We stayed here before starting the Otago Central Rail Trail. The place certainly has a lot of character, having been converted from some sort of truck workshop, with strange bits of metal here and there, but manages to be very comfortable anyway. Shared facilities, but we had the place to ourselves so didn't have to share with anyone else. We... More

This is uniquely different accomodation.The Workshops have been converted from a repair workshop into great accomodation. It is quirky and different from anything else we have stayed in during our travels. The rooms are spacious and although without on-suite the bathrooms are closeby and convenient. The lounge and kitchen areas are full of historical artifacts and local memorabilia, A continential... More

Wonderfully imaginatively converted workshops, providing luxury, comfortable bedrooms (with beds suitable for Europeans - not the usual marshmallow NZ beds). Large lounge full of engineering and musical memorabilia in which a roaring wood fire stove was lit to dry us out after our final, very wet day on the rail trail. Bathrooms are state of the art and very attractive.... More

I found this place by browsing online. The website looked good and I wasn't disappointed when I arrived either. Well placed for accessing the rail trail and other tracks and an easy stroll to amenities. Very welcoming hosts and comfy, quirky accommodation that was also nice and warm - perfect for a mid winter break. The owners have done a... More

What a way to start the trail, easy walking distance to everything, the workshop was such great value for money, and really exceeded our expectations, we travelled with 1 couple and 3 singles. All well catered for. Great night in comfotable/quirky brilliant accomodation. Highly recommended from this kiwi! We bbq'd there what a great surrounding for that. Steve the owner... More

Accommodation with a difference! You may not have an en-suite room but this place is fab. You get to share the sitting room, bathroom, kitchen with others. It's wonderfully atmospheric and a really social place. The hosts are really friendly and the price is really good. The accommodation only has about four rooms so it's more of a shared house... More

Go to this homestay just for an new hotelexperience. They done theire workshop to a hotel with workshop feeling, and they have a good feeling for design. We stayed for two nights and you can´t get better value for youre money, this is truly unice! They have saved the worktunnel and you can se it from the livingroom, most interial... More