Bathurst River House BnB

An 1834 colonial retreat on the banks of the Macquarie River

Set quietly along 4.5 acres of riverfront land in Kelso, Bathurst River House BnB is a rare piece of living history — a lovingly restored 1834 colonial home offering luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation just minutes from Bathurst’s CBD.

Here, mornings begin with river mist drifting across the Macquarie. Sunlight spills over wide verandas. Birds replace traffic noise. And heritage is not just preserved — it is lived.

A house with nearly two centuries of story

Built in 1834, Bathurst River House stands as one of the region’s enduring colonial homes. Handmade bricks, original timber elements and historic craftsmanship have been carefully restored and protected, ensuring the home’s character remains intact while modern comforts provide ease and privacy.

The journey to restoration was not simple. Termite damage required extensive structural repairs. Lime mortar repointing demanded specialist trades. Heritage approvals required patience and precision. But every challenge reinforced the belief that this home deserved to stand for another century.

Today, guests experience the result: authentic heritage layered with quiet luxury.

Boutique accommodation by the river

Bathurst River House BnB offers:

• Elegant rooms with private en-suites
  • Expansive river and garden views
  • Complimentary breakfast crafted with local produce
  • Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking
  • Peaceful acreage just 7 minutes from Bathurst CBD
  • Walking access to riverside paths

With only two dedicated hosts — Maggie and Jeff — every stay is personal.

Jeff brings 16 years of farm-stay hosting experience, welcoming guests to rural life and nature. Maggie, with hospitality experience dating back to her early twenties, brings warmth, refinement and a deep love of creating memorable guest experiences.

Together, they have created something rare: a tranquil, adults-focused retreat (no children under 13) that blends country calm with boutique comfort.

Following historic footsteps

In January 1836, Charles Darwin rode inland from Sydney to Bathurst, crossing the Macquarie River near this very stretch of land. He described a young settlement set among open plains — a colony still forming its identity.

Nearly 190 years later, the landscape remains strikingly recognisable.

To stay at Bathurst River House is to sit within that layered history — to feel both the pioneering past and the present-day warmth of regional hospitality.

Part of the Bathurst River story

Bathurst River House shares its grounds with Bathurst River Cafe, another chapter in Maggie and Jeff’s restoration vision. Guests can wander from veranda to riverside brunch, pairing boutique accommodation with exceptional coffee and homemade fare.

Together, the property forms a destination in itself — a quiet backroads experience that invites travellers to slow down, connect and stay a little longer.

A true Bathurst & Backroads escape

It contributes to Bathurst’s tourism story by preserving heritage rather than replacing it. By offering acreage instead of anonymity. By welcoming guests not as room numbers, but as visitors to a home with heart.

This is more than a BnB.

It’s a piece of Bathurst’s living history — restored, revived and ready to be shared.

Plan Your Stay

Bathurst River House BnB
2 Stephens Lane, Bathurst NSW 2795

Check-in: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Open year-round