It has been a long time ago I stepped into a bed and found two hot water bottles to keep me warm. That is what happened to me in this beautifully restored B&B house from 1889. James & James are the owners and are running a charming house with 5 bedrooms, a games room with a massive pool table, a lounge with a great open fire place, honesty bar and amazing food mostly sourced from their own garden. When I stayed, James & James were out of the country but I was well taken care of and Roy and Bernice went out of their way to make me feel at home. Great choice for a 1 or 2 night stopover. Seemingly Oamaru is a key hub for the ‘SteamPunk’ movement, a back to the future costume pageant and shows with amazing and very creative costumes. SteamPunk museum in the centre of Oamaru.
www.penybryn.co.nz
41 Towey Street Holmes Hill, Oamaru 9401
(03) 434 7939