Peter's Farm Lodge

We loved Peter’s Farm Lodge, the building was so special and beautifully kept - so much character. It had everything we needed - tea/coffee/milk in the kitchen to grab whenever, simple breakfast, washing machine, very clean and modern bathrooms etc. The views from the Lodge are stunning, a wonderful place to spend some time and Peter offered us to help feed his pet lamb - great fun! Peter gave us great advice to stop at St Bathans en route to Queenstown - excellent advice as it was an amazing place. Dinner at the Waipiata pub was also a great recommendation. Thank you very much!

Peter was the ultimate host, welcoming us and showing us around the property. He had even baked fresh bread for our breakfast! The property is a wonderful example of an era passed, but maintained in a way that keeps its authenticity, yet still remains a comfortable and enjoyable space. The views are fabulous and the sound of farm life is the only noise you hear. We were traveling by e-bikes and the ease with which we could charge our bikes was greatly appreciated. Peter provided us with a courtesy vehicle to get to the local pub for our evening meal. I definitely recommend it as a great place to stay.

The historic house was very comfortable and was good for the kids to get up close to the sheep & chickens. We enjoyed a trout for lunch we caught on the farm. Peter was a great host and his local knowledge of the area was very helpful. Waipiata country hotel is great for dinner & only 5min away.

Absolutely wonderful escape. Pete was super helpful and hospitable and we loved the touches of farm eggs and home made bread. The Farm house was well heated and had so much character. There was everything we needed in the kitchen. Our cottage was also warm and comfortable, and we loved exploring the environs, highly recommended!

Beautiful home with everything you could need. Wonderful how it has been kept in the era it was built. Very warm. Pete's home made bread is great. Car loan to go to tavern for dinner was much appreciated. Pete is a great host and goes out of his way to help.

My daughter and I stayed at Pete’s Farm on our last leg of the Otago Rail Trail. Pete was the perfect host. He picked us up from the pub, organised the overnight stay of our bikes and offered to bring us back for dinner. Pete gave us a history lesson of the area and the community. We visited the family farm close by and met some of the woolly family members River, Sky, Pepper and Salt. Not to mention Flossy the Jack Russell. The cottage has so much character and history. We were fortunate to have the place to ourselves. It was clean, comfortable and really homely. The breakfast options were many. Pete made us his yummy signature homemade bread. He is the perfect host, great conversationalist, super friendly and gave helpful advice about the Trail. He is a salt of the earth Southlander. You can’t go past Waipiata without meeting him and staying at the Farm. We highly recommend it and look forward to staying there again.