Provence Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power | Cottage in West Taratahi

9.8 (70 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Solway Cottage | Provence Stone Cottage - Wairarapa Retreat with spring water and natural power

2 Bedroom Cottage in Solway, West Taratahi

This iconic Provence style Cottage (built by a French theatre set designer) is a much admired eco-friendly and sustainable 2b/r stone cottage built of local stone and native timber with outstanding views of valley, river and mountains. Near to Carterton, Greytown and Masterton to access vineyard and restaurant treats..
In the very private and picturesque setting, drink pure artesian spring water while listening to abundant birds on your sunny veranda. The 225 acre unspoilt property has its own clean solar/hydro power generation system and the water comes from an artesian spring - tested to exceed treated domestic water. This is a heritage 'Dark Sky' site for stargazing.
Go for a bush walk on the property or in the National Park just across the river, explore Mt Holdsworth, go biking, play golf - or sit around the cosy fire and play games, or visit the popular vineyards and restaurants for a vibrant good-time.
Around 20 minutes to Carterton/Greytown/Masterton or less than 30 mins to Martinborough this is an adventure escape that represents the Wairarapa 'good life'. Come and Enjoy our environment and escape pressures for a while!
TRAVEL TIP: You can bring your bike on the train from Wellington and it is a flat 17K ride on rural roads to the Cottage from Carterton rail station.

This 2 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Kitchen, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Solway. Enjoy your stay in Solway at this Cottage.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
TV
Private Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed anywhere on this property
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water park
  • Boat on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golfing on site
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
General
  • Composting
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Unit size: 1023 sq ft (95 sq m)
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • Dutch
  • German
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In the mountains
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • In a rural location
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Children's toys
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Phone
  • Living plant wall
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
Internet
  • Internet access
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed;celebrations only for registered guests
Pet Policy
Note from host: we have a strict no dog policy. pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking is not allowed anywhere on this property

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip long-term renters welcome note from host: celebrations only for registered guests parties and events are allowed on site property registration number 7817801 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

License number: 7817801

Reviews

Natalie R.
Aug 20, 2025 12:01:25 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Wonderful place, loved sitting on the porch in the mornings and gently exploring the beautiful valley with Charlie the dog.
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