South Island country pub accommodation?

**shafty** · 15th November 2013, 21:51

Well the Bluebridge Ferry is booked - and GoGal and I are booked to languish in the the beautiful South Island for February 2014 ~ long overdue!

We love staying in the country pubs we come across and are inviting any recommendations of country/small town pubs with accomodation...PLEASE

Other than a catchup with a Mate in Chch, we have no itinerary - just how we like it

Cheeeeeers Shafty

**shafty** · 16th November 2013, 10:07

Bumping bump

**Murray** · 16th November 2013, 10:34

Bevies at Revies in Greymouth is always a good stop (Revingtons Hotel)

**shafty** · 16th November 2013, 10:35

Cheers Murray - do they have rooms?

**Murray** · 16th November 2013, 10:42

Originally Posted by shafty

Cheers Murray - do they have rooms?

yep sure do

**Paul in NZ** · 16th November 2013, 10:59

Stayed here a few times but that was like 7 or 8 years back.... Hmm... time for another trip..

http://www.waiaulodge.co.nz/

The road from Waiau to sh1 is great (twisty little devil)

**pete376403** · 16th November 2013, 11:45

Not exactly a country pub but the makarora tourist centre provides pretty ok accomodation, meals, bar at reasonable prices.
http://www.makarora.co.nz/

**Jackal** · 16th November 2013, 13:03

We have friends that have recently bought the Star & Garter in Waikari. He is a biker and both are very friendly down to earth people. Pub is a great country pub with very nice rooms and good food. There is always room at our humble abode on 'The Lake'. Fridge is always well stocked and our local is only a short boat ride around the corner. Give us a shout closer to the time Shafty so we can try and catch up. Cheers.

**Jantar** · 16th November 2013, 14:36

Not exactly a country pub, but there is a spare room at our place, and we are only a few minutes ride from Chatto Creek pub..

**russd7** · 16th November 2013, 21:02

quite a few rallies on in feb as well, bring a tent with ya

**MIXONE** · 16th November 2013, 21:20

The Vulcan Hotel in St. Bathans.Especially the haunted room.

**shafty** · 18th November 2013, 10:04

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Thanks Guys, really appreciate the info, and Jantar and Jackal, your kind offers.

Got the map out last night - can't wait!

**morganw** · 1st January 2014, 05:13

Two recommendations. Donegal House, Kaikoura (irish). Danseys Pass Hotel. Both have websites.

**shafty** · 1st January 2014, 22:39

Originally Posted by morganw

Two recommendations. Donegal House, Kaikoura (irish). Danseys Pass Hotel. Both have websites.

Thanks a bunch Morganw, appreciate the heads up

The trip has become "up in the air" unfortunately.......my better 1/2, Jude (Suzuki Gladius) broke her heal in May last year while we were driving trucks in Texas, and we have just discovered that it hasn't mended correctly, we are gutted

In the next week or so we hope She will have an MRI, blah blah - and know more about a recovery plan

We have the Ferry tickets booked, but thankfully no accomodation bookings....

Wish us luck!

Shafty