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“Rupertswood” is one of Australia’s most important mansions, both historically and architecturally. Built as a residence for Sir William John Clarke, (first Australian born Baronet), in 1874-76 it became a power seat in the great English tradition. The property covered an area of 31,000 acres. Today the estate has been reduced to 1,100 acres. “Rupertswood” is a 50 room mansion built in the Italianate style, surmounted by a 100 foot tower.
Today the mansion has undergone extensive restoration, reinstating elaborate Victorian colour and decorative schemes, and operating as a boutique hotel. With Butlers, Doormen, a high level of service and food, “Rupertswood” is an experience only found in the great houses of England.
From the cheeky geese who greet you as you enter the grounds to the warmest of welcomes from fabulous Margaret and her team, Rupertswood has fast become my most FAVOURITE place to visit. I recently celebrated a ‘milestone’ b’day and took some family and friends to Rupertswood’s ‘A Night at the Opera’ in August. What an roaring success that was! Our guests are still talking about the experience…and all those who stayed overnight want to keep coming back for that scrumptious breakfast!!!
Margaret, Aneta and everyone else at Rupertswood – you have put Sunbury on the map! We all think you’re the tops! See you all soon!
The exquisite surrounds both inside and out at Rupertswood entise one to come back again! We have experienced the wonderful charm and friendly service on more than one occasion. A wonderful romantic escape for two or a memorable celebration your family and friends won’t forget. Well done.
found the rupetswood mansion a great place to stay u get embraced in the age and amount of effect and money that would have be put in to building such a big place while trying to see wat it would have been like to liv in as a freshly built mansion !
Rupertswood Mansion an historic and beautiful building filled with history. First class hospitality and warm welcome. A real treat! Highly recommend a visit and stay.
Great romantic getaway very welcoming and friendly and antiques very nice.
Spent our wedding night at Rupertswood Mansion we then decided to stay another 2 nights as we were having such a great time margaret let us have the place to ourselves was awsome thanks for the memories
Joe & Carla
Thanks for a sensational 10th wedding anniversary Marg couldn’t have had a better night your hospitality is second to none keep it up girl!
WOW blown away thought I was back in the 1800s ;pve the era and love the furnishings was great thw breakfast kept me going all day thanks we will be back.
What a great getaway without leaving town for too long, we have two young children perfect getaway and still able to get back if needed by the monster inlaw.
Loved having my wedding reception here at Rupertswood in 2004. My husband and I wanted a country wedding with city sophistication and Ruperstwood fit the bill! Service was exceptional, food superb, can’t wait to get back there to celebrate an anniversary.
Absolutely fantastic! Historically awesome and welcoming atmosphere! Meditative and romantic! Suitable for any kind of occasion and highly recommended!
This is a beautiful building with a rich history, a perfect venue for anything from wedding to a weekend stay both featuring remarkable service and ambience
I stayed here for a wedding. It is a wonderful location, a beautiful building and the service was fantastic. I will definatly be going back there again!
wow, what a beautiful historic place
just wonderful
top place. really nice
really is a beautiful place
Umm.I like it.
Rupertswood Mansion! What a fantastic place to visit or stay. It encompasses so much of Victoria’ s History. The Clark Family History, the Rupertswood Half Battery, the Birthplace of the Ashes, the architecture of the building not to mention the friently atmospere sensed by vistors. The service is superb.
*its a wondrful place*
I love the place that Anthony consider perfect~
it’s wonderful
i luv the place that ANTHONY work n live
so wondeful n marvellous~~~ i lovin it~~
though i’m in china cuz i like the place that
Beautiful location, loved every minute of my stay, accommodation fantastic for my family of four! Peaceful, nostalgic, great food and excellent hospitality!
Superb quality, attention to detail and excellent service. A nostalgic place, with plenty of history and tasteful decor. Loved my daughter’s wedding – a romantic location for all those who witnessed their marriage.
