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“A long-time local landmark, Beechworth's gold rush-era Oriental Bank has been transformed into a characterful owner-run B&B. Victorian-style rooms & 1930s inspired suites feature fireplaces, opulent textiles & marble bathrooms. Manicured gardens & a swimming pool frame the Italianate façade. ”

“A long-time local landmark, Beechworth's gold rush-era Oriental Bank has been transformed into a characterful owner-run B&B. Victorian-style rooms & 1930s inspired suites feature fireplaces, opulent textiles & marble bathrooms. Manicured gardens & a swimming pool frame the Italianate façade. ”

Recommended For

  • Local exploring
  • Brilliant for exploring the gold rush town of Beechworth, whilst based in a former bank from the town's heyday
  • Total relaxation
  • Unwind in one of six rooms & suites, enjoying home cooked breakfasts, refreshing swims & a real sense of calm
  • Great walks
  • Take a guided daily walking tour of Beechworth's Historic Precinct, including the Burke Museum, Courthouse & Telegraph Station
  • Mountain biking
  • Follow the 56km Indigo Epic Trail, mountain biking from Beechworth to Yackandandah
  • Museums
  • Visit the Burke Museum for an insight into Beechworth's gold rush era history
  • Wine tasting
  • Taste primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Beechworth's hillside vineyards
  • Golf
  • Play a round or two at the Beehworth Golf Course
  • Learning
  • Local markets
  • Sights nearby
  • Cycling
  • Historic
  • 1876, Freeman on Ford was originally the Oriental Bank, favoured by the area's Chinese gold mining population
  • Owner managed
  • Heidi Freeman and Jim Didolis have been welcoming guests for around 20 years
  • No restaurant
  • Enjoy hearty homecooked breakfasts each morning
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Restrictions on children
  • Boutique
  • Quiet
  • Full of character
  • Lively area
  • B&B
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Intimate
  • Chic
  • Traditional
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Romantic
  • Landmark

Facilities

  • No restaurant
  • Enjoy hearty homecooked breakfasts each morning
  • Suites
  • Two 1930s-style suites with marble bathrooms
  • Swimming Pool
  • 12-metre pool with outdoor hot tub
  • Games room
  • Darts and table tennis
  • Fireplace
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Outdoor dining
  • In room DVD
  • Internet
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • No pets
  • Restrictions on children
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Adult Only
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Sitting Room
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi
  • Business Centre
  • Safe
  • Bath robes
  • Parking

Activities

  • Great walks
  • Take a guided daily walking tour of Beechworth's Historic Precinct, including the Burke Museum, Courthouse & Telegraph Station
  • Mountain biking
  • Follow the 56km Indigo Epic Trail, mountain biking from Beechworth to Yackandandah
  • Museums
  • Visit the Burke Museum for an insight into Beechworth's gold rush era history
  • Wine tasting
  • Taste primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Beechworth's hillside vineyards
  • Golf
  • Play a round or two at the Beehworth Golf Course
  • Learning
  • Local markets
  • Cycling
  • Sights nearby

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