The Customs House is an idyllic getaway for couples in newly refurbished luxury accommodation. Through stately iron gates you'll find a cobblestone path leading through landscaped gardens into a private courtyard of this majestic mansion. A perfect place to indulge in some of the finer things in life... love, laughter, luxury. Two accommodation options are available - The Policeman's Residence and the Post Office Apartment. Sophisticated, comfortable, luxurious. A popular venue for weddings and special events, there's a private dining room that will accommodate up to 30 people seated, or 40 people cocktail style.
Close to Mount Gambier and located centrally in picturesque Port MacDonnell, The Customs House is close to the Southern Ocean, exquisite cafe dining and the relaxed atmosphere of a country pub. Try a rock lobster, the town is famous for them, or take a wander along the shore at Cape Northumberland, you might see some penguins frolicking at dawn and dusk at this southern most tip of South Australia, on the rugged coastline of the Great Australian Bight. Not far away the most famous vineyard soil in Australia - possibly the world - can be found, the renowned terra rossa of Coonawarra. The spectacular World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves are in this region or you can visit the Fingerpoint Conservation Park - a popular surfing, swimming and diving spot with walking trails and ancient Aboriginal campsites.
The sumptuously appointed main bedroom features luxury Egyptian cotton on a pillow top queen size bed, woollen quilts and underlays, with a selection of pillows to ensure a beautiful night's sleep. The bathroom features a deep corner spa bath, Egyptian cotton bathsheets, fluffy bathrobes, separate shower and toilet, and a supply of large beach towels to ensure optimum comfort for guests. Relax in the lounge with a glass of wine in front of the gas log fire. There's plenty of in house entertainment, with a selection of DVD's to watch on the plasma television, or listen to your own music on the CD player with iPod dock. Enjoy a read or choose from a variety of board games. Bedroom two is kid-friendly featuring a second television together with DVD player, bunk bed and a roll away trundle bed all with luxury linens. A portable cot and high chair are available on request. There's a fully self-contained kitchen with dishwasher and microwave and a laundry for your convenience. A welcome pack includes provisions for a gourmet cooked breakfast, fresh fruit, as well as beer and wine.
The Post Office Apartment is best suited as a couple's retreat or use all the bedrooms and stay with friends. With its refined furnishings and stylish decor, you'll never want to leave! Each of the Post Office Apartment's three bedrooms features rich Egyptian cotton, woollen quilts and underlays, on a pillow-top king size bed, plus a selection of pillows. A large frameless shower in the bathroom, Egyptian cotton bathsheets, fluffy bathrobes, plus a supply of large beach towels ensure optimum comfort for guests. Relax on comfy leather couches in front of the beautiful wood fire. Select a DVD to watch on the plasma TV, listen to your own music on the iPod docking station, or curl up with a blanket and a book or a magazine from the selection provided in your room. Also supplied is a variety of board games. A fully self-contained kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including microwave, dishwasher and oven. A large laundry is provided and outdoor BBQ area with seating. A welcome pack includes provisions for a gourmet cooked breakfast, tea and coffee, fresh fruit as well as beer and local wine, to ensure the perfect start to your getaway.
Welcome pack includes gourmet breakfast provisions/fresh fruit/beer & wine
1x QS /3x single beds (Policeman's)
3x KS beds (Post Office)
Spa bath (in Policeman's only)
Linen/robes supplied
Beach towels
TV/DVD/CD
iPod dock
Board games
SC kitchen
Portacot available
Laundry
BBQ
Tailored events packages
Heritage& Nature Park
Little Penguin Colony
Tenterden Reserve
Port MacDonnell District Museum
Admella Discovery Trail
Feast's Classic Car Collection
German Mine and War Memorial
Periwinkles Cafe
Mount Schank
A hidden gem. We were looking for a unique place to stay to finish off our recent adventure in SA, and found the Customs House. It was absolutely perfect, and beyond our expectations. Beautiful living areas, gorgeous rooms and a very well appointed kitchen to kick up a breakfast storm in. Location was superb overlooking the water...Highly recommend.
Melbourne, Victoria
The Customs House is a lovely old building with a lot of history. We stayed in the Post Office apartment. The apartment was way bigger and better appointed than we needed. The owners are welcoming and hospitable and the breakfast hamper and drinks that were waiting for us in the fridge were great. Thank you for a lovely weekend.
Hamilton, Victoria
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