The most beautiful, romantic and simply devine mansion oozing with ambience, history and taste! A truly perfect place for my husband and I to exchange our wedding vows. Fantastic service, quality and attention to detail!
Beautiful place, full of history, Birthplace of the Ashes
Heh, I have stayed there several times and it takes me back in time, thus a very special place and incredibly refreshing and relaxing and the catering is …. second to none. I love the connection with history as well. A lovely building so well kept.
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It’s a fantastic place to have any occasion! It’s simply, beautiful – lovely building, great gardens. And it has plenty of history!
Amazing!
Great view. Where you can relax and enjoy life to the most
I hope everyone happy everyday !
Sorry,I can only speak English by easy words!
very beautiful, great feeling when u walk inside
I think that is a wonderful place.
A truly stunning venue; beauty, oppulance, history, professionalism, enjoyment, comfort, friendly and accommodating staff, amazing food, affordable and includes a certain ‘X’ factor. Easily the best place to stay in victoria.
it seems wonderful~
beautiful“~~~~~~~
It is a beautiful place
Oh,it’s great!So beautiful!
i will spend all my life in there
homey
perfect
Rupertswood Mansion – beautiful surroundings, connected to great history: Royalty; Criket/Ashes. Elegantly retored dinning room and great service. Come and see!
I will love it ~
Every time I visit Rupertswood Mansion I feel pampered.
Rupertswood is especially interesting for cricket lovers as it is the birthplace of the Ashes.
Somebody told me that it was great！
the cook is wonderful
it is such a lovely place
a place where I wanna stay forever
such an amazing place to gain perspective of the opulance in time what an incredible surounding for any function or just a weekend away with great proximity to the city as well
beautiful~~~
Clear and beautiful place!
It is really more than beautiful to describe
So beautiful~ I love it….
I am down from Sydney and had a great time at the Antique appraisal day, great lunch and loved the jazz band not to over the top just enjoyable.
Mrs.Shirley Turner
A perfect place to stay,it’s full of fantastic things.
it’s lovely~~
Well, i think it’s a good place to eat some delicious food.
wow~it’s really stunning~~i mean the building~
A good place and I can’t say a word because it’s just so great.
Hunny
Its a very charming place.loving it
Such a beautiful building!
It is the most beautiful place that i have seen before!!!!!!!!Perfect
It is a beautiful place for a wedding reception.Elaborate Victorian colour and decorative schemes.A high level of service and food.
Great service, stayed recently for a wonderful dinner.
Love the setting
i like this place a lot.very good!
A gorgeous place that can’t forget!!
Great Hostess, we were made to feel like welcome guests transported back to a gracious bygone era. Amazing building, as a builder I appreciated it being in original and great condition.
It’s a place for having good mood .
If i can ,I want to stay here to make my mind more richer.
food and accommodation are out of this world and could not have been looked after any better by the brilliant hostess margaret
perfect
Truly an amazing place to visit and get married! From the moment you step into the mansion you are made to feel like family. The hospitality from the staff is second to none and all these votes are a true testament to Margaret and her team. Would not hesitate to recommend Rupertswood – we love the place!
intriguing.
What a beautiful place to have a wedding reception. The service & catering is exceptional. The staff and Management are so wonderful & friendly. Exquisite rooms.
My wife and I got married in the beautiful gardens at the Mansion in 1999 and held our wedding reception there. We went back for our 5th Wedding Anniversary and stayed in the luxurious Mackay Suite and fell in love with each other and the Mansion all over again. We are about to celebrate my 50th Birthday Party there in a couple of weeks time with about 80 guests and the staff were as enthusiatic about our James Bond theme as we were. We are now planning to spend our 10th Wedding Anniversary in November there also. We adore everything about the grandeur of the mansion, accomodation, facilities, staff, food, service, vista and of course our memories of all the functions we have attended there.
Keep up the great work, Margret and Aneta.
