A Delightful Accomodation Away From the City and other Sydney, Australia Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

If you want to stay in a different place while in the Sydney region, I highly recommend "The Ardmore House". Our Hosts, Peter and Declan, along with their sweet dog, Tara made our first days in Australia memorable ones.

They met us upon arrival at the airport (something that I suggest everyone to do) and drove us to the B&B.

The B&B was built in the Terrace house style around 1870 and has been lovingly restored to the period it was built in (with modern conveniences, of course!)

There are two rooms available one is a double room and the other is a single room each share the same bathroom. Morning coffee and tea is delivered to your door at an appointed time, followed by a full breakfast downstairs in the dining room. When the weather is seasonable, breakfast is served in the garden watching the lorries (tropical birds) fly through and chatter.

We enjoyed the eclectic charm of the Ardmore House and Newtown. I give it my highest recommendation!!

Unique Qualities: Peter and Declan took us on a walking tour of Newtown. We went through the local cemetary, checked out the local architecture and introduced us to the best gelatto maker in town!

They also offer a sight-seeing tour of Sydney that is available for hire, which includes lunch. Although we did not take it, judging from the information that gave us on the walking tour, I am safe to say I am sure it will be money well spent.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 61 29516 2251
Address: 24a Abermarle Street Newtown, NSW, AU
Website: www.ardmorehouse.com.au

Upon our arrival, we were warmly greeted by Jenny and Hugh, the innkeepers. They welcomed us to the restored historic Cremorne Point Manor which was built in the 19th century in the "Federation Style". If you are going to stay here please note there are stairs that you will need to ascend as well as descend.

There was also a small space heater in our room, which worked efficiently and since I blew my hair dryer out, hairdryers are available on loan from the front desk!

We had a fabulous view of the Sydney Harbor from our room and from the wrap around porch!

The beds were very comfortable and the only complaint that I have is the squealing pipes. In old houses I am sure this cannot be help but nonetheless it did NOT make our stay here a poor one.

Unique Qualities: The queen suite we stayed in was the most expensive ($120 AUD), it had a small refrigerator, hot kettle for making tea and coffee. We had a table and chairs set up by the back gable and watched the Sydney Harbor traffic. Cheaper rooms can be had for as little as 59.00 AUD per night you will have to share a bathroom with another guest.)

There is a kitchen facility for your personal use; and an other feature: a light breakfast of cereal, toast, juice, coffee or tea. The hotel offers coin operated laundry on the premises.

But the best feature of this house is its accessibility to the ferry that goes to the CBD or the one that goes to Mosman. There is also the Cremorne Point Nature Reserve which is a lovely walk especially if your walk takes you to the ferry.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 02 99537899
Address: 6 Cremorne Road, , Sydney, State of New South Wale
Website: http://www.cremornepointmanor.com