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| Heritage Building The Bank House, a heritage building in the centre of Crookwell, is one of the finest examples of early 20th century bank architecture outside of the Sydney metropolitan area. The original building was erected on the site in 1876 as the Bank of NSW and served the gold trade from Tuena during its goldrush period. Rebuilt in 1907, and again in 1914 as Crookwell grew, it then became a branch serving the local wool industry - the imposing nature of its facade reflecting the wealth - up to $1 million a day in the season - of the local wool industry. |  |
|  | Modern Accommodation for Groups What were the staff premises of this former bank have recently been renovated and decorated to offer unique self-contained accommodation for groups of up to 10 people wishing to enjoy a private retreat. Located centrally in Crookwell, with its cafes, restaurants and bars, The Bank House also offers the ideal location for corporate or business groups to meet or workshop executive decision-making processes: large meeting rooms, on-site accommodation, self-catering facilities. |
| The Ideal Retreat. From the moment you enter The Bank House, with its original cedar staircase, high ceilings and polished pine floors, you feel a sense of welcome and spaciousness. A large reading room has a cosy gas log fire and comfortable chairs. The lounge/dining area with its large dining table (perfect for conferencing), generous lounges and tall windows overlooking the garden terrace is just the place for entertaining. There is also a separate TV room. Double glazed windows ensure year round comfort and separate you from the bustle of the town outside. A large fully equipped kitchen allows you to cater for all meals (tea and coffee making facilities provided - bring your own provisions). Alternatively, breakfast or meals can be catered for by request from one of Crookwell's top restaurants or enjoy a BBQ in the courtyard. |  |
|  | Accommodation for up to 10 people. The Bank House offers accommodation for up to 10 people in five large bedrooms. Four of the guest rooms have queen sized beds (one has its own small private sunroom) and one has twin beds. Linen provided - all have down doonas and pillows, wool underlays, electric blankets and period wardrobes and dressing tables. The guest rooms share two bathrooms, one in early 20th century period style with a large bath, shower and toilet. The other has a shower and WC. There are also a separate washrooms and WCs downstairs. A fully equipped laundry with ironing facilities is available for longer stays. The Bank House is let out to only one group at a time even if it is only one couple, so the more rooms occupied the better the atmosphere, as it is a very large house. |
| Private gardens and alpacas! One of the pleasures of this grand period home is the private terrace and established old style garden rooms. Here heritage and climbing roses share the landscape with spring bulbs - hyacinths, violets, daffodils, jonquils and gladioli - and ornamental trees and shrubs, most planted long ago. The owners, the Pittard family, also breed alpacas at Currabungla Alpacas (see also the alpaca shop in the front of the building!) and can arrange to place some of these attractive animals in the alpaca yard at the rear of the property for you to enjoy. |  |
|  | Tariff: The Bank House is available for groups on a whole house basis only (up to 10 people).
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| For bookings or enquiries for accommodation or small conferences, please contact us (or use the email form below):
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