I recently spent the night as a guest at Braeside Homestead. It is a working cattle property situated at the start of the Granite Belt. After extensive refurbishment they now offer luxury accommodation in the Stanthorpe - Warwick region. Established in 1874, steeped in history and true Australian bush character, your stay at Braeside side will be a memorable one.
What a great way to expereince the Australian bush - first class luxury and syle.
The homestead has been magnificently restored by Lloyd Ernst and is a tribute to heritage preservation, style and luxurious comfort.
The house itself is the model of an Australian heritage homestead with huge rooms and 7 metre ceilings and huge fireplaces. Wide verandah for comfort in the summer heat and blazing fires for the Warwick winters.
I was impressed with the first class beds and the quiet darkness. Being a city dweller, I had forgotten just how many stars there are.
I met the garden architect, Clint Kenny, who has recreated the homestead's gardens in heritage style. Next door on the adjoining farm, Braeside Mountain, he has turned a mountain top into a garden wonderland with 270 degree views to the horizon and garden "rooms", each with a different style and each offering new discoveries.
If you get the chance, check it out - http://www.braeside.com.au and by the way, I have no commercial interest in the place - I was just impressed with the hospitality and style of this little slice of history.