The Borough

8 Barlow Road, Martinborough
12
Max Guests
5
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Situated in park like surroundings, adjacent to the Martinborough Golf Course, and walking distance to 'the village'. The Borough is a beautifully appointed urban country retreat. Whether you are looking for a escape for two or more (sleeps up to 12), this self-contained 320 sq metre luxury home stay will provide you with the quiet, relaxed accommodation you are looking for. Please note absolutely: * No animals * No parties * For paying guests only

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: Accessible
Accessible
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Heat pump
Heat pump
Amenity: Under floor heating
Under floor heating
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishes and cutlery
Dishes and cutlery
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: High Chair
High Chair
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Amenity: Wine Glasses
Wine Glasses
Bathroom
Amenity: Accessible Bathroom
Accessible Bathroom
Amenity: Bath
Bath
Amenity: Gas hot water
Gas hot water
Amenity: Hair Dryer
Hair Dryer
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Amenity: Spa Bath
Spa Bath
Laundry
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Entertainment
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Amenity: Sky TV
Sky TV
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: Trampoline
Trampoline
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Broadband
Broadband
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Bedroom
Amenity: Cot Available
Cot Available
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Services
Amenity: Smoke Alarm
Smoke Alarm
 
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Bed layout

1 King(s), 3 Queen(s), 2 Double Bunk(s), 1 Sofa bed(s), 1 Cot(s)

Special Amenities

The laundry facilities are available for long term guests 3 nights and more. You will need to liaise with the Property Manager to have access to the locked garage. There is a full-sized office and desk for quiet remote work. This can also be used as the 6th bedroom for an infant in the cot as it is next to main bedroom. Firewood is limited to one wine barrel and one wheelbarrow. Additional wood may incur additional charges.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Walking distance to 'the village' Golf Course is next door to The Borough and overlooks the 12th fairway. Close to popular wineries Ata Rangi, Runholder etc.)

Reviews

Average Rating: 4
9 total reviews

Janine
A fantastic place to stay with a group of friends. Lots of space and we’ll equipped. A great location and very handy to town and wineries. Look forward to staying there again.
Mountolive
We stayed here with a group of friends and had a great time. The Borough is clean, well maintained, and in a central position, with an easy walk into town and to the wineries. Plenty of heat pumps and an open fire meant it was very warm, and the cooking facilities were excellent. We're looking forward to staying in the summer and using the BBQ. Highly recommended.
ChristineGM
We stayed in this property with our family in early January and while it had the potential to be good, the attention to detail in preparing it for us was very disappointing. For example the BBQ gave us an electric shock when we turned it on (and we've now been told the owners have no intention of fixing this because modern BBQs are of inferior quality!), the fridge froze everything solid, the oven was too filthy to use, there was brown broken beer bottle glass and bottletops left around the outdoor fireplace (a danger to our children) and one heat pump could not be used as it leaked down the wall. This led us to return home a day early, as we had no practical way of keeping food cool or cooking it. While we accept that things cannot always be perfect, when you pay a premium price, chattels need to be in excellent condition, regularly checked and thoroughly cleaned. On the plus side, the property's location is quiet, the outdoor grassed area is lovely, we appreciated being able to use the garage and the extras like children's books and DVDs were wonderful. The inside of the house is very dark, but large and suitable for groups. It could be a great house - it just really missed the mark for us in significant ways which were hard to overlook!
 
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Response from Owner
Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate you taking the time to outline some items we can now address. It’s important that we hear from our guests, so we know of issues as they arise. We have had thousands of people stay at the Borough who love their experience with many being repeat guests. On the odd occasion if there is an issue (there have been very few), we’ve always been able to solve it with them during their stay and make it right either via the Property Manager, her team or speaking to us directly. Unfortunately, our property manager did not hear from you over the five days your party stayed as she would have tried to resolve your concerns. In reply to some of your comments, we’re sorry to hear some of your food was spoiled with the fridge too cold, it may be that the previous guests turned it down? We are also sourcing some replacement parts (ignition button) for the barbeque and yes, we intend to keep the BBQ as it’s a high-quality stainless steel unit which they don’t make to this standard anymore. Thanks – The Borough Owners
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Availability

