St Bathans Jail & Constables Cottage, Historic Apartment Central Otago

St Bathans township is an historical treasure, located en route between the skifields and vineyards of Central Otago and the wildlife and natural beauty of the Otago coastline.  

The town itself dates to the early 1860s when gold was discovered there; evidence of this can be seen in the spectacular Blue Lake, formed by the mining processes, and the architecture of the town’s remaining historic buildings, many of these registered historic places.

Accommodation in St Bathans

St Bathans jail and constable's cottage are two of the town’s original buildings, built in 1884. Both have a strong sense of history and are an enjoyable place to relax, unwind and immerse yourself in Central Otago history.

Constable's Cottage
The three-bedroomed cottage sleeps 6 (two rooms with queen-size beds, one with 2 single beds). The cottage features...

  • An elegant, sunny veranda
  • Views over the lake
  • Fully self-contained
  • Freeview TV

The Jail (Gaol)
The self-contained jail, located on a terrace above the cottage, is also available.

This has a queen size bed (single mattress / stretcher available on request), as well as Freeview TV and a small kitchen with microwave and single hob.

Dining
While both the cottage and jail provide cooking facilities, the mud-brick Vulcan Hotel (Phone: +64 3 447 3629), is a two-minute walk up the main street and offers excellent dining, cooked breakfasts and good coffees as well as interesting local company in its cozy bar. 

Continental breakfast is provided for all bookings in both the jail and the cottage.

Local Attractions & Things to do

  • Explore the township and its buildings
  • See the remnants of nineteenth century gold mining on the Department of Conservation walkway around the Blue Lake
  • Explore the newly created Oteake Conservation Park on the nearby St Bathans, Hawkdun and Ida Ranges
  • Explore neighbouring historic towns
  • Go ice-skating and curling at Naseby or Alexandra
  • See Art Deco architecture at Ranfurly
  • Visit Ophir and the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Bridge
  • Join the Central Otago Rail Trail at Oturehua, approximately 17 kilometres away (see www.otagorailtrail.co.nz)
  • Spend the day in the sun on the verandah of the cottage and watch the light and colours change on the lake below.

St Bathans Jail & Constables Cottage, Historic Apartment Central Otago Enquiry Form



Address:

Loop Road
St Bathans
Central Otago

Phone: +64 27 257 8403

Freephone: 0800 555 016

Fax:

Web: Visit website

RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.

  • Cottage $220 per night for 1 couple, + $20 per extra adult, $10 per extra child
  • Jail $125 per couple
  • Longer stays / weekly rates available on request.

The St Bathans Jail & Constables Cottage, Historic Apartment Central Otago Enquiry Form