While "Captain Samuel's Cottage is in 'dry dock' having barnacles removed we have made the building available for up to 4 guests and calling it the "Captain's Abode". Bring another couple and spread out and enjoy the newly renovated spacious living room, kitchen and Bathroom. During 'dry dock' we have set up two double bedrooms, ideal for two couples traveling together. From your living room window enjoy the views towards the river and mountains. Take a short walk through our land to the riverfront, the setting may inspire you to catch an elusive trout, or feed the local ducks. Because of its size we have made it the rate for 4 people.
Interesting History
Early in the 1800’s a wealthy merchant seaman Captain Samuel Horton decided to hang up his sextant and settle in Ross. He became well known for many achievements, one being having a magnificent Methodist college built on his land, naming it after himself, Horton College. He also bought a lovely stone cottage in the main street of Ross. The government had finished using it as a low-security convict barracks. This building, located on the banks of the Macquarie River later became famous as “Captain Samuel’s Cottage” where tourists stay instead of convicts. The cottage has had an interesting history, as well as being a convict barracks, the cottage has been a grindstone shop, butchery, antique shop and private home. Built Circa 1830, it represents one of the oldest buildings in Australia. This cottage has now been restored for visitors from around the world to enjoy its ambiance.


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Facts in Brief:

* While part of Captain Samuel's Cottage is being renovated we have made the building available as the "Captain's abode". ...click here for details about the renovation

* While the third bedroom is in dry dock having barnacles chipped off, we have setup the other two rooms to be double rooms, ideal for two couples traveling together

* Large self contained cottage

* Genuine historic building centrally located in the historic main street precinct.

* Bedroom configuration: During the renovation the configuration is: 2 bedrooms (2 x Double Bedrooms) The first stage of the renovation has now been completed. One of the bedrooms has a stunning feature wall revealing the original sandstone

* Roomy Combined living Kitchen area with a lovely wood heater

* Antiques and authentic decor

* Complimentary port and dinner mints

* Full kitchen facilities. Full stove, sink, refrigerator, Microwave

* Wood heater complimented by electric heating.

* Large fenced back yard, Cottage gardens and off street parking

* Includes tea and coffee making facilities

* Includes Linen

* Shower over bath. Roomy Bathroom

* Automatic washing machine, drier, clothes line. Ironing facilities

* Property has river frontage

* Cot available on request

* DVD, large TV, CD

* NO Telephone.

* Good signal for at least Telstra and Optus Mobiles (Broken signal in parts of the house due to the stone walls)

* Breakfast provisions provided if requested before the day of stay (Small charges apply)