Step Back...

... to a time when life was of a gentler persuasion. The National Trust classified country estate of Victoria's founding family offers you luxury accommodation in a style to which you may easily become accustomed.

... to a lifestyle far from the madding crowd. Take tea in the drawing room or simply take the air in Burswood's magnificent gardens.

... to an atmosphere of elegance, resplendent with fine antiques. Exquisitely decorated rooms of grand proportions invite your indulgence.

... to an era of fine service. Linger over a sumptuous breakfast served on the finest bone china in the glorious sun room. In the evening relax by a roaring fire and enjoy a liqueur or a tune on the pianola.

... to a place where history is alive. The birthplace of Victoria, Portland offers the sights and sounds of a charming coastal resort on Victoria's majestic Shipwreck Coast.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Burswood homestead aims to provide first class service in a friendly atmosphere of authentic 19th century luxury. With an emphasis on privacy and indulgent splendour, Burswood is the epitome of style and elegance in heritage accommodation.

DINING
All tariffs include a sumptuous full breakfast, plus Devonshire tea on arrival. Burswood Homestead is a fully licensed establishment. Portland offers a good range of fine restaurants and your hosts are only too happy to make recommendations and bookings. Please advise us of any particular dietary requirements when booking.

ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING

Being centrally located Burswood is an ideal base from which to explore Victoria's south-west. The colourful towns of Port Fairy, Nelson and Mt Gambier make great day trips while local wineries and fishing, sailing, boating, swimming pools, tennis, gymnasium, golf, bush walking and nature reserve are all within easy distance of the homestead and your hosts will assist with local information and bookings.

OTHER FACILITIES

Daily newspapers,
tea and coffee making facilities,
library,
electric blankets,
clock radios,
hair dryers,
bath robes,
off-street parking,
parking for boats and large vehicles
wheelchair access.

Complimentary airport/coach transfers are available.

Burswood might be living history but it is no museum and guests are encouraged to make themselves at home and settle into country squire life for a few days.

LOCATION

Burswood is situated at Portland, Victoria's first settlement, at the western end of the Great Ocean Road.

It is an ideal stop-over for travellers along this famous touring route - half way between the magnificent coastal areas of Victoria's south-west and the excitement of Adelaide and the well known Barossa and Coonawarra wine regions.

You will find Burswood nestled amongst 12 acres of original grounds with a botanical richness inherited from it's early English settlers.

The bustling centre of Portland is just a stones through from Burswood's main gate. It is a town rich in scenery, heritage and living history.

Burswood Homestead