A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World and recently described as one of the worlds truly outstanding properties. The status of the hotel belies its true character. The turreted and gabled baroque fantasy exterior is a prelude to the flamboyant, creative and romantic interiors. Individually decorated with great ingenuity and flair. 1998 Diamond Accolade Award Australian Living - Most romantic accommodation in Australia, magazine USA. Multiple state and national tourism award winner since 1988. 1998/2000 American Express - Fine Hotels and Resorts Hotel. 1999 International Quality Assurance Award Platinum Star. 2000-2003 International Super Star Hotel. 2003 Distinction World - selected hotel and world's best destinations.

Tower Room, second floor, loft room - Ascend a spiral staircase in a crenellated tower to this classically inspired room with sophisticated flamboyant and creative decor with a rare superior, antique and custom made furnishings. An exotic original hand carved bed creates a stunning centrepiece. Ensuite with roof window, single porcelain spa bath/sep shower/walk-in robe. Above treetop views to sunsets and the horizon beyond. A richly carved antique dining setting provides private romantic dining.

The Queen's Chambers, first floor, split level two room suite - A rich tapestry of delights the senses. Fantasy and romance with intricate refined plaster detail, artistry and design. These captivating rooms adjoin a large open terrace for alfresco dining with expansive tree top views beyond the battlements. A majestic draped four-poster bed with carved heraldic lions feature. Fine fabrics and tapestries provide harmony of colour, richness and texture, highlighted by rare 19th Century porcelain plaque of Queen Louise of Prussia and an antique French ormolu silk suspension mantle clock, in this suite of refined romanticism.

The Observatory, third floor, two room suite - A stone spiral staircase to a heavenly tree top escape. Stars shine like jewels in the sky above a circular sunken spa in a tower circled above with lancet windows. Dramatic architectural features are embellished with golden stencilled and colourful hand painted friezes. Decorative triangular wooden shutters filter light in the lounge/dining room with Georgian table. Whimsically carved 18th Century oak timber king size bed and cupboards. Shuttered panoramic windows with uninterrupted views over the treetops to the horizon. A steep vaulted timber ceiling radiates from a central point. A fantasy escape!

The Castle Chambers, ground/first floor, two room suite - Imagine knights and fair damsels, fortified stone walls, dragons and dungeons. A stone spiral staircase joins the two levels. French tapestries, silken tassels, antique furnishings, colourful hand painted centrally vaulted ceilings, a grand, ornamental stone working fireplace and an ensuite spa bath feature. Private lounge/dining room, bedroom with 19th Century carved bed head, kitchenette and Juliet-style balcony. Lancet and mullioned windows provide subtle lighting. Absolute privacy this romantic castle escape is ' 'the stuff dreams and fairytales are made of'.

The Castle Chambers, ground floor, two room suite - Experience the magic of enchanted forests. Dream peacefully in a king size intricately carved oak four-posted bed adorned with squirrels, oak leaves and draped in exquisite imported tapestry fabrics. Rustic fortified stonewalls are hung with stunning French heraldic tapestries. A local artist has created embellished European ' style wooden shutters and hand painted enchanting and whimsical feature wall panels. Private cellar style underground lounge/dining room, bedroom and kitchenette. Imagination and creativity ' an experience you will treasure!

The Castle Chambers, ground floor/first floor, two bedrooms/lounge - Imagine knights, fair damsels, dragons and dungeons. A stone spiral staircase adjoins the two levels. Interconnecting bedrooms feature a whimsical hand carved king size four-poster bed and a 19th Century hand carved oak king size bed. French tapestries, antique furnishings and vaulted ceilings, a grand stone-carved fireplace and ensuite spa bath are included. Subterranean lounge/cellar dining room, two bedrooms, one kitchenette, one share ground floor bathroom and balcony. Suitable for twin share/ two beds.

The King's Chambers, ground/first floor, two room suite ' Reassuringly traditional, rich in colour and elegance, inviting and refined. Totally private entry hall, lounge/dining room and bedroom. A massive spectacular ornamental fireplace, restored German piano, intricately carved European antique oak cupboards; rare life size Scottish antique stained glass windows and impressive timber beamed ceilings with gold stencils create a sense of drama along with museum quality antique clocks circa 1820 and traditional 19th Century listed European masters. An artistic hand painted antique king size canopy bed and bay window overlook picturesque and colourful gardens with ancient elm trees.