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The Customs House Policemans Quarters

The Customs House
Main Bedroom with pillow top mattress
Kitchen, fully equipped for cooking
Relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire
Spacious Bathroom with deep corner spa
Outdoor undercover sitting area
The original Gaol Cells
Private Courtyard area

Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom apartment, uninterrupted ocean views, in the center of town 30m to playground, ocean, jetty & cafe dining. Luxury accommodation is perfect for a romantic weekend, or a family looking for something special.

Luxury Historic Beachside Apartment Style Bed and Breakfast

Port MacDonnell, SA [Location map...]

Up to 5 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

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From $240 to $240 couple per night

Guest Reviews (5)

"The Customs House Policemans Quarters is beautiful. We loved it, it was very relaxing. Hosts are lovely too. What a lovely place to stay."

- Chris, VIC -Mar '12

"Being informed of local areas"

- Jill, -Feb '12

"The accommodation was beautiful and a lot of attention to detail has been taken. The location on the esplanade was perfect and the local restaurant Periwinkles serves good food. Port MacDonnell itse..."

- Jane, -Jan '12

"The accommodation was a five star establishment. We got looked after very well from the hosts with every detail of our stay made comfortable for us and the children. Would certainly recommend to ever..."

- Cheryl, VICTORIA -Jan '12

"Port McDonnell is very quiet, but a nice place to get away from it all. We enjoyed exploring the natural environment of the region, and then returning to the comfort of the Customs House."

- Andrea, VICTORIA -Sep '10

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Holiday house, Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Guest house, Self-contained apartment

Prepare to be impressed at The Customs House.
Enter through stately iron gates, into landscaped gardens and your own private courtyard & out door BBQ area. The Policeman's Residence has two large bedrooms. The main bedroom features an amazingly comfortable Queen size bed, with woolen underlay and quilt with luxury linens. Bedroom 2 is perfect for the children with a triple bunk bed, and a second Plasma TV and DVD player.
The lounge room features a beautiful Gas Log Fire, and 2 deep leather couches, as well a plasma television with DVD player, and a CD player with iPod dock. A selection of DVD's and magazines is also provided in your apartment.
The fully self-contained kitchen is well equipped for cooking, with an oven, dishwasher and microwave, and heaps of cooking utensils.
The bathroom is very spacious and boasting a deep corner spa and separate shower and toilet. Also provided are 2 beautifully fluffy bath robes, and luxurious Egyptian cotton bath towels.
The Policeman's Residence fronts a large grassed area, with the beach and jetty directly across the road. The lounge and both bedrooms all have ocean views, while the kitchen and lounge have courtyard views. The rear of the apartment has an undercover sitting area, a BBQ and outdoor entertaining area, as well as 4 Historic gaol cells, where the Policeman housed his prisoners until 1968!
With all the comforts you would expect from a 4 star property and more, your stay at The Customs House will be a memory that lasts a life time.

Locality

Close to Mount Gambier and located centrally in Port MacDonnell, The Customs House is only a stone's throw from Fresh Local Crayfish, exquisite café dining and the relaxed atmosphere of a country pub. And, we're within comfortable reach of the picturesque Blue & Valley Lakes, Glenelg River & Boat hire in Nelson, Mary MacKillop Interpretive Center in Penola, Coonawarra wine region's famous Food and Wine Trail, the spectacular World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves and so much more.

Property

The Customs House was built in 1862, and as well as housing the Customs Offices, the building was used as a courthouse, police station and police residence, with gaol cells, and telegraph office. After completion, Captain Edward French opened a shipping agency and warehouses. Port MacDonnell began to prosper and in three months to June 1864, 27,000 pounds worth of goods moved through the port.

It was during the 1870s that Port MacDonnell reached its heyday. Revenue from customs was second only to Port Adelaide. In the years 1876-1879 exports totalled 604,946 pounds and imports 263,961 pounds.

Large ships sailing directly to England loaded wheat and wool; ketches and schooners brought in supplies and loaded smaller cargoes, notably potatoes. Jetty maintenance was ongoing, and there was demand for a breakwater. Shipwrecks continued, and the lifeboat and its crew were kept busy.

For more History on the building and numerous shipwrecks in the area, be sure to visit the Maritime Museum during your stay.

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Beach, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Fishing, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Luxury, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Swimming Activities, Valentines Day, Waterfront, Wedding venue, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Bar, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooking facilities, Courtesy vehicle, Courtyard, Dishwasher, DVD, Electric stove, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Gas open fire, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Highchair, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets not allowed, Spa Bath, Stairs, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Walk to the shops, Washing machine

4WD Tours

All day 4WD tours located 10 mins from the area, maps available upon request.

Beach

Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Less than 5 minutes drive to the beach, Some beach gear provided - see description for details, Beach views.

Beach towels are available from reception.

Family Friendly

Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat hire available nearby

Heritage Trail

Property is itself a heritage building, Heritage buildings nearby

Luxury

Luxury ensuite bathrooms, Expansive views

Museums and Galleries

Museums and/or galleries located nearby.

The Maritime Museum is located adjacent to the property, and has intimate details of some 11 shipwrecks along the local coast, with numerous artefact's and details of people lost at sea including the famous Admella, which was wrecked 150 years ago.

Romantic getaway

Private living and recreation areas, Honeymoon package available, Chocolates provided on arrival, Bathrobes available for guest use, Accommodation just for two, Indoor spa, Wood fire, Romance package available.

All our guests receive a complimentary bottle of wine, and beers are stocked in the fridge. Both our apartments are private, secluded and quiet.

Waterfront

Accommodation within 50 metres of waterfront available, Expansive water views

Wedding venue

Group accommodation available, Marquee weddings possible, Wedding venue only, catering to be arranged externally

Winter Holiday

Log fire, Indoor spa

The Customs House Policemans Quarters

Port MacDonnell, SA, Australia

Rooms and rates

The Customs House Policemans Quarters (sleeps 5 - 2 Bedrooms 1 Queen Bed 1 bunk and 1 Trundle Bed)

Base rate

$240.00/night.

$240.00/weekend-night.

$1600.00/week.

480.00/weekend.

$40.00 /person40.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

Any one night stay from Monday to Thursday for $195 per couple. Includes gourmet breakfast provisions. **Must mention this special when making your enquiry! Valid May-July
Valid to: 31 Jul 12
Bookings for Fri/Sat must be for both days.

Availability

The Customs House Policemans Quarters will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 4.9 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that The Customs House Policemans Quarters may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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