Lauder School B&B

Stayed here with my Dad on our first night on the Rail Trail. I was pretty exhausted by the time we hit Lauder, and Esme took care of us as soon as we rode through the gates. She quickly showed us our cabin so we could change, then set us up with a warm cuppa and biscuit - much needed! The cabin we stayed in was basic but cosy - no ensuite, but the shared bathroom was clean and modern. The really special part of our stay here though was Esme and Bruce, and all the other riders we met here. Esme and Bruce are so lovely, and we talked at length about everything - and they laid on an amazing breakfast where we met all the other guests and shared our experiences on the trail. Our stay here really made our trip, and we met up with our new trail friends many more times over the next two days. Highly recommend staying with Esme and Bruce on your Rail Trail adventure!
Apr 28th, 2023

Mar 26th, 2023

Fabulous little bnb. It's a fantastic place to spend the night at the end of the trek from Ranfurly. Host and hostess extraordinaire, very welcoming. Excellent community room for meals, well-appointed, warm and snug. Noteworthy details: Homegrown hosts are a fountain of knowledge re: local history, the rail trail, and must-see sights.
Mar 15th, 2023

Mar 4th, 2023

I had a great night staying at Lauder School while doing the rail trail. I was met by Bruce on arrival who showed me around and to my room for the night, the Play Hut. He warned me there had been a possum the night before so he had set a trap for it - fortunately I heard nothing in the night and slept brilliantly in the warm, cosy twin room. This room is not ensuite but the shared bathroom was modern and clean. Later in the evening I met Esm who is just as lovely as her husband and happy to have a chat. I spent my evening in the common lounge which included a full kitchen that people were able to use to prepare their own food if not dining at the Lauder Hotel across the road. Bruce and Esm set out breakfast (a range of cereal, toast, preserves, juice etc with dairy & gluten free options available) the night before so that you can help yourself in the morning. They arrived in the common lounge around 8-8:30 and chatted amongst the guests which was lovely. They seem to really love what they do and are eager to welcome people to Lauder. Before I set off on the next day of the cycle trail, Bruce offered to take my photo which as someone cycling solo, was much appreciated! It was a pleasure staying at Lauder School B&B and Id highly recommend it.
Apr 22nd, 2023