I recently enjoyed a private dinner party at the Mansion with a group of close friends. We had a fanstastic evening. The service and food were impeccable. We were made to feel like the whole place was ours. It was wonderful!
What a beautiful, beautiful place. Steeped in history. My husband and I still talk about it as being a part of one our favourite stopping points of our last holiday.
Lovely architecture, history & gardens. The staff are very pleasant. I highly recommend this for those interested in old world charm.
Fab place with great view!!!
Nice place…Just like it very much…
wow… the building is awesome…
Well..It’s just an unforgetable place…
With great service and wonderful cook…
Comfortable, historical building also…
love it~
wonderful, beautiful, and magic! I love it!
What a delight excellent food, superior service, great wine and of course Margaret , WORDS CANNOT DESCIBE THIS WOMAN !!!
A beautiful example of why history is worth preserving
Woow~~How beatiful ~~
o, so beautiful!!!! great place to stay
Getting married at Rupertswood in January 2010. I can’t wait. We fell in love with the building, gardens and Margaret has just been wonderful!
Breathtaking – simply beautiful.
What a lovely place to visit.
Good people, food and wine
Rupertswood must be saved – it’s far too important to lose
beautiful！
Sep 24th 09,at 10:55 am
What a venue!
Absolutely love the place and the staff.
Just ….. uhh …. I like it .
They got a nice cook!
thanks for another great night. Margaret you are always the pal and the mummy we do appreciate the fime attention we will always be back for for more we cannot get what you give us there anywhere in the world so tha you Mags x
Fantastic Place for any function,being a wedding ,birthday or any social event.Excellent entertainment and great food and drinks with great comfort amidst great surroundings
best place to stay~
Lovely surroundings. Had a fabulous night. Will definitely be back for another great stay. Thanks Mags. Love ya lots. xx
I ALWAYS CHREISH THE HOPE THAT I WILL BE RICH.
Lovely place, lovely people!
Looking forward to our wedding day next year
Had a birthday lunch at Rupertswood in August. What a fabulous time we all had. Nothing was too much trouble. The food and service was first rate. Margaret was available to help with any request, and constantly made sure everyone was happy.
Overall, a great experience for the 20 or so of us that were there.
Our family had a marvellous gathering at Rupertswood. Entrancing building, magnificent food and excellent service.
I have been one of the lucky people who has experienced a few enenings with friends and colleagues from Sunbury in this sensational piece of history.
i highly recommend this place to any visitor , local ,interstate or over seas !!
If you run a business this is the best place in in this region to offer facilities such as function and meeting rooms with a touch of the by gone era !!
Highly recommended if you want fantastic service !! at a great price.
good place, good staff, good experience. Fantastic@!
As Melbourne’s premier wedding planners this fabulous venue for weddings & events is in our Top 10!
Wonderful experience, we had a absolute blast!!
great service by staff and overall wonderful experience of olden day times!
would highly recommend this venue!!
Working in Sunbury, I drive past the mansion every day and it became part of the scenery. Until we had our staff Christmas party there last year- it was immaculate, it felt like stepping back in time! The staff were all absolutely wonderful, the food, sensational and I can not remember a better experience! I would definitely recommend it to anyone
Rupertswood Mansion ia an amazing place. We celebrated our wedding ceremony and reception in May this year at the mansion and stayed the night along with family and friends. We had our wedding photos taken on the grounds of Rupertswood which was just beautiful, the old bridge and balcony of the mansion were great locations and we didnt have to travel far.
I would recommend this location for anyone thinking of having a wedding or function or just to treat yourself to a weekend away. Food and service was above my expectations (which are high). Thanks to Margaret and the team. Hope to be back again soon.
Magnificent Margaret and Rupertswood Mansion, thank you for looking after our family and making it our special occasion.
Great place , Great place to hold celebration functions . we had a ball service was maverlous ..
Great place,great service and nice to no you can still have a cigar.
