BALLARAT
For
travellers, that special occasion or relaxing weekend getaway
812 Macarthur
Street
Phone: (03)
5333 3600.
Enjoy the privacy of your own beautiful room
with the touch of yesteryear and complimented
with all modern conveniences including your own ensuite with large spa.
Relax in your airy spacious room with a view of the surrounding mountains,
rooftops and church steeples.
Breakfast
can be served either in your room, on the
Your elegantly furnished room has distinct
Victorian charm and to make it special and comfortable we have chosen a subtle
lavender theme complimented by many modern
comforts.
*Character filled building
Also available is the Regency
Room. This twin single bedroom is perfect for children or
anyone else accompanying you on your visit.
CEREALS
Of your choice Full milk Fresh Fruit Salad & stewed fruits English Breakfast: sausages, egg, bacon & grilled tomato TOAST & MUFFINS
Wholemeal, Rye, White & Multi grain Vegemite JUICES Orange COFFEE Special blend Plunger TEA Choice small leaf "Mini bar available, why not order a superb local
wine" Competitive Rates
If you wish more information or to make a booking, History and Background IN 1861 WHEN THIS HOTEL was a single storey weatherboard
building it was called the Cornubian. William Ball was the licensee until 1863 Patrick Sheeran then became the owner and with his wife and large family of
eleven children, kept the hotel until 1886. The hotel was now called The Vine,
which incorporated a butchery, hay and corn store.
At the close of 1869 approximately 500 hotels existed in the district. Too
many you may think? So also did an active temperance movement, which developed
in the late 1880's. To seek respectability in the now developed community they
demanded reduction of licenses and more stringent control of the liquor traffic.
In June 1888 a poll voted for 27 Hotels to remain out of 72, but after an appeal
by a licensee it was deemed invalid and void. Once again in 1891 another poll
was held, the temperance party obtained an absolute majority of the recorded
votes and gained their objective. Forty of the existing hotels would in due
course receive compensation and close their doors. Fortunately, the Vine Hotel
was spared from this fate. On December 21 1887, Ballarat was in its heyday as a very prosperous inland
city. To mark the wealth of Ballarat as a major regional city, a unique public
transport horse drawn tram system was introduced. This hotel was designated as a
terminus and stables were maintained for the horses. The horses were only
allowed to complete two trips before being changed over with fresh horses. The
land was built up to street level to facilitate easier access for the
changeover. The hotel, as well as stabling the horses, also become a significant
refreshment point for the patrons. Michael Kennedy became the licensee in late
December 1890, the rates rose further to seventy three pounds per annum.
Following the granting of Federation, times were exciting for Australia as a
modern and prospering country. To celebrate these times the hotel changed its
name to Canberra on 2nd December 1913, the same year our capital city came into
existence. This was also when the architecture of the building was re-designed
to be distinct by incorporating Victorian with a blend of unique Federation
style.
This hotel has had many licensees and large families reside within its
walls. In March 1998 the building closed its doors as an active hotel. It has
since been renovated to house a new family, a single Bed and Breakfast suite and
a gift basket business. The gardens have been beautified with a paved lavender
garden, fish pond, arbors, and scented cottage garden. Garages have been added to
resemble the old stables of yesteryear. Enquiry and bookings: |
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We
welcome you to join us at our unique comfortable
home. Superbly located close to the city, only five minutes walk to
picturesque Lake Wendouree.
then Margaret Maule took over being proprietor until 1866. The hotel for a short
period was renamed the Rose of Denmark.