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As a honeymoon destination, relaxing retreat, romantic getaway, heritage Inn, wedding location or for that extra special occasion, Pen-y-bryn Lodge provides luxury accommodation for just ten guests to be pampered at a time. This Historic Mansion carries a category one Historic Places Trust classification – a property of ‘special or outstanding historical or cultural heritage significance or value’. Pen-y-bryn Lodge offers exclusive heritage accommodation in an historic, boutique style hotel with fine dining and exceptional New Zealand style hospitality. Containing a plethora of architecturally handcrafted features, Pen-y-bryn is unique – from the grand fireplaces and bookcases to ornate gothic style leaded doors and windows, all of which contribute to a unique ambience of graciousness and elegance
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Step
through the crisp leadlighted doors of the Main Entrance into the
vestibule to
be met by your hosts Roy and Bernice. A glance around the entrance
reveals a
selection of prints and furniture original to the property from the
1880's
including a marvelous example of a carved antique settle with a table
and
chair. A matching set of leaded glass doors opposite the main ones,
lead to an
internal courtyard with restful formal garden.
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The spacious Drawing Room with its welcoming fireplace is where guests gather to settle into one of the comfortable sofas to relax. Pre-dinner drinks served from the impressive mahogany sideboard can be enjoyed while viewing the Pacific Ocean through the large picture window. |
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Dining
at Pen-y-bryn resembles a private dinner party, with guests
seated at a large antique table. The blend of nationalities, ages and
interests
ensures convivial dining. However, honeymooning couples and other
guests who
prefer a more intimate setting for their meals are welcome to request a
private
dining room. The Dining Room contains some beautiful architectural
elements
acquired when the house was commissioned. The suspended plaster ceiling
was imported
from Florence, the bookcase carved in London, the fireplace carved in
Italy. A
French round table circa 1800 and stunning stained leadlighted windows,
replicas of Alfred Lord Tennyson's, add to ambience of the room. |
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A separate guest Library houses a large selection of books all of, which are available to guests during their stay. Guests interested in watching television or a video are also catered for. Along with the conservatory, Drawing Room, gracious Dining room – which are aesthetically decorated and furnished - as well as extensive verandahs, outdoor terraces and restful gardens, makes Pen-y-bryn Lodge the perfect place to relax, unwind and indulge. |
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The Lodge has a large Billiard Room complete with a full sized competition table with all the necessary accoutrements. The ceiling and the ornate wooden fireplace are solid Rimu (a NZ native timber). An impressive open fire adds warmth on cooler evenings. A Victorian chaise lounge and two chairs at the far end of the room catch the afternoon sun and so make a perfect place to relax with a good book with an external door from this area leading out to the Oamaru stone terrace and formal rose gardens. |
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"My Grandmother once told me if I see a house with a lot of books, I'd found a home of good people. Thank you" Larry & Ben, Seattle, Washington |
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Pen-y-bryn Lodge, Oamaru, New Zealand. All rights reserved
Pen-y-bryn is a registered Trademark