I think the convenience attracts people’s interest most and also it’s the most important point we should take care when traveling out , what’s more, the historical and architectural feeling makes us feellike live in a Palace in ancient ages…
Rupertswood is an extraordinarily valuable historic Homestead, managed and operated by one of the most experienced and lovely hostesses, Margaret and her terrific team. Our client conference group cricket day was a raving success thanks to their professional and seamless attention to our needs, and our client board of directors who stayed on for accommodation and meetings, were looked after to the highest standards. We would highly recommend Rupertswood as a relaxed and yet extremely effective experience for any PCO’s looking for a venue with a difference.
The type of home we would all like to call “home” plus a warm and relaxing atmosphere from a gracious era.
Fabulous attention to guests needs, looking forward to going back
Working in Sunbury, I drive past the mansion every day and it became part of the scenery. Until we had our staff Christmas party there last year- it was immaculate, it felt like stepping back in time! The staff were all absolutely wonderful, the food, sensational and I can not remember a better experience! I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
a fantastic venue with a great host to compliment it. A must for any occassion.
If you are looking for a relaxing, peaceful place to stay, somewhere where you will be taken back in time and where you will be pampered and treated like royalty then you have to stay at Rupertswood.
You have to experience the charm and the greatest service-you wont find anything like it!
Love Rupertswood!
Suzie.B
There is just one word….amazing….the service by Margret’s team just tops it off
Place to go and see…. And stay
My fiance and I are getting married at Rupertswood in November and are so excited to be able to exchange our vows in such a beautiful and romantic place in front of our closest friends and family. We were unsure of where we wanted to get married but as soon as we walked into this fantastic mansion and were shown around by Margaret, we knew straight away that this place was special and that this is where we wanted to start off our new life together as husband and wife.
Its such a beautiful place and the staff are really attentive and friendly. We will be getting married there very soon and the staff have gone out of their way to accomodate us. I couldnt ask to more.
Wonderful venue for our annual family get together. We all thought Rupertswood a beautful and welcoming venue where we were very well taken care of by the attentive and friendly Staff. From the games in the garden to the delicous meals it was a fun weekend for all concerned.
How lucky is Sunbury to have such an historical facility close to the town centre. The lake, the geese and ducks and the setting make this mansion one of Victoria’s treasures.
Sensational, Ellegance, Historical , The King stayed there at the turn of the century and the Mansion is still fit for a king
Well done Mags Your attention to detail is a TREAT
best hotel I have stayed in. unbelievable surroundings and excellent service an experience not to be missed for anyone visiting victoria
what a great place
wow. it‘s really cool. I love there.
Great~ nice weather and wanna go there right now~!
What a spectacular venue had never heard of it before we had a 2 day conference accommodation like stepping back to the 18th century treated like a king Margaret had us in stitches with her cellar chat & tour her attention to detail was noticed by all our delegates and was mentioned more than once. Before you die you must experience Rupertswood Mansion the work they have done is first class well done.
We will be back.
best place i have ever staying in australia and i have traveled all over
Beautiful mansion, treated like royalty, could not reccommend highly enough.
An amazing place to visit for a Friday night Soiree. Big open fire, great music, platters of food , great staff and a good red wine by the open fire. It’s heaven.
I also went to an Opera night which was again beautiful the music acoustics with the huge hall ways and ceilings is probably what people in the l8th Century enjoyed when it was first built.
Sensational everything!
What a fantastic place to spend a romantic weekend – Bliss!!
This was a nannas treat recently I want more of it, I deserve to be pampered once in awhile too.
beautiful place to stay… rupertswood has an amazing history and a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere
Beautifully old. great preservation.. the place is OoooTay.
The balcony is the most wonderful place to have drinks on a summers night.
