Rupertswood Mansion is a place steeped in history, offering 4 star hotel rooms & suites accommodation with views over the estate's landscaped gardens, only 12 minutes drive to the Melbourne International Airport.
Perhaps best known as the birthplace of The Ashes, Rupertswood Mansion was built in 1874 by Sir William Clarke, Australia's first baronet, as his country residence. It is a remarkable architectural expression of the more genteel Victorian era.
Rupertswood Mansion features a grand entrance leading to an impressive staircase. Guests can dine in the opulent dining room and relax by the fire in the library. Further featuring a chapel and wine cellar, Rupertswood Mansion offers 4-star hotel rooms and suites with TV, private bathroom and heating. The suites boast a four-poster bed and lavish original bathroom, or a private sitting room and bay window with delightful views over the estate's landscaped gardens.
Rupertswood Mansion offers a variety of locations for on site wedding ceremonies, including the beautiful gardens, chapel or interior of the mansion. Further guest facilities and services include FREE car parking, lift/ elevator, luggage storage, non-smoking property, landscaped gardens, room service, guest laundry, tour desk, cot hire and wheelchair accessibility.
Rupertswood Mansion further caters fo corporate business travellers with a business centre, faxing facilities, photocopying services and conference/ meeting facilities fitted with comfortable chairs, antiques and excellent natural light.
Rupertswood Mansion is surrounded by broad acreage and breathtaking views and is located in the wine producing region of the Macedon Ranges which offer boutique wineries, Holgate Brewhouse, antique centres, art galleries, nurseries, wildlife reserve and an extensive choice of restaurants and cafes. It is within easy distance of the historic gardens of Mt Macedon and tourist towns of Daylesford, Kyneton and Woodend. Explore the tiny hamlets of Trentham and legendary Hanging Rock which offer bushwalking, horse riding and fishing. Rupertswood Mansion is just 12 minutes drive to Melbourne International Airport and Goonawarra Golf Club is a 5-minute drive.