Hosts: Michelle
& Steve Bolt
Guestrooms: 3
Address: Fauntleroy House, 4 James Street, Guildford, Western Australia 6055
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Telephone: 08-9379 0270
Activities/Attractions: Guildford, now a suburb of Perth and once the favoured site for the first Swan River settlement, is just 20 mins drive to Perth's CBD and 10 mins to the airport. Trains & Buses are also handy. Old Guildford Town was settled in 1829 and is situated between the Swan and Helena rivers. Guildford is quite small and boasts four Hotels, a good variety of restaurants, and interesting shops. There are many enjoyable walks. This is the gateway to the Swan Valley with it's many wineries that produce a wide range of excellent wines. To accompany the wine there is a gourmet food trail.
Not only is the Swan Valley beautiful but it produces a wonderful selection of fresh produce. Most of the wineries have restaurants & cafes that have excellent menus. Just a few of the Swan Valley attractions include, Golf, Horse riding, Galleries, River Cruises, Kayaking, or "The Maze". If Golf is your game the picturesque "Rosehill" public golf course is just 5 mins drive, an you feel like you are in the countryside. The internationally known golf course "The Vines" is just 15 mins away.
Tennis courts may also be booked, in the heart of Guildford. On the right weekend you may catch a game of Polo at "The Kings Meaow" polo fields. Of course international cricket is also played at "Lilac Hill" cricket grounds on the banks of the Swan river.
- 18 kms to Perth CBD
- 6 kms to airport
- ½ km to Guildford post office
- 200 metres to lawn bowling club
- 2 kms to closest golf course
- 3 kms to largest regional shopping area
- 3 kms to closest winery
- 3 kms to closest public jetty
- 1½ kms to closest boat ramp
- 9 kms to "John Forrest" National park
- 10 mins drive to the Hills area
- 25 mins drive to the ocean
General Information: Welcome to Fauntleroy House B&B ... one of Guildford's gracious old homes of generous proportions, circa 1902. Featuring rambling verandas, comfortably appointed rooms, ensuites, a swimming pool, & surrounded by gardens ... a warm welcome is waiting for you.
Situated at the gateway to the Swan Valley, the one acre property has been lovingly restored to resemble it's former glory. A gourmet breakfast is served in the dining room that overlooks the garden, or on the verandah and we are air-conditioned in summer with an open fire in winter. Accommodations include:
- Rose
Suite
with king size antique four-poster brass and iron bed and large
ensuite bathroom with claw-foot bath, French doors onto verandah. Also with
TV, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, home-made cookies,
chocolates, fresh fruit and champagne for special occasions
- Magnolia
Suite
with 2 king singles that can be converted to 1 king bed and
large ensuite bathroom with claw-foot bath, TV, fridge, tea/coffee
making facilities, home-made cookies, chocolates, fresh fruit and
champagne for special occasions
- Jacaranda Room
with French Walnut Double Bed and matching antique French
Armoire (c1840) and access to private bathroom
There is ample and convenient car parking available in the grounds. It is an easy walk to restaurants, hotels, shops. Guildford is the gateway to the beautiful Swan Valley and the wineries are only a few minutes drive.
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard.
Rates: (Prices quoted in AUD Dollars).
$130-170/night
All daily rates include a deluxe continental breakfast.
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"One of Guildford's gracious old homes of generous proportions, restored to resemble its former glory."