Boutique accommodation in the New England

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(50 Ratings)

House in Armidale

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

The Reformatory is a boutique option for guests seeking comfort, convenience and charm. Originally built as the police lock-up, the house has many Victorian features and is conveniently located opposite Armidale Railway Station. A classic country butcher/grocer is a 1 minute walk away. The Reformatory is within 2 blocks of Armidale Hospital and a short walk to cafes and shops. Ideal for families with 3 bedrooms accommodating 6 guests and is pet-friendly with a fenced yard & separate 'Dog Motel'.

The Reformatory has been changing lives for over 130 years, housing a range of interesting characters as they came off the overnight train and enjoyed the hospitality of local police. These days it (hopefully) welcomes a different clientele. Steeped in history with a warm and welcoming feel, we hope a stay at The Reformatory will change you for the better.

Guests have access to the entire house, including off street parking for multiple cars and/or caravans. All linen and towels are provided. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix and Fetch TV entertainment packages by the fire (wood supplied). We live in town, so are happy to help with any queries as they arise.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Armidale

Nearby attractions

New England Regional Art Museum

1.7 mi

McCrossins Mill

20.4 mi

The Bicentennial Arboretum

0.9 mi

Armidale Folk Museum

1.3 mi

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Boutique accommodation in the New England

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8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(50 Ratings)

House in Armidale

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Armidale

Nearby attractions

New England Regional Art Museum

1.7 mi

McCrossins Mill

20.4 mi

The Bicentennial Arboretum

0.9 mi

Armidale Folk Museum

1.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(50 Ratings)

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The idea of spending time in a historic building was appealing but we were left disappointed. The premises did not seem to be cleaned properly and was lacking general maintenance. The oven/grill doors wouldn’t close properly, toilet door wouldn't shut and the kitchen tap leaked just to name a few. It was such a shame to see this piece of history in such a state of disrepair.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Simple, comfortable and convenient for a weekend stay. This was the second time we have stayed at The Reformatory in Armidale. Thank you

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

The house was comfortable with soft beds and a nice fire place. The kitchen was a bit disorganized but functional once we found all the pots and pans. Overall a quiet place, right across from the historic train station. Dogs barking one night out of 6 which kept us awake. Lots of nice trees and greenery on property. The house unfortunately was not very clean and could use some TLC. The door to the one washroom wouldn’t close, and the place was certainly not professionally cleaned with cobwebs all over and hair in the bathtub. The fire was the real bonus, tv, and the rooms were large and spacious. Being right across from the train station and next to a small grocery makes it easy to travel to Armidale without a car. Could be a great place if it was cleaned properly and had a few updates.

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

We were so very disappointed with this property . We understand about old houses as we have a 100 year old house in adelaide . This house was so very dirty.. the oven and grill was disgusting which i noted had been reported in past reviews. There were cobwebs behind the headboard of the main bedroom . Bedside tables beside the bed of second bedroom were just rusting stools .. the tiles in the bathroom were disgusting ,,black dirt between tiles,,cupboards and drawers under bathroom basin dirty and mouldy . ,,there is a small gas heater in the main bedroom which i doubt is even legal as there isnt any ventilation and when we tried to light it there was a terrible strong smell of gas.. the overall property presents as neglected inside and out .

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Property was dirty inside and out, from the dirty oven to the durty sponge in the kitchen. The bath had a bath tub ring. The shower was in the bath and impractical for anyone with a disability. The linen had holes . The heating was insuffient for Armidale's climate in July. There was a need for electric blankets on the beds not just a hot watter bottle. Two of the doors ,including one toilet door could not be closed. Very disappointing for the amount we paid.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We really liked this property for the experience of its 'old world' charm with large rooms. It is also very reasonably priced. We liked how you could bring pets, however, the fences are too low to be large dog friendly and the front gate doesn't lock. Therefore, chilling out in front inside with a glass of wine in front of the fire is only possible by locking the furrkids in the small back shed. Would we stay again? Possibly, but not with our dogs.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Comfortable and excellent for a family. Beautiful wood fire with wood provided. Great hot water and a nice bath. Everything you need in the kitchen for cooking hearty winter meals. Close to everything. Not far from the uni.

