Shy Cottage and Studio
39 Main Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Kitchen well stocked with utensils, comfortable bed, beautiful linen”
“Lovely, clean and comfortable”
“Location great”
“Great location, very clean and comfortable Good communication from owners”
“Very private, clean, comfortable”
“Clean, tidy, private and close to everything”
“Great location and very responsive host”
“I have family in the area so will definitely be returning when I visit them ☺️ T…”
Overview
Shy Cottage and Studio in Greytown provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 82 km from the bed and breakfast.
Traveller reviews
Gordon
couple
June 2, 2026
Location great
Maree
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
“A lovely place to retreat to.”
A beautiful, well appointed and cosy cottage. Kitchen well stocked with utensils, comfortable bed, beautiful linen. Lovely Linden Leaves toiletries. Nice and close to Greytown shops, but a quiet and private place to stay, nicely set back off the main road.
Robyn
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
Great location, very clean and comfortable Good communication from owners
Priscila
couple
April 14, 2026
“Cozy, private and supper comfortable.”
Very private, clean, comfortable. Great location and very responsive host.
Ange
couple
April 12, 2026
“Perfect accom for our weekend away”
Clean, tidy, private and close to everything
Michael
couple
April 12, 2026
“Such a lovely place to stay, very relaxing”
Great location, easy to walk into town. The cottage was very private, lovely gardens, the facilities were 5 star!
Michelle
solo_traveller
March 12, 2026
“very restful”
Lovely place to stay, would def recommend them to friends
Annette
couple
March 8, 2026
Location is excellent, it was nice and big, very clean and great selections of coffee and tea. We would have loved to have spent a few days there, but it was fully booked. Highly recommend. Great communication and we wanted to get in there a little earlier and there was no problem with that.
Melanie
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
“Quiet, comfortable, thoughtful accomodation that’s perfect for a night or weekend away in Greytown”
The studio is beautifully set out with lots of thoughtful useful items that make it special. It’s also a short stroll to the town centre.
James
solo_traveller
March 5, 2026
Shy cottage was beautiful and secluded. Lovely, clean and comfortable.
Christine
couple
February 28, 2026
“Very comfortable studio set amidst pretty gardens in the heart of GreyTown within walking distance to all amenities.”
Comfortable, great location
Michael
couple
February 24, 2026
“Great hosts lovely furnished super clean cottage”
Lovely vintage cottage with lovely furnishings Quiet and quite spacious
Phil
couple
February 20, 2026
“Beautiful studio. Highly recommend.”
Beautiful spacious studio very nicely appointed with all fittings and furnishings of top quality as were toiletries and tea/coffee etc. Really comfy king size bed, excellent shower, great location.
Gillian
couple
February 10, 2026
“A great place to stay - quiet & comfortable, it even gives you a wee hug.”
Just do homely. Quiet. Comfortable. Typical of historic properties in the region, but subtly and effectively modernised. Beautiful garden around the cottage.
David
couple
January 27, 2026
“Lovely place for a stopover or weekend break . Really cute cottage”
This is a really lovely little cottage in a charming historic town. Very nicely decorated and furnished . Comfy sofa and bed . Powerful shower. Very convenient for shops bars and restaurants and for getting to other places like Martinborough. The owners live next door and were very nice and made good suggestions for where to eat.
Lucy
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“it was excellent place to stay and i would def stay again and would recommend to other people”
location was really good was a cute wee cottage to stay in that had everything we needed
jane
couple
January 18, 2026
“Perfect petite property”
Lovely, quiet and clean
Vicki
couple
January 14, 2026
The studio was immaculately clean, with an excellent selection of hot drinks and cooking facilities. The bathroom was lovely, spacious and clean. Could not recommend enough. I have family in the area so will definitely be returning when I visit them ☺️ The location is perfect, walking distance to pubs, cafes, lovely places for breakfast and dinner and shops
Naila
couple
January 11, 2026
“Awesome accomodation - highly recommended”
Walking distance to shops. Very clean, welcoming and tidy. Beds were super comfortable.
Andrew
couple
January 4, 2026
“Peace and serenity”
Beautiful, serene cottage - the best I have stayed in.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Open-air bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
General
Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Adult only
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Deluxe King Room
This room has a toaster, barbecue and air conditioning.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
The spacious twin/double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker in the fully equipped kitchenette. The twin/double room also offers a barbecue. This twin/double room has a wardrobe, a sofa, TV, as well as chocolate for guests.
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