The Lodge & Cottages Wedderburn

We stayed at the Wedderburn Cottages for one night as part of our Otago Central Rail Trail adventure. Our cottage was comfortable and clean. We’d gladly return. We loved the view of the sunrise over the valley.

Awesome place to stay!! Amazing view from the cottages and super friendly staff

The good - gorgeous rurallocation, clean, and a comfortable bed.Not so good - cottages are actually half cottages and tiny (two adjoining studios per 'cottage').... which would have been okay except that our deck's view of the landscape was blocked the entire time by cars parked directly in front - a photography group coming and going (including at 6am - engines idling for ages while they melted the ice on windscreens) who the host had inexplicably put into cottages slightly up the hill with no carparks of their own.I'd urge potential guests to avoid cottages 5 and 6 in case this parking policy is standard - except that you're not even told your 'cottage' allocation until you arrive.We were really looking forward to staying here but our experience was disappointing.

Really lovely place to stay. Cottages are very clean and comfortable. Great views and a friendly team running the place. Would highly recommend a stay here

I was running on the trail today...it was very hot...I needed water urgently...the red barn appeared...free filtered water@@!!..then along came Richard a stranger...he shouted me an ice cream...the world is a lovely place and so is the Red Barn...Thank you

Stay here!! Super nice, clean, and modern buildings. Very friendly owner. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfy. Great location next to a bar/tavern.

Absolutely great spot to stay while making your way through the rail trail. Super cute and clean facilities. The owner is also incredibly nice and made sure that our group was comfortable and taken care of.

We broke down at the Wedderburn Tavern (across the road from The Lodge & Cottages) and Lorraine kindly let us know we were welcome to use the public toilet and shower facilities on site while we waited to be towed the next morning. When we met her the next morning, she kindly acquiesced to our request to get closer to the sheep, taking us in a farm tour across the paddocks, and made time for a good long chat. Thank you so much for your hospitality. We would definitely love to stay in the cottages one day when we return to bike the Otago Central Rail Trail.

My favorite location on the Otago Rail trail. Beautiful view from the cottages overlooking iconic central Otago farmland. Very friendly and helpful owners. A relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Beautifully appointed, comfortable cottage within a short stroll of the Wedderburn Tavern and with stunning countryside views. The host was lovely and the breakfast provisions very generous. I'd happily return at any time.