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Little Red School House is a recently renovated farm stay in Oamaru, where guests can make the most of its open-air bath and garden. This property offers access to a patio, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. The farm stay has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the farm stay, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the farm stay can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at Little Red School House, and the area is popular for hiking and walking tours. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Richard Pearse Airport is 128 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Oamaru

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yidan
    Singapore Singapore
    The house was clean and cozy, and staying there felt like being immersed in nature. It was very comfortable. The breakfast prepared by the host was also very delicious!
  • Rainer
    Germany Germany
    - great interior - spacious - helpful owner - lots of animals
  • Pamela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quiet, relaxing very comfortable. Had everything I wanted
  • Siew
    Singapore Singapore
    The owner is super friendly. They served the pre booked dinner on time. Lamb Dinner and breakfast were amazing. We woke up in the middle of sleep to look at the starry sky. It is a must do activity for this stay.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We booked this as a one night stopover on the way back to Christchurch . A mistake we really should have allowed at least 2 or 3nights, It was fabulous , .. No need to say more !!!
  • Pamela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A very peaceful setting. Beautiful surroundings, loved the farm animals. Everything I required for a comfortable stay.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    So relaxing, the only sound being the birds. Greeted by the free range hens and feeding two lambs with bottle milk. Our temporary home was warm with a great shower and comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast of cereal, yoghurt, toast, honey, tea or...
  • Lowri
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Awesome location with great hosts! Feeding the animals was a lovely bonus activity.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    This was the highlight of our honeymoon. It was such a quirky little place. The hosts were awesome we got to feed some of the farm animals.
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Everything about this place was wonderful. I couldn't recommend it enough

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Nic & Greg Ruddenklau

9.9
9.9
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Nic & Greg Ruddenklau
We live in the rural community of Five Forks which is half an hours drive inland from the South Island township of Oamaru, New Zealand. Our property is over 400 metres above sea level so we have some amazing views of the rural landscape, mountains and the ocean. The Little Red School House accommodation has some historic nostalgia as it operated as a primary school in the 1920s with 9 pupils and one teacher. A flag was raised every Friday morning and church was held in the school once or twice a month on a Sunday morning. The school became the centre of the district. If it is some peace and quiet in a rural setting, a romantic getaway or time out on your own, this is a great spot to come to. You have the whole of the accommodation to yourself when you book it. It has a modern kitchenette and bathroom while still retaining the cuteness factor of the old school days. While staying with us, you can choose to just rest and relax and make the most of the double outdoor baths or take up some of the rural experiences on offer, such as a farm tour (1 and a half hours) which includes a working dog demonstration, sheep shearing, a drive over the farm and a visit to feed the pet animals or enjoy one of the two walking tracks we have on offer. Food options available include a platter or two course meal option. (Additional fees apply for the farm tour and food options)
We love the rural farming lifestyle and having the opportunity to share our slice of paradise with our guests. We have three children, cats, dogs, chickens, sheep, cows, horses and a goat so plenty of animal menagerie to keep us busy on our 1150 hectare farming block. Greg is a fourth generation farmer on the family farm and we are ensuring we are actively using sustainable endeavors in our way of life.
We feel that we live in one of the most amazing neighbourhoods in the country. I guess in most rural communities you gain a great sense of togetherness which is bound by a need to rely on each other and ours is no different. We have the best neighbours who absolutely make our community special. Only 30 minutes drive is the township of Oamaru which is reknown for it Victorian heritage and steam punk revival. It also has the world famous Whitestone cheese factory, the little blue penguin colony, some great walks and beautiful public gardens. Not too far a drive away is the mysterious Moeraki Boulders. Further up the valley we have some great vineyards and skifields. If biking is your thing, then you must experience the Alps to Ocean cycle trail which starts at Mount Cook (our highest mountain in New Zealand), past great lakes and rivers and ends in Oamaru. We are happy to pick you and your bike up during the Duntroon to Oamaru section to come and stay and drop you back off the following day to continue your bike trial.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Little Red School House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Air conditioning

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Open-air bath

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note as the property is located on a working sheep and beef farm, guests are to stay within the fenced boundaries of the farm, unless stated otherwise by the owners of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Little Red School House

  • Room options at Little Red School House include:

    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Little Red School House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Check-in at Little Red School House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Little Red School House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Open-air bath
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Archery
  • The prices at Little Red School House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Little Red School House is 15.5 miles from the centre of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.