"A Trip back in time."

The May mid month run was a visit to Pen-y-Bryn (pronounced Pennybrin) which is welsh for 'Top of the Hill'. It was a good turnout in spite of the gloomy weather and in all 28 club members came on the run.

We arrived at the house at about 2pm and were welcomed by James Glucksman - one of the owners, who with his partner, James Boosey, have owned the place since 2010. The original house was built in 1889 for John and Fanny Bullied and was designed by Forrester and Lemon.

The house has a category one classification with the Historic Places Trust, and is believed to be the largest single story house of this age in New Zealand. The extensive gardens were full of autumn colours, but a slight drizzle prevented us from exploring outside.

Inside we were free to explore the huge rooms and couldn't help but look in admiration at the beautiful woodwork and ornate ceilings. The great billiard room with a full sized billiard table is a joy to behold. A superb job of restoration and improvement has been achieved by the two James' without losing any of the original ambience of the place.

The club would like to thank James and James for showing us around and providing afternoon tea in the dining room. We understand that they are selling Pen-y-Bryn, and are having a beautiful new house built in peaceful Kakanui with great views of the sea and mountains. We wish them well.

If you go into Google, type in Pen-y-Bryn Lodge Oamaru NZ, and then click on 'See Photos', you will be able to see the true splendour of the the place. Or Click Here

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