A simply stunning, stunning place. Has to be seen to be believed. Functions are fabulous – great food, friendly staff. Take your camera!
i went to school at salesian college back when it was an all boys learning apartment, my father and uncle also attended salesian and next year i’m lucky going back to get married there with my wonderful girlfriend.
mansion has always been there and is a big part of history, you should take the school kids on tours in it more often.
just beautiful.
Recently attended the Mansion’s regular Friday night soiree. How lucky to relax in such a beautiful, historic building. Staff were fantastic. Food was delightful. Friday night soiree are a must!
Rupertswood is the BEST. A lovley place to stay and a great School to go to
nice place to stay.
fantastic place to stay.
I guantee you would it enjoy it!
Awsome place.. the best home-made chicken pies in the world!
Wonderful place to stay.
Great place to relax. Quiet drink and the best home-made chicken pies in the world! Definately be back for more!
A wonderful place to leave the world behind. Whether it’s drinks on the verandah, dinner in the dining room or an overnight stay, everything about Rupertswood is just amazing!!
Married there, spent first anniversary there – we can’t get enough of Rupertswood. Amazing building and grounds, but the service and food are outstanding.
What a great place can’t wait to visit again.
Great B & B had a ball the hostess Margaret looked after us very well. It;s a must see if you love Cricket, history or antiques, We will be back.
The staff and surrounds are sensational. What a magnificant venue which is on the doorstep of Melbourne ….. a very special treasure…
Awesome place to stay!
What a gem
Beautful surroundings, fabulous company, amazing hostess (Margie) Wonderful food & wine of course!!!:)
What a wonderful way to step back in time, slow down & breath! Food, service & surrounding greens truly make this stay a rewarding experience…
Lovely old place and fabulous service!
Magnificent.
You feel like you have entered another world and yet you are only 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport and half an hour from the CBD of Melbourne.
Absolutely beautiful.
Birthplace of the ashes! There is an amazing history here and brilliant service. Beautiful elegant country furnishings, great service and comfortable rooms. A great place for a wedding or anniversary, the most romantic gardens and scenery I’ve seen in ages. Quiet country area, perfect for families and couples.
What a sensational place! steeped in history furnishings devine a step back in time!
Meander through the Mansion and take in the convivial atmosphere steeped in history. Wander through the tranquil garden, dine in elegance, unwind by the fireplace, and slumber in comfort.
Rupertswood is one pleasant experience you surely will never forget.
pretty good place
Absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful surroundings. I love the gardens and the lake area. Resturant is superb and the rooms are well maintained, comfortable. 5 stars
Lots of History
How good is it to relax at the mansion. Food is fantastic, service is excellent. Marg and her staff are wonderful hosts. To be at the Birthplace of the Ashes in a beautiful setting – couldn’t get any better
great place to stay, nice scenery.
Such a beautiful area. What a remarkable place. Great history and the secret passageways are so interesting.
AMAZING!
It’s very nice =]
Beautiful place
The design of the manison is magnifecent
Beautiful gardening
lovely place to stayyy
loves the lawn
Really beautiful.
beautiful place
very haunted
Calming, classy and convenient!
Even from my vantage point at the moment in Ireland and after bad news with the Ashes in England , the birthplace of the Ashes is wonderful historically and the beautiful decor in the mansion, coupled with great hospitality makes it a unique and wonderful place to spend a couple of days and nights.
Beautiful buildings and grounds with a wonderful history such a short drive from the city.
Beautiful views, wonderful landscape, great people, everything you need
Spoil yourself and your guests!
Great place, im only 15 and i love it,
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay overnight. Beautiful surroundings, elegant living – a wonderful experience all round.
Rupertswood is fantastic place to visit. I really enjoyed my stay there. It was awesome!!!
This is one of the most outstanding places in Victoria. I cannot think of another place where the history of our State has been more beautifully and authentically (no kitsch) captured. On top of that … the dinihg room and the cellar are just terrific. Can;t wait to get back there againn withm my whole family,
A beautifully restored building, lots of history, lovely setting, and wonderful hosts. What more do you need?
