Little Red School House

 

 

 

 

Featuring sea, mountain and countryside views, Little Red School House offers accommodation in Five Forks, 30 minutes' drive inland from Oamaru. This rural retreat is located on a 940 hectare sheep and beef farm. Free private parking is available on site. The historic property originally operated as a rural school from 1925-1949 and now offers modern accommodation and amenities including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area where you can relax and a kitchenette. There is a private bathroom. Little Red School House features free WiFi throughout the property and there is a large garden for guests use to relax on or play a game of petanque. The property also features a terrace where guests can enjoy the sunshine and and tranquility or the millions of stars at night. Rural experiences are available on request if arranged prior to your stay such as horse riding, 4-wheel drive trip, watching working dogs in action, hiking, sheep shearing or experience a day in the life on a sheep and beef farm. A Sky Watcher Telescope can also be hired, to use for star gazing for the duration of guests stay, at an additional charge. A free continental breakfast is included, which includes cereals, bread, spreads and fruit. The property also has items available for purchase including cheese, crackers, chips, chocolate, peanuts, wine, frozen pizzas, lasagna and gourmet pies. There are two walking tracks available, the 3.5 km Valley View Walk and the Pihiohio Ridge Walk which is 8 km long. Both walking tracks take in the views of the hills, mountains, ocean and the farm landscapes.

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. Managed by a private host

 

 

N.B. Please note that these are considered correct at the time of publishing, but may no longer be available. If any of the facilities are absolutely essential for you please check when booking. Please do not assume that all are included in the room rate.