March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
Booked

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
30 May - 3 Jun $550 / Night for 2 guests$703 Nights
24 Oct - 28 Oct $550 / Night for 2 guests$703 Nights
20 Dec - 5 Jan $550 / Night for 2 guests$704 Nights
Rest of year$550 / Night for 2 guests$702 Nights
30 May - 3 Jun
$550 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $70Min. stay: 3 Nights
24 Oct - 28 Oct
$550 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $70Min. stay: 3 Nights
20 Dec - 5 Jan
$550 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $70Min. stay: 4 Nights
Rest of year
$550 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $70Min. stay: 2 Nights
 
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** Please note we do not take a 1 night booking (you can stay for one night but 2 nights will be charged).**

• minimum 2 nights stay*
• available for short or long term stays
• Payment is by internet banking
• Check out is 11:00 am

* For Toast Martinborough $500 refundable deposit after property inspection.

The above rates are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).


* The following holidays/events have a minimum night stay as follows:
Wellington Anniversary – 3 nights
Easter – 4 Nights
Kings Birthday – 3 nights
Labour Weekend – 3 nights
Christmas/New Years (21 Dec – 6 Jan) – 4 nights

Guests who have a repeat stay within 12 months of their earlier stay receive a 10% discount.

Cancellation Policy
A 20% deposit is required to confirm and secure the booking. Deposits will be refunded for cancellations with at least four weeks notice before arrival date. The balance is due 14 days prior to arrival and is not refundable after this time.

Rates are subject to change without notice.

House Rules

The Borough is a family-owned home which is let out by the owners. It is also part of the wider Martinborough Estate which has strict rules and covenants which must be adhered to. Therefore, the following rules apply:

- Check Out. Unless otherwise agreed, is before 11 am.
- No Smoking. There is no smoking permitted in the house. If you smoke outside please put your cigarette butts in the rubbish before you leave.
- No Pets thanks. There are to be no pets brought to The Borough either indoors or tied up outside the house at any time.
- Please leave the house in a clean and tidy state e.g. It would be great if you could place dirty dishes in the dishwasher with it turned on when you leave.
- Keep the fire to a reasonable size. The flames are not to escape the firebox at any time (whether you are using the indoor fireplace or outdoor fireplace). Only use newspaper and the wood provided in the fireplace. If the wind is blowing, please do not use the outdoor fireplace in case of blowing embers.
- Fire ban - If there is a fire ban, it is illegal to use the outdoor fireplace and do not use.
- The house is for paying guests only. While we don’t mind if you have friends around for a visit or lunch etc., this house is not to be used for parties or big gatherings.
- The noise from the house is to be of reasonable level. The Martinborough Estate Covenants state that there should be no disturbing noise from 10pm to 8 am. Outside of those times, please keep noise (e.g. music) to a reasonable level. Do not move the Bose SoundTouch systems from their current location.
- Umbrellas – only use the umbrellas in low wind conditions. Please lower them each night and before you leave.
- Chattels and furniture are to remain where they are found. Outdoor furniture is to remain outdoors and indoor furniture is to remain indoors.
- Rubbish and Recycling. Rubbish is to be placed into the burgundy coloured wheely bin provided. Only, cans, tins, cardboard, and paper and plastics 1 and 2 are to be placed in the black bin with the yellow lid. Only wine and beer glass bottles are to be placed in the green and maroon bins. Please keep all rubbish and empty bottles off the carpet.
- Damaged items are to be replaced with like items and be brought to the attention of the Property Manager. The Property Manager will liaise with the owners on replacing the item and recovering funds. Inspections are carried out on the property after each guest’s stays.
- Mind the Children. Children are welcome at The Borough and should be supervised as required. They are not to write on walls, break toys, jump on the furniture, mess the beds (mattress protectors are supplied, etc.)
- If you use the BBQ – Please wipe and clean the BBQ after use with paper towels while it’s still warm.
- The Neighborhood is to be treated with respect. Most of the houses are owner occupied and have the name of our property manager should they have any problems.

This home should be treated with respect for its owners and future guests.

Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay!


 
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