Step back in history ; a great weekend, and an awesome breakfast
Old-world setting with first-class comfort and service.
Just beautiful!!!
I know the Mansion well having been to many musical evenings in the dining room highly recommended.
alan
Lived and worked there. Great to see the transformation to maintain our Victorian heritage. Well done. Looking forward to my next stay
Birth place of the Ashes, beautiful and grand…a MUST for you most romantic wedding.
Olde world charm and wonderful hospitality !! A great place to stay with many wineries surrounding and within the greater district.
What a beautiful place. Wonderful staff and wonderful ambiance. Highly recommended.
I had a birthday dinner and it was just beautiful, the service friendly, food was mouth watering and after a few too many bubbles went upstairs to one of those grand rooms. Am going back with some good old friends to have another beautiful dinner.
Rupetswood Beautiful Historic Mansion and surroundings, not forgetting all the services, takes you back to the 19th centuary with all the mod’s and con’s of the 21st centuary.
Guaranteed to bring you back, again and again.
This is really the place to be.
I’ve attended a wedding as well as lunches at the mansion and throroughly enjoyed myself every time. The grounds and building are stunning and the food is amazing. Definitely recommended.
Great hospitality, good food, and wonderful surroundings. Margaret is a great host.
Friendly staff, sumptuous meals and old world setting. Steeped in “Ashes” history.
I was invited to a Wedding and the Reception at Rupertswood Mansion and now I have to find a Bride so we can get Married there as I had such a great time as well as the magnificent venue,food and very switched on staff
A charming place providing the 21st century visitor with a glimpse to a graceful and elegent period of time.
Been there on a number of occasions, always great, staff just wonderful. Such a relaxing place. A must place to visit in Victoria.
What a marvellous B&B. One of the marvellous secrets of yesteryear. Thanks for the memories!
A great experience, and Margaret is the most wonderful host.
The most memorable stay at Rupertswood. Margaret and Anita both amazing and helpful ladies. Would highly recommend this to friends and family
Had a private dinner there and it was just beautiful, fanastic venue, beautiful food and great ambience
The birthplace of ‘The Ashes’…steeped in history and a magnificent building and surrounds…spectacular!!!
simply awsome
What an amzing experience!
Step back in time and enjoy when men were part of the gentry and woman were ladies. Great ambience, accompanied by friendly and attentative staff! The food was great and all at very reasonable prices. I would recommend this establishment to any one!
My wife & I had our wedding here, the venue and the staff were absolutely fantastic. A memorable night and everything was taken care of. Sensational!
Had a brilliant night at Ruperswood. Full of history, nostalgia and friendly staff.
Great Venue, loved the Devonshire teas and the Staff were very attentive and made our stay.
Had a lovely night!! Delightful ambiance, fantastic customer service and the food was amazing – was such a pleasurable and memorable night. Thank you!
Fantastic staff, we have had many fabulous events held at Rupertswood. A great corporate venue. Soiree drinks on friday would start a beautiful weekend retreat.
Five star destination. Also lots of positive feedback from visitors to Living Legends who stay at Rupertswood or have lunch at Rupertswood after a visit to Living legends.
I got married at Rupertswood and my whole family stayed for the best three-day party ever!
A beautiful mansion with warm, hospitable staff and fabulous food.
Fabulous surroundings and attention to detail and so close to Melbourne – Country meets City! A great place to stay and to celebrate.
Anne
Beautiful mansion and grounds to visit and fab afternoon teas!
Great place to stay !!!
Have used the venue several times for celebrations – always lovely and the attention to detail is first class
AN AMAZING AND HISTORIC MANSION – WELL WORTH STAYING
Beautiful mansion, lovely meal, terrific staff.
Great devonshire tea. Have been many times.
What a venue!!!!
Wonderful and romantic weekend away, really old and beautiful furnishings. Hostess was a real treat.