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Reviews of Little Red School House

21 Turnbulls Road Five Forks, 9491 Oamaru, New Zealand

#2 of 9 B&Bs and Inns in Oamaru

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Review score

Based on 132 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Highly recommend to stay in a special place.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had 3 adults to stay. The sofa-bed is bit too small for adult.

    Friendly staff, we arrived late night. But the owner still came to look after us. It provide the brekkie. Everything are perfect. Will definitely stay again next time. Pet sheep is too cute 🥰

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like

    Super lovely location just what we needed for a relaxing weekend

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Loved the country feel and the super friendly family and animals
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    found the duvet very heavy, but this just a suggestion for one that is light and warm as in feathers

    lovely country atmosphere complete with Bantam hens calling at the door to say hello. Very clean and spacious with a laundry as a bonus item.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderful little nook in the countryside, with a well-mannered and very friendly pet sheep to greet us - what more could you want? The hosts replied extremely quickly to any communications, and the facilities were amazing. One of the best places I've stayed in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fantastic getaway. Wonderful host

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    A wonderful rental in a fantastic setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    This was a fantastic little property in its own grounds. It was perfect for the one night we stayed but it would be equally great as the base for a longer stay. We were independent and yet supported. We recommend unreservedly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was awesome!! Great hosts and super cool facility.Thanks for having us

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cosy feel, easy check-in, the views/location and the animals

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Great getaway for the family. Owners go above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable leaving toys and even Easter trea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was great.

    Beautiful, serene property

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay - loved every minute of it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfort of house situated in a very rural context

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Attention to detail

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Absolutely loved our stay there. Will definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Gorgeous wee place with everything we needed there. Very secluded

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If it would of had a bath tub I would not have left the place ever 😂😂😂.

    Absolutely cosy wonderful place, worth doing the extra kms. Lovely road to get there. Didn't expect so much comfort in a place like this (slightly remote) with all the amenities you can desire. Welcoming and helpful guest. Excellent for a couple or with kids since there are friendly animals to "play" around with. Would go back without hesitation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spectacular setting, music, hot chocolate , warm blanket and a million stars. Comfortable bed, excellent shower, delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Perfect Escape To The Country
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Bucolic setting, excellent facilities, charming, and everything one could want for a great escape to the country. Henry, the sheep comes for a visit, and you can feed him as well as a couple of hens too. Would highly recommend 👌

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay enjoyed the peace and quiet the school house was immaculate great hosts

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Peace in the hills !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved it here. So quiet and peaceful. Just wished we had of stayed a few days. Next visit to the south we will be back...cheers guys Mandy and John x

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Quiet, clean and comfortable, a lovely place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved the location of the little red schoolhouse, It was quiet and restful with beautiful views. It was very comfortable and clean with everything we needed for a lovely night in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Deep rural peace, quiet and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather!

    In touring South Island we wanted very much to experience staying on a farm deep in the countryside to sample the realities of rural NZ. The Little Red Schoolhouse met our requirements exactly and we spent a most enjoyable and comfortable night, with Henry the sheep and two alarm-clock hens for company (they woke us in the morning by pecking on the door to demand feeding). The peace and quiet of the location is blissful. The farm is located high up on a ridge with commanding views back over the 7 miles from the nearest classified road. There are two marked walks starting from Little Red with maps provided: sadly we didn't have the time to enjoy them. The whole package is wonderful, underpinned by the efforts of Nic, our outstandingly cheerful and helpful host. There's nowhere to eat out within miles, so buy the ingredients from the supermarket in Oamaru (30 miles), put your steaks on the deluxe gas barbecue, and enjoy rural dinner in peace.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Superb stay in every way. Would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we didn’t book for longer

    The location and setting was a idylic. The little Red school house has that Wow factor ! All the amenities you need along with all the added luxuries and superb added touches

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful spot and great people! Thanks to all ☺️☺️☺️

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    A very relaxing, lovely clean, homely place to stay with many thoughtful extras.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, we had a lovely stay in this quiet country location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Very relaxing with everything that we needed .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    A perfect location to relax . The little red schoolhouse was clean and comfortable and well equipped. The history of the school and the farm added to the experience as did the pet lamb and the chickens paying us a visit.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible nice little house with everything you need, decorated with great detail and you can feel the effort and passion that goes into making sure that the guests have a nice stay. We met the pet lambs and the chicken, the house has everything you need and the surroundings are just great.

    Stayed in December 2023

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