Ford House Bed & Breakfast,
Bridgetown
Lot 14 Eedle Terrace
Bridgetown
Winner of the Merit Award for the Best Hosted Accommodation in Western Australia in 2004, Ford House is set in exquisite gardens in Bridgetown. Less than three hours from Perth, yet in the centre of the Southwest, close to Margaret River, Augusta, Pemberton and Walpole. Rolling hills cloaked in forest, wineries, vineyards, orchard and paddocks make a perfect backdrop for historic Ford House, built in 1896.
It is rated 4.5 stars by AAA tourism.
Ford House was also “Winner of the Best Bed and Breakfast” in Western Australia in 2001, and Finalist in 2002. Ford House offers guests luxurious accommodation and many facilities; the five acre garden with its 600 metre Blackwood River frontage is on the edge of town yet surrounded by dense forest. Guests at historic Ford House enjoy large rooms, French doors onto the terrace and high ceilings at an affordable price. There are single, twin and queen size rooms. The Grand Ballroom has an antique king sized four poster bed and a fire in the room, as well as foxtel, and DVDs, and ensuite. Every room is different.
At Aislinn, also on the property, sheoak floors, Amish quilts and en-suites grace both double rooms. One has a spa overlooking the river. From the sitting room, guests can open tri-fold doors to watch the river pass them by. Warm fires, fresh flowers, books and original artworks enhance all rooms, as do television sets. The intimate Cooks Retreat has every conceivable luxury from a deep two person spa, air-conditioning, spa and Foxtel to chandeliers. Of course it too has a private terrace overlooking the river.
Amidst an eight metre wall of preserved fruit, grand feasts are often held in the Barn. Its century old, hand adzed walls play host to unique banquets, accompanied by home made bread, sauces and desserts. All food provided in the Barn and cafe is made at Ford House. Lunch and picnics are also available.
To finish the stay, home baked bread, preserves, jams, roasted almonds, honey cured bacon and eggs all add to the morning delights of breakfast at Ford House.
Our Cafe, the Tongue and Groove cafe is open by private arrangement. We hold feasts and dinners in ’The Barn’ at Ford House.
To see the rooms and facilities visit us at www.fordhouse.com or call us.
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