The Gatehouse at Fernside, $300 - $450

1407 State Highway 2, RD1 , Featherston
Ref #: 16973
Max guests: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
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This fabulous holiday cottage is located an hour’s drive from Wellington, 2 km north of Featherston and 8 km from Greytown. Enjoy a stay at one of the Wairarapa’s most prestigious homesteads, explore the beautiful English gardens, play tennis on the lawn, or picnic by the lake, scene of Lothlorien in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Garden lovers will enjoy the seasonal changes at Fernside. Springtime brings forth magnificent displays of daffodils, winter roses, bluebells,camellias and rhododendrons. In summer come and enjoy the herbaceous borders and rose and lily dispays. Autumn provides a rich tapestry of oranges, reds and yellows from the oaks, ashes, maples and liquidambers.

See www.fernside.co.nz

The Gatehouse, dating from the 1880s was originally the stable, carriage house and hayloft, then the chauffeur's quarters on the Fernside estate. It has recently been restored, renovated and refurbished to provide unique accommodation for a family holiday, romantic getaway, or winter retreat.

The Gatehouse offers
3 bedroomed cottage (2 double and 1 twin containing 2 singles)

2 bathrooms – one family with bath and shower, one ensuite with cast iron roll top claw foot bath, double shower and toilet.

Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, electric oven, microwave and dishwasher

Laundry with washer/dryer and ironing facilities

Large lounge dining area with woodburner connected to radiators to the bedrooms

TV and Sky
DVD player
Books , toys and games
Free wireless Internet

Complimentary tea, coffee and Milo
Self service complimentary Wairarapa breakfast including bacon, Fernside free range eggs, fruit, cereal, fruit juice, milk, bread, butter, spreads.

The South Wairarapa region offers fabulous cuisine at local restaurants and wineries, but a chef can be arranged to serve meals for in-house dining. Please make enquiries when making the reservation for accommodation.

Outdoor entertaining area with BBQ


Situated 2 mins from Featherston, 5 mins to Greytown, 10 Minutes to Martinborough. Set in the Fernside estate, but with it's own private landscaped garden and sunny deck.
Bed layout: 1 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 2 King single(s)
Nearest main airport: Wellington
Distance: 1 1/2 hrs drive
  • Linen provided
  • No disabled access
  • Children welcome
  • No smoking
  • No pets
  • Bath
  • BBQ
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Cellphone coverage
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD
  • Electric blankets
  • Ensuite Bathroom
  • Fire place
  • Fire wood supplied
  • Food processor
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Internet available
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oven
  • Shower
  • Sky TV
  • Stereo
  • Tea, coffee, sugar etc
  • Tennis court
  • Toaster
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • cottage
  • Kitchen

Rates & availability

Start date End date Duration Guests Rate Extra people
1 December 29 February Nightly 2 $350 $25.00
1 March 30 November Nightly 2 $300 $25.00
Rates: Long term rates negotiable.
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Availability: Available all year.

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