About this property

Historic Charm: The Bank House Ulmarra in Ulmarra offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and modern amenities such as TV and free toiletries. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all needs. Convenient Facilities: The property provides private check-in and check-out, a lounge, shared kitchen, laundry service, outdoor seating, picnic area, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Yamba Lighthouse is 49 km away, Saraton Theatre 15 km, and Yamba Marina 47 km from the property. Activities include fishing and cycling. Highly rated for its convenient location, room comfort, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tara
    Australia Australia
    Such a beautifully restored building, in a really gorgeous location by the river. Lovely attention to detail - lovely linen, yummy breakfast (farm fresh eggs!), lovely furniture choices - it's worth staying to just to check out the amazing...
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully restored old bank and residence. Perfect position on the river and opposite local hotel Very quiet in a cul-de-sac Local restored shops are a pleasure to go through
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    The bank house B &B has been lovingly restored with high quality furnishings. Plenty of breakfast requirements supplied for your individual needs! We stayed in the Anzac Room which was very comfortable! The shared bathroom was immaculate! We will...
  • Andersen
    Australia Australia
    It was a beautiful house and the location was nice and interesting. The place was well looked after, clean, tidy and had everything needed for an overnight stay.
  • Gary
    Australia Australia
    Ease of access to the property. Meal at the hotel was very good. Having access to a breakfast was welcome.
  • Daniel
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast is really great just what you need Perfect
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    The location was perfect, such a lovely little town with galleries, hotel, and a great little cafe serving top class food. Close to Grafton, a major centre with history and the beautiful Grafton Regional Gallery.
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    Great location, clean and everything available. Close to everything in this unique little village Good coffee shop and pub with meals/ great pizza all within 2 minutes walk
  • Chris0454
    Australia Australia
    The owners created the perfect balance between providing a luxurious and comfortable environment and maintaining the historical authenticity of the house. Because we stayed mid week we were lucky enough to get the whole house to ourselves.
  • Rebekah
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully styled and comfortable. Right across from the pub, so easy to grab a meal. Right on the river. Host was incredibly accomadating. Highly recommend! Super cute

Managed by The Bank House Ulmarra

Company review score: 8.7Based on 260 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Two local families from Maclean purchased this historic home in May 2022 from the Bultitude family who had lived there for over 60 years. After purchasing the property they have spent the last 12 months restoring the building. Much love and care has gone into preserving as much of the building as could be saved with research into its history. The goal has been to preserve this iconic building and provide guests with a memorable experience in Ulmarra, the best kept secret of The Clarence, with a simple bed and breakfast experience. Whether it be an overnight, or longer term stay, The Bank House provides opportunity for guests to experience the historic town of Ulmarra with other travellers in a relaxed, comfortable and historic home. Hosts can be contacted anytime and enjoy providing local knowledge or assistance in learning more about the area.

Property information

The Bank House is a quaint bed and breakfast located in the charming and historic town of Ulmarra in the Clarence Valley, 14 kilometres north of Grafton. The Bank House offers guests a heritage stay in a beautifully restored settlers home that has been not only a home, but the site of the original Australian Joint Stock Exchange Bank in the area in 1860s. Built in the late 1800’s on the banks of the Clarence River it is located directly across the road from the historic Ulmarra Hotel. The Bank House sleeps up to 8 guests with four spacious bedrooms. The Bradman Room, with ensuite and king size bed is named after Sir Donald Bradnam, who as legend says, played cricket in the back yard whilst on tour. The Anzac Room with a queen size bed is situated directly beside the Anzac Park. Cohen's Room named after one of the original owners has 2 single beds. Finally, The Bank Room which also has a queen size bed, is where the safe was located when the building was a bank. These 3 rooms share bathroom facilities. All rooms feature fans, heating and quality cotton bedding with beautiful antique furniture hand-picked in Northern NSW. A spacious main bathroom is also provided with a large restored dining area and lounge room, fireplace and a rustic farm style kitchen. Be amazed by the original water well that is now built into the restored timber flooring, with glass overlay filled with old bottles discovered on the grounds!

Neighbourhood information

Ulmarra is a picturesque heritage town, and was the setting of the iconic Australian Movie - "Fields of Fire". Ulmarra is located on the Clarence River and was the original port town from the 1860s. The Bank House is the original Australian Joint Stock Bank that serviced traders, timber getters and settlers. The Bank House is only a stone's throw from the Ulmarra Hotel (Best pub in The Clarence), Art Galleries and Cafes. The little town of Ulmarra has beautiful boutique shops and is currently undergoing a facelift with streets caping currently being completed. Ulmarra is approximately 30 min travelling south on the M1 from Yamba, Brooms Head and Wooli. It is the perfect location to experience all the Clarence Valley has to offer. You can find the The Bank House Ulmarra at 1 Coldstream Street Ulmarra.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: PID-STRA-51570