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Stannum House is a fully restored Victorian Italianate villa (circa 1888) offering four grand bed-rooms for B&B accommodation. There is a guests' kitchen and a separate guests' TV room, and a cafe which is open five days a week.... Wednesday to Sunday. Three display rooms packed with antiques are on display to the public on the same days as the cafe. Tours are at 10.00 & 2.00.After a hearty breakfast, all B&B guests are given a full tour of the house. In-house meals are available by arrangement. The house is also available for functions and for tour groups. Enjoy the opulence of another era at magnificent Stannum.

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Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Free breakfast

Board games / puzzles

Taxi service

Baggage storage

Non-smoking hotel

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Parking

Wifi

Bar / lounge

Coffee shop

Breakfast buffet

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Shared kitchen

Shared lounge / TV area

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English

Location

67Somewhat walkable

Grade: 67 out of 100

20Restaurantswithin 1 km

7Attractionswithin 1 km

114 Rouse St, Tenterfield, New South Wales 2372 Australia

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Olivia A wrote a review 2 Dec

Oxenford, Australia17 contributions3 helpful votes

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Needs a team of womans touch

Quirky and needs ALOT of work, staff were friendly enough and price was cheap. I had a vase in my room with artificial flowers with black ?water in it.. not sure what that was about, alot of things not clean that could easily be. Fun for an overnight stay but more than that would be uncomfortable. Breakfast was lower than average for a continental, doubtful i would stay again, I really did want to love it. Also going up to the tower is pretty hazardous for older clientele ..beware!

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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Hugh wrote a review Oct 2023

Gold Coast, Australia13 contributions

Adequate, Interesting and Quirky Hotel

A mate and I chose Stannum house for the price, $99 which was slightly cheaper than other hotels in the area and I was attracted to the historic aspect of the building for an overnighter on our motorcycle road trip. It also offered ‘secure’ parking and twin beds, and thankfully upon request an ensuite! We arrived & were greeted at the front door by a friendly staff member who issued us our keylock codes then took us to the ‘Kirk Jen’ room on the first floor next to the communal area. I would say the room provided what it said on the box , i.e. a place to sleep and an ensuite. There was a random mish mash of furniture around the 4 poster and single beds, trying to give the room a historic feel but it honestly looked like it had come from an op shop! The room was also in need of some TLC with wallpaper hanging off the ceiling & gaping cracks in the tiles around the sink! However we found the beds to be comfy and made use of the heated blankets and felt the room provided to our basic needs. The nearby communal area had a microwave, toaster, kettle & communal fridge and access to complimentary tea, coffee and milk. The room price also included a help yourself continental breakfast consisting of cereals, toast and coffee. The dining room had some historic aspects to it, along with random stuff like old teddy bears on a sofa next to the tables! Upon exploring the hotel it appeared to have a good history, and also some rooms while inaccessible appeared set in the original style, as were the hallways. The front balcony seemed a nice spot for evening drinks and a climb up the steep steps to the tower balcony offered a nice rooftop view of the area. The hotel was quiet and close to town with a Coles down the road and the Telegraph Hotel/Pub where we enjoyed dinner. Overall I thought Stannum House was an adequate and interesting but quirky hotel in need of some TLC. I personally would stay here again on a trip with a mate if it offered the best price, but am sure my wife wouldn’t appreciate the quirkiness and what she would call ‘old tat’!! 7.5/10…

Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends

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SydneyChippy wrote a review May 2023

Sydney, Australia39 contributions20 helpful votes

Fading Glory

Blue room, on the ground floor looked fantastic, wall papers and paint works well done. Stop! yep that's the good bit. The bed was two single beds pushed together with a king mattress laid over. Sagging each side and rising in the centre 20 cm, yes our close night together would have to wait'. The bathroom was 6 meters down and over the hall way handy if wish to meet the other guests on the way to breakfast. The staff were friendly.

Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Darren D wrote a review Jan 2023

Brisbane, Australia275 contributions37 helpful votes

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Wonderful stay in a grand house from another era

For the first overnight stop on our road trip from Brisbane, Stannum House was a welcome break. We were greeted at the front door by the manager who checked us in and then kindly showed us to our room. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was a continental buffet style arrangement in the dining room downstairs, with a range of cereals, toast, juice and coffee/tea. Our room (the Julius Caesar Room) was very comfortable and spacious, and had its own en-suite. Tea, coffee and refrigerator facilities are available in the common on the first floor landing. Victorian Italianate in design, Stannum House exudes history from another era, and has the feel of staying in a stately home. Built circa 1888 by John Holmes Reid, a farmer originally from Scotland, who became wealthy through tin mining, the house is named Stannum after the latin word for Tin. The house is located just a short walk from Tenterfield town centre. There is a magnificent view across Tenterfield and surrounds from the roof terrace. We stayed only one night, but if we had the time would have loved to stay longer. We look forward to our next opportunity to stay at Stannum House.…

Date of stay: December 2022

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Galina wrote a review Dec 2022

Gold Coast, Australia8 contributions

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We are looking forward to our next stay!

It is so spacious so we didn't see the other guests. Stannum House was built in 1888 by John Holmes Reid. It is the foremost architecturally and historically significant building in the district. It was designed by Italian architects in the latest and grandest style of the era.The fully restored building was opened in 2003 We are looking forward to our next stay!

Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Susan S wrote a review Sept 2022

Brisbane, Australia13 contributions10 helpful votes

Amazing history to share with the family

Historic house converted to accommodation. We had our own room for our family with a large double bed and two separate single beds. Bathroom was located separately and down the hallway. If you would like to self-cater, there is a shared kitchen with large fridge and microwave, toaster. Breakfast was simple but sufficient. Location handy to town. We found it an interesting place to stay, compared with bunking down in a motel room. The room itself could do with a bit of upkeep but it was fine and comfortable with a good heater and large tv.

Date of stay: September 2022

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David N wrote a review Aug 2022

Brisbane, Australia1697 contributions394 helpful votes

Brilliant stay in historical location

We stayed 2 nights here having wanted to do so for many years. The history and the care taken to maintain and protect that history is exceptional. Kai and his team are friendly and fantastic. The rooms are enchanting and the house is a short walk to the centre of town. A must do in Tenterfield

Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Mark wrote a review July 2022

17 contributions14 helpful votes

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Night at The Museum- incredible value

Luckily stumbled on this historic mansion to stay 1 night. Best value accommodation experience we have ever had. Staff very welcoming. We stayed in the Blue Room. Felt like Brigerton royalty & budget price. The shower (seperate private bathroom) was an incredible experience alone. So beautifully renovated. Great breakfast. Restaurant will re-open in next few months depending on post Covid staff availability. A must stay. Very warm electric blankets. Tennis court in disrepair. Wonderful history of a house that was designed to be the Australian Governers residence when Tenterfield was a contender for the future Capital. Beautiful red cedar timber, marble & antiques throughout. A true Night at The Museum!

Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Tracey M wrote a review May 2022

Wollongong, Australia5 contributions5 helpful votes

Sad to see Stannum House not cared for

This is an amazing place of great historical significance- a must see! But it’s sad to see the upstairs rooms in disrepair with ripped curtains, windows propped up by bits of timber , ensuites in poor condition and taste, old dilapidated furniture and cheap additional furniture cluttering up the space. The downstairs dining area is crowded out with dated Knick knacks and too many tables - and the atmosphere is lost in the poorly managed attempts at renovation. It has such promise and potential beauty. On a positive note the upstairs lookout and the front rooms ( not used for accomodation) are stunning.

Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Paul M wrote a review Apr 2022

Sydney, Australia2 contributions

Stannum House Tenterfield

Rooms are comfortable with old style Victorian furniture with TV and wifi ,has a communal kitchen with fridge upstairs for tea and coffee making. Excellent service from staff. great place to stay o/night if your'e traveling. Walked around Tenterfield and looked at all the old shops. No Maccas or other fast food places, saw one pizza place and had lunch and dinner at the Bowling club. Really enjoyed our 3 night stay. Will stay again next time we travel to Queensland. Glen Innes is great too spent a night in the camp ground there.

Date of stay: March 2022

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