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Historic Cottage in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oamaru, Oamaru
  • Steampunk HQ
    45 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour
    45 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    48 min drive
  • Oamaru (OAM)
    58 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Fuchsia Creek

With a stay at this vacation home in Fuchsia Creek, you'll be 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Old School Gallery and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Totara Estate. .This vacation home is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Totara Estate and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Oamaru Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 45 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 45 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 45 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 48 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Moeraki Boulders - 61 min drive - 32.9 miles

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Cottage in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

The Little Red School house is a great spot to come for a romantic getaway for couples, a country retreat, a farm experience, an artists paradise, a writers lair or a solo trip for stress relief. The accommodation was once a school in the 1920s so while it has historic notions, it also has been sensitively modernized with full kitchen facilities, smart tv, double outdoor baths, queen size bed, free WIFI, heatpump/air conditioner, a washing machine, iron and comes with a free continental breakfast which you can enjoy outdoors on the deck or amongst the large garden setting. The accommodation is located on our 11500 hectare working family farm which runs sheep and beef cattle. The farm is situated over 400m above sea level so has fantastic views of rural landscapes, mountains and the ocean. An early morning or evening walk is amazing for taking in the sunrise or sunset. Our area is the pinnacle of true farm living. If our guests choose, with prior arrangement, they can have a taste of the farming lifestyle with a farm tour/experience as we love to share what we are passionate about as the farm has been in the family for four generations. There is a fantastic water hole close by which is great for swimming in the summertime and our roads/tracks are known for some great bike riding experiences. We have two walking tracks available for guests to use free of charge. You are welcome to meet our menagerie of pets which include horses, pet sheep, pet cows, goat, hens, dogs, cats and help yourself to fresh eggs for breakfast from the hen house (sorry not guaranteed). Or you can simply relax on the deck and enjoy the peace and quiet of country life and absorb the millions of stars on a clear warm evening. A Sky Watcher Telescope for star gazing can be hired for $25 for the duration of your stay. We also offer two dinner options at an additional cost which is either an antipasto platter with local cheeses, cured meats, fruits and pickles or a two course meal if notified within 48 hours of your arrival day.

The seaside township of Oamaru is a 30 minute drive for us offers the famous historic Victorian precinct, great walkways, an aquatic centre, Clarks Mill (historic flour mill with original machinery), Totara Estate (historic farm), Oamarus Prehistoric World, Steampunk HQ, Blue Penguin Colony, Ten Pin Bowling and our famous Whitestone Cheese Store to name a few.

In the other direction we are only a 30 minute drive from Duntroon which is home to the Vanished World Centre and 45 minutes from Kurow which hosts some great wineries. And if biking is your thing, then the Alps to Ocean cycle trial is a must. It starts at Mount Cook (the highest mountain in New Zealand), goes past the great lakes and rivers and ends in Oamaru. We are happy to collect any guests and their bikes from the Duntroon to Oamaru section of this trial.
Special conditions:
- Smoking allowed outside only.
- We have a queen sized bed in the accommodation and a sofa bed. A portacot is available that we can add in the room.
- The farm is a working sheep and beef farm, so we ask guests to stay within the fenced property of the Little Red School house unless they are with us or have our permission once we have advised of any safety hazards.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); Breakfast - continental (included)

Due to our rural location we also have a cash mini bar available with items such as wine, cheese, crackers, chips, peanuts, chocolate, frozen pizzas, lasagnas and gourmet pies.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a Smart TV. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and bike parking.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

Nic

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Farming classes
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Farming classes
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Little Red School House Bed Breakfast Five Forks Oamaru
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Historic Cottage in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural hideaway
Grouse as! Awesome hidden gem if you're wanting a quiet getaway far from the crowded tourist hotspots.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Little Red Schoolhouse
I really loved my stay here, just the best place to relax and unwind! The views are amazing when out for a walk. The weather was cold but it stayed nice and warm inside. I’ll be coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Symone S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful well appointed accommodation
We absolutely loved our stay in the Little Red School House. It was incredibly comfortable, gorgeous and had everything we could need. I particularly appreciated the folder with a history of the property, school house an surrounding area. Out stay was an absolute pleasure and we hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G., Prebbleton

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing country escape with history
Real kiwi farm location. Still handy enough to town and tourist trails. Enjoyed the history of the house. Modern facilities added well. Relaxing time thank you. Hosts handy if we needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a find
Just what we wanted - will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Great wee place to stay to take some time out. Clean, modern and warm. Shame the view is not in front of where you sit outside but overall a nice wee escape

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
A great place to stay. We were made to feel welcome by Nic. We enjoyed meeting the animals and being rural. It is lovely to stay in the school house and you have everything you need. It is not far to Oamaru and surrounding areas such as bike trails and walks to see elephants rocks and other sites. We would come here again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for leaving a light on Nic
Cute, clean, lovely. Thanks Nic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
comforable and cosy
Nic's hospitality was great. The property is quaint and unique with the building carrying much local history evident in the pictures and items in the schoolhouse. The house is well equipped with everything we needed and the special mattress made the bed warm and comfortable. Views of the area are superb. Well worth the drive through pretty hilly countryside. Overall a lovely experience

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and quaint
Beautiful little house! Fabulous country surroundings, loved the chickens for company.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
This is a beautiful quiet little cottage in a lovely location. It's compact, comfortable, and well equipped with linens, laundry, and kitchen for a worry free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rod R.

High Country Stay
Very Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Wonderful accommodation very well equipped and delightful hosts
Beautiful decor well equipped cosy and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Awesome. Great place to stay
We had a awesome time at the school house. Highly recommend. Nic and family are lovely people who made the stay even better. Very quiet and peaceful. Thanks for a great time. Cheers. Thank you Nic. xxx
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2018