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The Buchanan 1894

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Apartment, Garden View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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41 Hill St, Parkes, NSW, 2870
  • Place, Memorial Hill Lookout
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooke Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkes Showgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Apartment, Garden View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Apartment, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Courtyard View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, Courtyard View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Garden View | Living area | TV, books

Deluxe Studio Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, Pool View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Buchanan 1894

This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills.
The Buchanan 1894 offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This Parkes guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at The Buchanan 1894, you're just a quick walk from Memorial Hill Lookout. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a rooftop terrace and library
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Hill Lookout and Bushmans Hill Reserve
As a guest of The Buchanan 1894, you'll find an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Buchanan 1894 also features barbecue grills, a garden, and pool umbrellas. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Buchanan 1894 was completed in January 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Parkes guest house.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1894
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-76178

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

The Buchanan 1894 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful home...I wish I could move in!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old world charm and quality of the fitout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay was enjoyable. Clean room ,comfy bed ,great location .would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Shower wasn't great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice building with terrible accessibility. Public road parking only not acceptable these days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house with beautiful decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic property but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
21st century comfort and amenities enveloped by 19th century ambience, superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation. Congratulations on the care and attention to a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025