Butterfly Cottage Martinborough

Butterfly Cottage is a picture book little late 1800s cottage, oozing charm and character. The cottage is steeped in the history of Martinborough. It was once a hairdresser’s shop, then a residence, located on The Square. It was relocated to Malcolm Street in the early 20th century where it was the first home on the street. Less than 10 minutes (600 metres) walk from Martinborough’s vibrant Square, it’s the perfect base from which to explore the village, the wineries and the Wairarapa region. The space Butterfly Cottage is a charming, very old, mostly unchanged home from early Martinborough. Parking is right in front of the cottage on the gravel area. There is room for two small or one large vehicle. The cottage is kept cosy and comfortable by a heat pump/air conditioner in the lounge. Entertainment available with wifi, bluetooth speaker/radio, Netflix, Prime, Freeview and Chromecast. There is a comfy, large two seater leather couch and two fabric armchairs. There are plenty of books to read and a few board games in the hutch. There’s a small kitchen with everything you need, including a Nespresso machine, fridge freezer, stove and fold out dining table for the compact dining area. The main bedroom has a superbly comfortable, firm, super-king bed and French doors which open out onto a deck - perfect for breakfast or for a relaxing glass of famous Martinborough pinot noir. The second bedroom has a firm queen sized bed and an original decorative fireplace. The bathroom has a roll top bath with shower over bath. No laundry facilities are available at the cottage but there is a laundromat at the local BP service station. ***The cottage is very, very old and not overly modernised. The floors slope slightly and some of the floorboards are creaky and can be a little uneven. We think it’s all part of Butterfly Cottage’s charm but if you’re a little unsteady in your feet, this wee cottage might not be the best fit for you. Guest access You'll have the entire house and garden to yourselves Other things to note *Please note that we do not allow parties or events at this property. *This wee cottage is very old. The floors are slightly sloping and the floorboards can be creaky and a little uneven in places. The ceilings slope down to around 1.7 metres in the dining area *Be aware that the shower is over the bath *Butterfly Cottage is not suitable for children under 12 *The cottage sleeps and is insured for a maximum of four people only. Please book for the actual number of guests in your group *No candles or flame of any kind is allowed inside the due to the age of the cottage