homestead accommodation - Historic Grange

The Grange homestead, built c. 1844, is a historic Georgian manor house with an Edwardian / Federation wrap-around veranda added in the early 1900s. It is a locally renowned heritage property of significance which sits proudly overlooking the river flats of Pambula and its surrounding gardens.

Sitting within this tranquil garden estate, the homestead has been lovingly restored, outfitted with antiques and elegant decor, providing you with a truly unique, luxurious and relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of holiday central.
With separate lounge, dining and kitchen rooms, downstairs & upstairs bathrooms/toilets, the modern conveniences provide super comfortable accommodation for eight guests in four large themed bedrooms:

Trafalgar (queen) | Oriental (king) | Oceanic (queen) | Waterloo (two singles)

The Trafalgar Room (queen)

French antique furnishings, walk-in robes, open fireplace & two sets of French doors opening to north veranda garden views

The Oriental Room (king)

A touch of the orient blends happily with beautiful antique furniture & two sets of French doors opening across fountain views

The Oceanic Room (queen)

Australian antiques & soft furnishings beside an open fireplace, with views across the tennis court

The Waterloo Room (two singles)

Outfitted with two lovely single beds, this room happily accommodates couples and children alike

The lounge

Relax in front of the fire or kick back, enjoying outlooks across the central garden

The dining room

Outfitted for fine or casual dining, this space can also be adapted for bridal preparations

The kitchen

Some minor renovations here, with a major transformation to come soon…

Upstairs bathroom

Feel the fantastic pressure of a waterfall under this vintage-style shower rose, heated floors & skylight

Downstairs bathroom & laundry

Soak in the large claw-foot bath (with shower hose)… This large yet intimate bathroom hides its European laundry with flair

A little more about its history…

**The Tweddie family in front of The Grange, c.early 1900s.**

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In January 1844, Captain John Lloyd RN (born in 1791, County Tipperary, Ireland) bought 302 acres in Pambula, later adding to his land holdings between the Pambula and Yowaka rivers. Lloyd started with the Royal Navy at the tender age of 12 and fought in the Battle of Trafalgar at 14 (hence “The Trafalgar” room). By 1840, he was granted 300 acres in lieu of retirement pay, arriving in Australia, before making his way from Adelaide to South Pambula by 1844 to start a new life and build his home, The Grange.
The stone used in the construction of The Grange is understood to have come from Devon as ship’s ballast and brought to The Grange by boats on the Pambula River which was then flowing through the grounds of The Grange.
The floods of 1860 changed the course of the Pambula River, forming what remains as an oxbow lake, otherwise known as a billabong, at the bottom of The Grange’s garden.
Lloyd was well-known in the district, helping neighbours in the floods, as a community benefactor of the Catholic and Anglican churches, and as a local magistrate.
Skipping forward, the next significant ownership took place when the Tweddie family bought the estate in 1902 and added the Edwardian (or Federation) veranda and undertook major renovations in the early 1900s.
After several more residency changes and a period of decline in its upkeep, the next major renovations were completed in the 1980s after Liz and Eddie Delves bought it in 1984. In 1994, the Delves published a historical brief written by H.S. Bazley who said, “the fabric of the building was painstakingly restored, sympathetic additions made, a heritage style garden established and a reception centre built on the site of the old stables”. Their most significant contribution to The Grange was building the restaurant/function/reception centre which has hosted many happy occasions… and made many wonderful memories.

This is the tradition, the heritage of the Grange… & this continues today, with you.