Wairarapa Rural accommodation

Relax and unwind at the Summit Lodge, much more than just a bed for the night, luxury, purpose built accommodation in Gladstone, the heart of rural Wairarapa. Gourmet breakfasts, home baking and evening meals available on request ($60pp, wine available or BYO). Rated five star, silver by Qualmark and No 1 B&B in Masterton by Trip Advisor.

Surrounded by farmland and rolling hills yet only a short drive to wineries, Greytown, Carterton and Masterton towns; the Summit Lodge is perfect for a city-escape and a great base to explore the Wairarapa – the towns, the coast, the bush, wineries and attractions.

Meet the on-site, friendly alpacas and explore the large, mainly native-planted gardens and enjoy the birdlife and fabulous night skies.

You can eat in or at the local Gladstone Inn (complimentary transport available). Eating in, your hosts have travelled extensively and love food so can turn their hand to Asian meals - Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and European dishes as well as local, seasonal specialities such as slow cooked lamb or succulent steaks. Keto, vegan, lactose-free, GF, vegetarian options available on request.

India House is a 3 bedroom self-contained cottage located in the 20 acres of grounds of the Ica Station Homestead. The mature grounds exude privacy and seclusion and are in keeping with the long history of Ica. Our wooded entrance is at the end of a 'no exit road', so it's easy to find us. Please drive around the house and grounds, featuring brick patios, box hedges, an equestrian arena and stables up to the main Homestead entrance, where you will be welcomed!.

India House offers clean comfortable rustic accommodation for up to 6 persons . All bed linen as well as tea/coffee provisions is provided and you also have shared use of the swimming pool and spa pool (at the main homestead) during your stay. Just a short stroll across the lawns.

Here at Ica Station Homestead, the mature grounds exude privacy and seclusion and are in keeping with the long history of Ica. Our wooded entrance is at the end of a 'no exit road', so it's easy to find us. Please drive around the house and grounds, featuring brick patios, box hedges, an equestrian arena and stables up to the main Homestead entrance, where you will be welcomed!.

Within the grounds we also have a 3 bedroom cottage (sleeps up to 6) - India House and this a 1 bedroom 'Whare' (sleeps 2) available to rent. Both these properties are totally self-contained and have use of the swimming pool and spa pool during your stay.

Price includes all bed linen and tea/coffee provisions.

Relax and unwind at the Summit Lodge. Warm and inviting with the benefits of an exclusive, boutique hotel combined with the hospitality of a farmstay. Your party (be it 2 or up to 6 people) has use of a private wing of the lodge and all the cooking and cleaning is taken care of for you. The large lounge is equipped with surround sound and home theatre as well as open wood fire. Home baking and gourmet breakfasts included.

Surrounded by farmland and rolling hills yet only a short drive to wineries, Greytown, Carterton and Masterton towns; the Summit Lodge is perfect for a city-escape and a great base to explore the Wairarapa – the towns, the coast, the bush, wineries and attractions.

Praised for service, hospitality and seasonal food, the Summit Lodge provides boutique accommodation, hearty country breakfasts, home baking and the opportunity to enjoy slow-cooked seasonal food - much grown on-site.

Relax in the extensive gardens which features many native plants which attract a variety of birdlife and check out the amazing night skies and often beautiful sunsets.