Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Inside, you’ll find a bright living space with large windows showcasing bush views. Comfortable furnishings and tasteful décor create a welcoming atmosphere. The open kitchen, dining, and outdoor areas make sharing meals and enjoying the fresh air easy. Two bedrooms and a bathroom provide all the essentials for a restful outside to an outdoor dining area and BBQ, ideal for alfresco meals, with a private garden enhancing the serene setting. Hill Cottage is owned by the Native Forest Restoration Trust (NFRT), a registered charitable trust. The cottage is nestled in the heart of our Pigeon Bush native forest reserve, which encompasses almost 1200ha of threatened native forest at the base of the Remutaka Ranges. The NFRT reserve forms a vital ecological link between the Remutaka and Tararua Conservation Parks, expanding these native forest boundaries and creating a large protected corridor for wildlife. As a registered charity, we receive no regular government funding and rely on donations to support our conservation work. Every stay at Hill Cottage helps protect and restore Pigeon Bush Reserve, with all profits going directly into this work. Thank you for supporting our work by choosing to stay at Hill Cottage! If you’d like to find out more about our reserves across New Zealand, and the work we do protecting and restoring these threatened native ecosystems, please visit Immerse yourself in nature’s tranquillity and enjoy the perfect blend of cosy charm, history, and outdoor adventure at Hill Cottage. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your be aware that there are security cameras, placed in the outdoor areas that will be operating for added security during your stay.

Featherston is the gateway to the Wairarapa when approached by Wellington. Birdwatchers will delight at the species of birds frequenting the wetlands. Another point of interest is the Fell Engine Museum, which houses the only Fell engine in the world, there are also exhibitions displaying the lifestyles of the early settlers.