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Vicki R

Best BnB ever

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 6 Dec 2024via mobile
Karen and Steve are wonderful hosts-nothing was too much trouble. We felt pampered in the Owen suite-what a treat. Everything went like clockwork. Karen organised dinner bookings and a trip on the Heritage train. The National Trust House is enchanting and the history is fascinating. Steve and Karen’s knowledge of the history of the house is impressive and their passion is inspiring.
Date of stay: December 2024
Room Tip: Take the host’s advice regarding meals and tours.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Karen Nixon, Owner at Penghana Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
Responded 6 Dec 2024
Wow - thank you for your words of praise. We have just clicked over into our 10th year in the business, so we should be having everything run like clockwork by now!
The 'fascinating' history of the house is what inspired us in the first place, when we considered purchasing the business. The house has lots of stories to tell - it's not just a house.
We sincerely appreciate you leaving this review, your comments certainly assist others with their decision making when considering their itinerary when visiting the West Coast. Organising your bookings: we consider that just part of the service we should offer..
Again, thank you.
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Reviewed 3 December 2024

What a wonderful experience. Penghana is a 19th century mansion overlooking Queenstown. We stayed two nights in the Owens Room. It is a spacious and luxurious room with a separate dressing room leading to the bathroom. Our hosts, Steve and Karen were so friendly and nothing was too hard for them. Breakfast in the morning was silver service and lovely. It was the little things that really made our stay so enjoyable - access to an upstairs lounge, fruit cake on arrival, a carafe of port in the room, making a booking for us at Mimso Restaurant, etc. We thoroughly recommend Penghana for luxury accommodation.

Room tip: Be prepared to be pampered
Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Karen Nixon, Owner at Penghana Bed & Breakfast, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2024

We recall your first visit was on a budget some 40 years ago, when the hills were bare. Pleased we've sent you away this time with very different memories.
We pride ourselves on assisting our guests to have the best tourist experiences on offer (and we have several with national award winning tags) and to steer our guests towards the best dining experiences.... some quirky!

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Reviewed 2 December 2024

Penghana Bed & Breakfast is a magnificent place to stay with so much local history attached. We have stayed there 5 times as a group and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Steve and Karen are perfect hosts, who cater for your every need. Great views of the surrounding area, it is breathtaking. The house has been beautifully decorated, with impeccable attention to detail. The beds are extremely comfortable and provide a great nights sleep. Having breakfast in the dining room is a highlight: the food and service is first class. I would rate this accommodation 6 stars if I could.

Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Karen Nixon, Owner at Penghana Bed & Breakfast, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2024

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your stay with us. It is most appreciated. We love hosting your group and spoiling you.
Sorry the weather didn't look after you this time and limited your love of driving our winding roads, but pleased you all took the opportunity to experience the Wilderness Railway and were overwhelmed by where it took you and the quality of what the trip provides. Queenstown has other surprises for another time too.

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Reviewed 21 November 2024

Our stay at Penghana in Queenstown was one of the highlights of our road trip across Tasmania. Steve & Karen were the friendliest and warmest hosts you could ever hope for. Their knowledge of the immediate area is also second to none. The house itself is fascinating and has an amazing history. Steve's cooked breakfasts are also amazing! The best hash browns in Tasmania! In summary, if you want to stay in Queenstown in style then look no further. We will never forget our stay here. Highly recommended.

Date of stay: November 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Karen Nixon, Owner at Penghana Bed & Breakfast, responded to this reviewResponded 23 November 2024

Wow - thank you for the amazing comments! It is important for us to ensure our guests have the best when they stay at Penghana and it is gratifying when guests appreciate our efforts and have a memorable stay. Again thank you - don't know what else to say! (well perhaps - ...... please tell your friends).

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Reviewed 18 November 2024

Penghana Bed & Breakfast exceeded all of our expectations. From the moment we arrived at the stunning, historically rich mansion, we were impressed by the attention to detail. Steve and Karen are exceptional hosts, offering silver service and unmatched generosity, which made our stay truly memorable. Their hospitality left a lasting impression, and we can’t recommend this place enough. You won’t regret it!

P.S. – Be sure to try the fruit cake – it’s a must!

Room tip: If we had our time over again, we’d stay for longer.
Date of stay: November 2024
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Karen Nixon, Owner at Penghana Bed & Breakfast, responded to this reviewResponded 20 November 2024

Thank you kyanleem for your words of praise. You taking the time to review your stay with us is one thing appreciated, but putting your experience here down in detail is just sensational.

We do strive to ensure we give our guests a wonderful stay. Our fruit cake is famous ...... and every December we do a tally of how many we made since we purchased the business back in 2015. December 2023 the tally was 604.....watch this space for December 2024 number!

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Reviewed 4 November 2024

My fourth visit to Queenstown, each time staying 3 nights at Penghana, lived up to all expectations. This time I was accompanied by my brother and sister who were most impressed by the accommodation provided in this most historic mansion overlooking Queenstown. The facilities, top class fittings & furniture are beyond expectations of a home of this age. Karen and Steve are great hosts providing a beautiful breakfast served on the finest china in the formal dining room. We enjoyed the comfort of the shared sitting room adjacent to our rooms on the upper floor, and the materials and local tips provided by our hosts to make the most of our visit out west.

Room tip: Plan to stay for 2 or 3 nights to make the most of your visit to Queenstown. There is so much to do and see by day but few after dark.
Date of stay: November 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Karen Nixon, Owner at Penghana Bed & Breakfast, responded to this reviewResponded 7 November 2024

Judy, We appreciate you taking the time to share your third visit with us and your thoughts about what we provide and how we look after our guests. Thank you for your glowing review. We feel we've become part of your large family now and look forward to that 'one more trip' to meet another of your siblings. You can be assured we will make it a special event.

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