6.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Suited the reason for coming to Armidale

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

This is an interesting place to stay. It's history and old world charm really enhanced our visit to Armidale. The property had all we needed, with up to date appointments plus more. It's very spacious with character not available in modern properties

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

very relaxing and caught up with family

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great location. Tidy and roomy . Beds very comfortable and shower pressure great . Everything we needed in the kitchen . Overall great stay for the price :)

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Had some trouble With the password other than that fine

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

The house itself is a great place with its history and located right near Armidale CBD. The house and yard itself are very unloved, dirty and unmaintained. We are very disappointed and will not stay there again. Will not recommend this place for anyone to stay there.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Comfortable beds Great shower! Good kitchen facilities Loved the spacious rooms House smelled nice when we came in, Beds were presented nicely and plenty of pillows 👍

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Very run down, dusty and cobwebs. No tea towel in the kitchen to dry dishes and gardens overgrown. Large bedrooms and comfortable beds. Heaters in bedrooms. Shower had good pressure. Flowers from garden a nice touch. A quiet location.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Very cosy, good location, clean and tidy

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Comfortable, big, good spot.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The house was in a good location with comfy beds & a great shower, very welcome after a long drive. Would have liked more simplified heating as it was cold & dark on my arrival.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We enjoyed our stay at The Reformitory. The beds were super cosy, the shower was amazing (great water pressure) and the log fire kept us warm through some cold and wet evenings. The property is only a short journey into town which was convenient yet allowed for some peace and quiet. Thanks for the great communications Cam.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great spot to catch up with family in Armidale and Uralla. Home was clean, tidy and as per photos and description. Enjoyable & quiet weekend stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Loved the house - rustic, quiet, close to town and spacious. Big rooms, comfy beds. Nice touches like hot water bottles (which we didn't need to use, beds were so warm). Perfect for our group of 6. Only problem was check in - Stayz only provided us with a door code (which actually ended up being a lock box code), so we had no idea how to actually get in. But when I messaged owner directly, Cam responded very quickly with clear instructions. Also only 5 towels left for the 6 of us. Cleaners were meant to drop off another towel, but this didn't happen to our knowledge. This ended up being a minor issue though - we all thoroughly enjoyed the house and our stay in Armidale. Highly recommend this historic house!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We loved our stay in this beautiful home. So cozy and had absolutely everything you could need. Definitely felt like a home away from home. We look forward to our next trip to the area.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Loved Armidale

Loved Armidale

Convenient location, spacious home, Cam the Host was easy to contact when we needed; thank you for making us feel welcome :)

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

relaxing

relaxing

very comfortable great area and location would stay again next visit if available

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

The Bower

The Bower

Many thanks for allowing us to stay in your lovely Property 'The Bower'. Centrally located, cosy with very comfortable beds. We loved our stay and everything you need is provided. Also the pups enjoyed exploring the back yard....thankyou Cam hopefully we will be back one day if you'll have us!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Comfortable and Cosy

Comfortable and Cosy

Very comfortable cottage, easily accommodated 5 adults with everything you needed for a couple of days away. Close to Armidale and easy walk to café.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Comfortable and Cozy

Comfortable and Cozy

Beautifully renovated house that still retains some original features and sense of history. We appreciated the fireplace and the soft, cozy beds.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Redeemed oops.

Redeemed oops.

A double booking was discovered on check in. A redirection to another quite acceptable property through the property manager was achieved, the next day.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Great place to stay

Great place to stay

Good location and good for a group of people. Cam was very helpful and quick to respond to questions.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

A great stay

A great stay

The stay was great. We will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Top Place

Top Place

A well kept century old home. Everything we needed for the weekend. Warm wood fireplace was icing on the cake. Comfortable beds and plenty of space. Great communication with owner. Location is great and just what we needed. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Business trip

Business trip

Was perfect for us. Thank you

4.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Disappointing

Disappointing

Loverly old house with excellent potential in quiet street. Would have been excellent but let down by a very bad mouse and cleanliness problem in the kitchen which was in need of renovation. Gas Heaters in bedrooms didn’t work, so quite cold. Wood fire needed clean out and the only way fan would work was if you stacked full of wood and ran flat out which felt pretty dangerous to us. Plenty of good wood provided.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Family weekend

Family weekend

On checking in we needed a couple of things, Cam was very helpful. The house is old but quiet charming. Beds are comfy and warm, I would recommend this for a stay over in Armidale with family or friends Cat & Matt

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2021

Comfortable and quaint accommodation

Comfortable and quaint accommodation

Comfortable and clean with all the essentials.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Quiet and roomy

Quiet and roomy

A beautiful quiet space with plenty of room, historic interest and comforts

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Reforming

Reforming

My wife stayed at this property for two nights and despite disappointment at the cleanliness (including uncleared fireplace) and difficulty operating the television, she ultimately enjoyed her visit and would consider returning next time that she works in the region.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Armidale

Armidale

Cam was fantastic. We had a few technical problems that he was quick to help with, thank you!

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Great stay

Great stay

Nice historic property enjoyed with a couple of friends. Plenty of wood for the very welcome fire. Good spot for a short stay to enjoy Armidale.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful place to stay

The house was lovely and in a good location. It was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the fireplace made the house warm and cosy.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Armidale?

The average price for a rental in Armidale is R 1,590 per night. This rental is R 321 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Boutique accommodation in the New England. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Boutique accommodation in the New England pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Boutique accommodation in the New England?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Boutique accommodation in the New England

House in Armidale

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Armidale

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Armidale?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Boutique accommodation in the New England pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Boutique accommodation in the New England?

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