Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge was built as a private residence in 1889 by the famed architectural firm of Forrester & Lemon for local businessman John Bulleid and his wife, Fanny. Pen-y-bryn is Welsh for “Top of the Hill” and indeed the house sits atop South Hill, one of Oamaru’s most sought after districts. Reputed to be the largest single storey timber dwelling in Australasia, the house has kept true to it’s Victorian heritage and today offers discerning guests the ideal combination of old world elegance and modern amenities.Pen-y-bryn has five guest rooms and dining capacity for up to 30 sit down guests, 50 cocktail party style guests indoors and 100 including outdoor spaces.