Reviews of Pen-y-bryn Lodge 5 stars
41 Towey Street, 9401 Oamaru, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThis property is amazing. James and James are delightful hosts, extremely friendly and attentive. The dinner and breakfast were both excellent as was the room and all the facilities. The history to the house is very interesting indeed. This is a must stay property if you are in the area…
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSadly we could only spend one night in this beautiful old homestead.
It was all good.
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewvery authentic and customised breakfast to chinese family.
attitude could be better, understand this is historic house not allowing child to stay but i have actually pm beforehand he said ok to come over, but turned out on the actual day a short drama was happened.
Thanks for the review and sorry about the confusion with the children on arrival. We no longer accept small children because of the damage other children have caused, so during this transition we forgot that we had earlier said your children could be accommodated.
Thanks for the review and sorry about the confusion with the children on arrival. We no longer accept small children because of the damage other children have caused, so during this transition we forgot that we had earlier said your childre… Show more
Reviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewvery special experience spending time in such a house! friendly hosts
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly hosts and big comfortable rooms. Delicious dinner and breakfast all made to perfection by the hosts. Easy free parking and nice lounge and snooker room. Penguin colony nearby with evening program. There is even a Gym and Garden, that can be visited and a fireplace when to cold outside.
n/a
Reviewed: 8 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIts location and the historical elements of the property.
Nothing to mention.
Reviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWonderful hosts with fountains of knowledge, fantastic breakfast and just felt all out pampered. Relaxing weekend which was what we were after.
Reviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewwe liked that this was an inn with a lot of history and character, but was super clean, charming and had all of the modern amenities we needed
Reviewed: 5 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewthe authentic Victorian historic building.The beautiful gardens, the amazing furnishings , fabulous bed and linen, and overall attention to detail in every moment of our stay. From our personal welcome greeting to the delicious dinner and breakfast provided, our time spent here was perfect.
absolutely nothing
Reviewed: 1 January 2023 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewso interesting and perfectly beautiful
Reviewed: 18 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewJust magnificent .. the most beautiful old lodge Ive ever laid eyes on !! You couldn’t fault the place and the hosts !! Worth every cent and would highly recommend and if I get the chance will happily return !👌❤️😊
Nothing to dislike !
Reviewed: 14 November 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewThe food (made with homegrown ingredients), the room, the hosts were exceptional. The tiles of the restroom are heated. It contains a wide array of beautiful art pieces.
Nothing