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Ballarat
Craig’s Royal Hotel. Opened in June 1853, a fair few historic notables have stayed at this famous old hotel: Lord Kitchener, Sir Robert Menzies, King George and Queen Mary (pre-
Barnawartha
Koendidda Country House. Built in the mid 1800’s by an English migrant, Humphrey Pooley, Koendidda today offers bed & breakfast accommodation and five en suite guest rooms. Melbourne is around three hours drive to the south west, while it’s still possible to reach Sydney by dinner time if you set off after lunch. TripAdvisor
Beechworth
Barnsley House. Bed & breakfast accommodation is available at this c.1859 property through 5 traditionally furnished suites (or “retreats”, as some might call them). Period décor abounds. TripAdvisor
Freeman on Ford. There can’t be too many places on earth that have acted as both bank and convent during their history. This, though, is one of them. Built in 1866, it was an Oriental Bank for less than 20 years prior to becoming home to Brigidine nuns from Ireland. Offering only four rooms, many of Australia’s major cities – Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Melbourne – are less than a day’s drive away (the latter around 3 hours). TripAdvisor
Bendigo
Hotel Shamrock. Definitely not an Irish theme pub, but in truth a grand old hotel dating from the mid 19th century. TripAdvisor
Birregurra
Elliminook B&B. Rightly listed by the National Trust of Australia, Elliminook was constructed in 1865 as a "commodious brick homestead of 14 rooms". Melbourne is only a couple of hours drive to the east, which, in Australian terms, is nothing. TripAdvisor
Camperdown
Timboon House & Stables. A fine piece of Australian architectural heritage, this former coaching inn offers both self-
Koroit
The Olde Courthouse Inn. Dating from around 1852, the Olde Courthouse Inn is situated within one of Australia’s historic Irish settlements. Port Fairy is only a short drive to the west, while the town of Warrnambool is a similar distance (around 8 miles) to the south east. TripAdvisor
Lancefield
Farmer’s Arms Retreat. Situated little over an hour’s drive to the north of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges, the Farmer’s Arms Retreat dates from 1862. TripAdvisor
Melbourne
Fountain Terrace. Situated in St. Kilda, this 1880’s house offers bed & breakfast accommodation of which independent reviews are extremely favourable. TripAdvisor
Hotel Windsor. This true landmark Melbourne hotel – “The Duchess of Spring Street” -
Kensington C&C. Located in Kensington, this was once a workers cottage (built in 1883). TripAdvisor
Robinson’s In The City. A little boutique hotel whose history dates back to the 1850’s. TripAdvisor
Villa Donati. A ‘chic boutique’ some would say. And a highly regarded one at that. Moreover, if you love cricket you’ll be pleased to know that this Richmond property is only a short walk from the MCG. LateRooms | Mr & Mrs Smith
Glen Isla House. Located in the small town of Cowes, Glen Isla offers several accommodation options to the visitor. The one of interest to the heritage enthusiast, however, will be the ‘Suite Cottage’ which dates back to the 1870’s and is furnished accordingly. TripAdvisor
Port Fairy
Merrijig Inn. Dating from circa 1841, this splendidly-
Queenscliff
Seaview House. Built in 1875 and enlarged fifteen years later, this former shop and dwellinghouse is now a 14-
St. Arnaud
Old Post Office B&B. A little over 100 miles north west of Melbourne (as the crow flies), this sturdy brick building was constructed in 1866. TripAdvisor
Sorrento
Eastcliff Cottage. Said to have been built around 1880, this former private home offers 4 suites. Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the sea is never far away whichever direction you take. TripAdvisor
Warrnambool
Merton Manor. Furnished in keeping with its late nineteenth century origins, Merton Manor features six suites. The town of Warrnambool is an ideal stop-
Yarra Valley
Chateau Yering. Situated in rural Victoria yet close to Melbourne, Chateau Yering is a 5-
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Historic Hotels in Melbourne and Victoria
Historic Hotels in Australia: New South Wales and Sydney | Melbourne and Victoria | Tasmania
Chateau Yering, Yarra Valley
Villa Donati, Melbourne
Hotel Windsor, Melbourne