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Groups, families or couples retreat! Character!

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Living area
Interior
Outside view of 1872 school house
Dining room
Lounge showing sofa, extra beds behind sofa

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Dining room

1 Child Bed

Lounge

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Lounge

1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Groups, families or couples retreat! Character!

If you are into cycling, running, swimming, tennis, reading, hunting, eating, drinking, sleeping, bird watching then you will love a holiday at Beaumont. Be active, be a sloth, visit the wildlife in the Catlins or the wineries in Alexandra. Gorge yourself on stone fruit in Roxburgh or swim in the school pool on site. It's all here in Beaumont. Only one hour from Dunedin Airport.

A BIT MORE ABOUT BEAUMONT
Check out the website 'Hands Off Beaumont' for a photo gallery of the surrounding area and the challenges faced by the local community.
Adjacent community hall available for rent.
Nearby Beaumont Hotel is an authentic country pub offering great food, accommodation and campground. Ten minute walk.
Check out Clutha Gold website for info on cycle trail.

CYCLE TRAIL RIDERS
This is a great stop for you. Full bed and breakfast service is available upon enquiry. Pub tea available (10 min walk).
Special conditions:
Welcome all.

Covered lid BBQ, with gas hob, plus microwave. Good size fridge. For bigger groups, staying longer, we have a second fridge available. No TV reception, but good TV with USB port. Coffee maker.
Cell phone reception with Vodafone now available.
Wheelchair access, with hand rails beside toilet for transfers.
Smokers outside please.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included).

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20025197
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Beaumont

Located in Beaumont, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Victoria Dam and Peace Garden can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lawrence Golf Club. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Lawrence, Otago

What's nearby

  • Peace Garden - 15 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Lawrence Service Centre and Public Library - 15 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Tuapeka Goldfields Museum - 15 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Simpson Park - 16 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Lawrence Golf Club - 16 min drive - 24.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaumont Hotel - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Groups, families or couples retreat! Character! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Groups, families or couples retreat! Character! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Groups, families or couples retreat! Character!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Groups, families or couples retreat! Character!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Groups, families or couples retreat! Character!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Groups, families or couples retreat! Character! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Victoria Dam, Peace Garden and Lawrence Service Centre and Public Library. Tuapeka Goldfields Museum and St. Patrick's Catholic Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

Fantastic property with a young family. Fully fenced in property for the kids. Great communication with Anna. Looks small on the outside but bigger on the inside. Well set up for a family holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tohia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place with lots of space

Fun quirky place to stay, heaps of room and bed options. We used the Chromecast to watch a movie and looked through the great book collection, and had a nice walk over the bridge to the Beaumont hotel for dinner. Remember to bring food for the next day as there are no shops in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Basic with plenty of space. Good for sewing retreat.

Swimming pool needs to be taken off website as not useable. Some sheets not clean - lucky we bought our own. Great to have extra trestle tables provided for sewing. Good supply of firewood. Great meals available at Baumont Hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2021
I am really sorry to hear the sheets were not clean! Can you please describe the issue, they were washed, so it does need investigating. I thought I had removed the swimming pool I am sorry, will check again. Thanks Anna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable unique spacious warm

Can recommend this accommodation for a quirky comfortable holiday. Whilst we were there in the summer the weather was miserable as it was everywhere and the fire made our stay cosy and warm. Lovely facilities anything and everything you could need. Lots of lovely places to visit nearby but take a few friends and just stay put. Looks like a great waterhole in the nearby river. Visits to Lawrence and up to miller’s flat and Roxburgh were excellent excursions . Great place to take children I would imagine.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique bach in a great location

One of the most unique and interesting bachs we've stayed in, really enjoyed it. The huge grounds are fantastic for kids and dogs. The Clutha Gold and Millenium trails are right on the doorstep. Definitely worth checking out!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed school 2nd time around hehe

We had wonderful family Christmas break in this historic school. Lived up to our requirements. Brilliant location space galore. Many new memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Accomodation ⭐️

We had a wonderful whānau holiday at Beaumont School. It was lovely to stay in a place with so much history. The School has been sympathetically converted so it still has the Old School feel and everything you need for comfort too. We Loved our stay - thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

A lovely quaint property, really enjoyed the fire (when the weather turned cooler), well equiped with everything we needed and greatly appreciated being able to bring the dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Love Beaumont

Great to see a school building given new life! we thought it great accom and huge fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Great guests - glad you had such a good time in the old school. Thanks for leaving it clean and tidy. Hope to see you back one day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Awesome spot!

We had such an amazing time at the beaumont school. Thanks for that!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Very cosy and relaxing!

Very cosy and relaxing! We loved the peace and quiet of the location, and its easy proximity to the river. A lovely place to stay! We highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Very cosy and relaxing!

Very cosy and relaxing! We loved the peace and quiet of the location, and its easy proximity to the river. A lovely place to stay! We highly recommend.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lesley B.

Great property, something a little different!

Great property, something a little different! Would be great for family groups to meet up, as there's plenty of room (both inside and outside).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thanks so much for a wonderful break away!

Thanks so much for a wonderful break away! I didn't want to leave!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Interesting venue- old school house.

Interesting venue- old school house. Every thing necessary provided. Loved the area. While no TV reception free WiFi meant that both TV on demand and Netflix were available. My dog enjoyed himself greatly. Found the wood burner very effective.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shhhhh.

Shhhhh... don't tell anyone about the property or its going to be booked up all the time. Our family loved our stay at Beaumont and didn't want to leave. Wood stove for the chilly nights/mornings. Tennis court and pool. Field for the kids to run around. Heaps of books on the shelves and other toys for the kids. Big windows to watch the sheep being shepherded down the road, or look at the stars and moon. Quiet time. Can you tell we enjoyed our stay! :) Would definitely book this property again.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Glad you loved Beaumont as much as we do!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect place to stay.

A perfect place to stay. Clean, comfortable, peaceful and amazingly spacious. Great local walks and an amazing book collection. Highly recommended.
Archival

8/10 Good

Cool place to stay.

Cool place to stay. Would go again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Cool little school near the mighty Clutha , pet friendly too.

Cool little school near the mighty Clutha , pet friendly too... Gorgeous set up , comfy bed and hot water to wash with in bathroom .The outdoor shower set up was too much hassle for one night in the pouring rain but the pool looked awesome I wish it had been warm enough to swim .This would be perfect for a family group but it also worked well for us . Loved seeing lots of familiar records and dipping into your fantastic book stash !
Archival

6/10 Okay

Unique, in that it is an old school.

Unique, in that it is an old school. Fantastic that it is right on the Clutha Gold bike trail. The outdoor shower is an adventure and the property was beautiful. Very peaceful relaxing stay and the our host Margaret was lovely.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
We are really pleased your enjoyed your stay at Beaumont. Many thanks for coming. Anna and Margaret.
Archival

6/10 Okay

W loved the atmosphere and space.

W loved the atmosphere and space. Very nostalgic. Pity we didn't have young children with us.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Suspect there would be quite a few parents out there who would be glad to lend you a couple of youngsters for a night or two :)

About the host

Hosted by Beaumont

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What makes this property unique

Fishing, hunting and hiking

Languages:

English, Spanish

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