Basildene Manor - Margaret River, Western Australia
Rising majestically on 14 picturesque acres,
In 1978 Basildene Manor was classified by The National Trust of Australia as a significant heritage property. The Manor has its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century when the first owner, Percy Willmott, a lighthouse keeper at Cape Leeuwin, set out to build an imposing home resembling a relative's grand country estate in England. Inspired by the beautiful and unique natural materials abounding in Margaret River, he painstakingly built a residence that would stand as a beacon of grandeur against the surrounding karri trees. The Manor is shaded at the front by a huge oak tree that was planted around 1930 from an acorn acquired from the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Granite rocks were quarried on the property and the finest selected to build the magnificent walls, while inside superbly finished local jarrah was used to fashion the staircases, balustrades, floors, and the majestic central gallery and main hall.
Today, guests from all over the world are drawn to Basildene Manor's charms and sense of history from a bygone era.
Relax in the comfortable guest lounges and landscaped gardens, or stretch out by the pool. Enjoy the renowned fruit buffet and chef-prepared à la carte breakfast, served in the Conservatory Breakfast Room overlooking the scenic gardens and picturesque lake.
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