The Byron Blisshouse property portfolio consists of Byron Blisshouse Belongil, Byron Blisshouse Carlyle and Byron Blisshouse Massinger.

Carlyle's spacious proportions and Victorian charm combine for gracious living.

Here, amongst hand painted ceilings, ornate timberwork, parquetry flooring with figurine inlays and antique French crystal chandeliers, you'll find yourself slipping effortlessly into a slower pace.

It comes as no surprise then, to learn the house is named after Nineteenth Century poet, Thomas Carlyle, whose sentiments reflect the very essence of this gorgeous guesthouse: Here hath been dawning, Another blue Day, Think wilt thou let it, Slip useless away…

When not at the beach (just minutes' walk from Carlyle), or in town shopping and eating, you'll find no shortage of places in which to lounge and entertain.

Outdoors, catch cool summer breezes on the wide northern verandah as you laze in antique chairs, crafted from teak and rattan. Alternatively, set yourself up on a generously sized siesta lounge, plumped high with cushions. The lush tropical gardens surrounding the house feature some of Byron's most established frangipani trees and one of Byron's oldest and largest fig trees, a majestic centrepiece to the pond, lawn, sculpture and contemplation spaces which surround it.

Indoors, a vaulted leadlight and paneled ceiling are the highlights of the tranquil lounge room. While away the hours in front of the gas fireplace, cosied up with a fluffy rug and luxuriating in the depths of the four seater lounge. An atmosphere of gentle sophistication is inspired by the elegant flowing lines of French Provencial style furniture. Dim the lights to instantly convert the space into a comfortable cinema room, complete with 42” LCD flat screen, cable and hi fidelity stereo sound.