Suited our group of 3 ladies would recommend.
  • Alex
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely, warm, cute little cottage. Really well stocked place, everything you needed, and a lovely breakfast provided. Picturesque grounds with hens roaming around. Hosts are lovely people, very accommodating and helpful, more than happy to give us...

Hosted by gail isaac

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

gail isaac
Our acre is rural yet 5 minutes by car to central Greytown. We are on a sealed road and the property has a park like feel with many trees and flower beds and shrubs. It is very peaceful. Birds abound.
We are a semi-retired well-travelled couple who bought this site and our old cottage in 1988. We are passionate about this part of New Zealand and our homestay was a dream come true to keep us busy in this period of our lives. We used to live in Wellington. I am a watercolourist, gardener, fluent French-speaker and he is a technical writer who works from home on his laptop. Handy for digging large holes, mowing and trimming trees!
Greytown is New Zealand's oldest inland town. Its heritage character, boutiques, hairdressers and beauty businesses, antique shops, many cafés and restaurants attract visitors all year round. Just over an hour from Wellington, ten minutes from Martinborough's wine district, our own cottage on its sealed flat country road is five minutes from the township. A library, medical centre, supermarket, chocolate factory, large indoor and outdoor folk museum, are all a bike or car ride away. No parking meters, all shopping and eating areas are within walking distance on Main Street. The weather is always warmer than any other Wairarapa or Wellington area, as it has its own micro-climate. There is also a gliding club nearby and rivers to swim in. It is agricultural country so we often have flocks of sheep or calves as temporary neighbours over the fence.
Language spoken: French

Area info

Amenities of Bumblebee Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • French

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment via bank transfer is available for guests booking within New Zealand. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Bumblebee Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Bumblebee Cottage

  • Bumblebee Cottage is 1.7 miles from the center of Greytown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Bumblebee Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Bumblebee Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Bumblebee Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Bumblebee Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Breakfast to go