About our Property

Welcome to Our Historic Guesthouse at Old School Rocky Cape!

Enclosed within the walls of the former Rocky Cape State School, our guesthouse beckons you to a journey through time. Reside in a historic 19th-century cottage boasting the modern comforts of a fully renovated interior. It features three expansive bedrooms, two elegant bathrooms, a well-appointed kitchen, a cozy living room, an outdoor deck, and a delightful garden. The fusion of historical allure and contemporary amenities at Old School Rocky Cape offers an unforgettable experience for our guests. Whether enjoying tea by the fireplace or admiring the breathtaking mountain views, you'll discover an ideal mix of nostalgia and tranquility. Ideal for a peaceful retreat, a family holiday, a strategic point for exploring local sights, or a romantic escape, this is your perfect destination. Reserve your visit today and immerse yourself in the charm of this distinctive estate!

What to expect:

The Cottage: This enchanting guesthouse, once the old teachers' quarters, is a slice of living history. Envision three ample bedrooms, each echoing stories from the 19th century. The inviting bathrooms promise serene repose, while the fully equipped kitchen is ready for your culinary exploits. The snug living room and the expansive outdoor deck offer serene spots for relaxation, and the picturesque garden with its secure backyard is perfect for children's playtime.

With three bedrooms containing 8 beds, sleeping ten guests, the guesthouse is perfect for families and friends to enjoy time away together at affordable prices.

Scenic Views: Peer out the windows to behold the majestic landscapes—rugged mountains and tranquil countryside. These views provide a visual banquet, whether at dawn or during a night of stargazing.

Adventures Begin: The guesthouse serves not only as a quaint abode but also as an ideal starting point for exploring the Northwest coast. Picture a visit to the historic town of Stanley, where you can appreciate heritage architecture, peruse charming boutiques, and indulge in the local café scene. A lively array of festivals and events contribute to the area's dynamic ambiance.

Welcome

We are excited you decided to book with Old School Rocky Cape. If you need to reach us, keep our mobile numbers 0407 642 149, or 0479 172 444 in case of an emergency.

Here is some additional helpful information:

Stay 2 Nights or more:
Guest who book for 2 or more nights receive the following.
-  Complementary bottle of quality Australian Wine from our Wine Club,
-  FREE use of Laundry - No charge
-  If approved, your pet stays for FREE

Keys:
When you depart, please leave the key on the kitchen bench or place back in key safe and close the front door. Please take extra care of your keys. Lost keys incur a replacement fee of $10.00.

Heating / Cooling:
The thermostat is located in the kitchen next to the microwave. Please adjust the temperature to your liking. 
All large beds have electric blankets. A portable oil heater is available on request.

Animals:
We allow house trained animals to stay. As we have ducks, chickens, geese and lambs, all pets must by controlled on a leash when outdoors.
We charge from $100 per animal killed by your pet.
We charge $20 for your pet for the entire stay.
We charge $100 Cleaning fee for pets which soil inside.

Fire Place:
If you wish to have an open fire going, we provide the wood and fire starters for a cost of $10.00 per night. The fireplace will not heat the guesthouse, it is for atmosphere and mood setting. The reverse cycle air conditioner will heat the guesthouse.

Bedrooms:
No eating or drinking allowed in bedrooms.
Complimentary Ear Plugs are provided to ensure a restful nights sleep.
1 x Single Bunk Bed, 1 x Queen with En-Suite, 1 x Queen + 2 Single Bunk Beds.
Extra blankets and linen are located in the Walk in rode in main bedroom, and on shelving in the Recliner room. New towels and bed linen are available on request.
We have additional two fold up single beds and a single travel cot if required. 
Please request at time of booking so that these can be set up on your arrival.

Television:
There are two remotes. The TV remote turns the TV on and off. The Satellite remote changes all your Satellite TV channels. We are unable to receive local television, our Satellite displays NT television. 

Entertainment:
In the lounge, we have a coffee table with drawers. Open them to discover family board games to enjoy when the outside is not welcoming. We also have a large variety of adult and children's books to relax and read. There are reading lamps in the bedrooms, so curl up and enjoy whilst snug and warm.
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We also have a large selection of DVDs available FREE of charge. Speak to your Hosts for DVD information.

Wi-Fi:
We offer ADSL wireless Wi-Fi for FREE.
User Name: Activate8me-2E50DEC
Password:         F694E52B

Lounge:
We have two, two seaters and a single seater, both have minor cat scratch damage from our cat. In the second bedroom there are two single recliners with views overlooking our deck and the National Park.

Kitchen:
Please help yourself to anything in the kitchen. Feel free to use our cooking ware, utensils, and appliances. The stove is a gas stove top. Press the knob in and wait for it to click/light, and then adjust the temperature.

Please do not place hot items, pots and pans on the kitchen bench. It will mark the bench. If this occurs you will be charged a resurfacing fee of $100.00.

If the gas runs out on the stove stop, please contact us ASAP and we will replace it with a new cylinder.

Remember to wash all dishes and utensils prior to leaving. We supply all the kitchen cleaning products. There is a dishwasher. Open the door to turn on, fill the dishwasher and throw the tablet in the bottom of the machine. Press start.

Due to COVID we only supply Salt and Pepper grinders, Single use Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar for your first night. Longer stays will require you to purchase your own supplies.

Barbeque Area:
Out on the entertainment decking area, there is a 4 burner Barbeque with gas cylinder and utensils. This service is FREE of charge however if you forget to turn off the gas cylinder when finished, or fail to clean the barbeque when finished there will be a $50.00 Re-gassing / Cleaning Charge. All cleaning products are supplied.

Laundry:
We do not allow guests to use our washing machine, but we are happy to place a load on for you at the cost of $5 per load. We supply the washing powder, stain removal, and fabric softener. We also supply an iron and ironing board. The laundry is locked to prevent unauthorised use.

Alternatively, there is a laundromat at the Rocky Cape Tavern (5km down the road) with washers and dryers and it is opened 24 hours, and takes $1 Gold coins. You require your own washing powder, stain remover, etc.

Meals:
The local Rocky Cape Roadhouse is open 4am to 6.30pm and serves takeaway meals, fish & chips, burgers & salads. I’ve heard nothing but good reports of not only the food but their service as well. You’ll find them on the corner of Rocky Cape Road and the Bass Highway. It is located 3 minutes down the highway. It is also our Post Office and Service Station selling both Diesel and Petrol.

The most popular venue in the region – the Rocky Cape Tavern is an absolute cracker. There’s a good range of Aussie pub staples and no chance of leaving hungry! There’s also a bottle shop on site – perfect for keeping the Esky well-stocked – and frequent live music on weekends.
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 12pm-2pm for lunch and 6pm-8pm for dinner.

COVID:
Both your hosts have had all COVID vaccinations and boosters along with the annual Flu injection.
Please make yourself at home and enjoy your stay. Let us know if you have any questions.

Cheers
Alex and Liam

T E S T I M O N I A L S

Happy People

 absolutely everything was a perfect spot for a couple nights. apartment was clean, tidy facilities were absolutely perfect everything needed was a home away from and would definitely recommend and stay here again. Easy & straight forward communication with Alex & Liam

Peter - Bookings.com guest