Bridgetown Civic and Community Centre - 14 min walk
Bridgetown Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk
Bridgedale House - 4 min drive
Sunnyhurst Wines - 7 min drive
Restaurants
The Cidery - 3 min drive
Bridgetown Hotel - 18 min walk
The Barking Cow - 1 min drive
Freemasons Hotel - 18 min walk
Hansens Hot Bread Shop - 12 min walk
About this property
Ford House Retreat
Property highlights
Free breakfast, a terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at Ford House Retreat. A garden, a library and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Extended parking, barbecues and massage treatment rooms
Smoke-free property, a gift shop and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Ford House Retreat feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
Free toiletries and hairdryers
TVs with DVD players
Fridges, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Extended parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
A restaurant
Things to do
Library
Shopping
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Spa treatment rooms
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Ford House Retreat
Ford House Retreat Bridgetown
Ford House Retreat House
Ford House Retreat House Bridgetown
Ford House Retreat Guesthouse Bridgetown
Ford House Retreat Guesthouse
Ford House Retreat Guesthouse
Ford House Retreat Bridgetown
Ford House Retreat Guesthouse Bridgetown
Frequently asked questions
Is Ford House Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Ford House Retreat?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Ford House Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.
What time is check-out at Ford House Retreat?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Ford House Retreat located?
Situated in Bridgetown, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Blackwood River Park and Bridgetown Civic and Community Centre. Bridgetown Visitor Information Centre and Memorial Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Ford House Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 92 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Yoshikado
4 Jan 2018
優雅な時間をありがとうございます。
WIHIがない環境で、戸惑いました。これ以外は完璧です。
Yoshikado
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
4 Nov 2017
Wonderful retreat.
Fantastic setup and location.
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda M, western Australia
4 Oct 2017
We had a wonderful stay at Ford house it could not have been any better. Beautiful Gardens lovely breakfast, close to the river,geese, fire,
how wonderful, what more could you want?
Linda M
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Sept 2017
Beautiful gardens and lovely staff
Located quite central, access to town is easy. The river and garden outlook is wonderful!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Lynette
2 Sept 2017
Overnight in Bridgetown
Ford House was a pleasant surprise with lots of surprises. Set in a beautiful garden and surrounded by beautiful giftware the afternoon was a pleasant diversion from our travels. Breakfast was served in amongst the giftware and preserved fruit. Our room was themed in French decor. The toiletries were disappointing especially when so many were on offer in the giftware and the pillows need updating otherwise the room was comfortable with good heating. We walked into Bridgetown for dinner. Breakfast could have been so much more given the surroundings
Lynette
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brodie, Baldivis, WA
27 Aug 2017
Just beautiful!
My new favourite place! Friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere.
Brodie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Rob, Freo
6 Apr 2017
Beautiful Bridgetown
I have stayed at Ford House on 4-5 occasions now and the experience never fails to please. Jenny is a wonderful host, supported by a great crew of friendly, informative girls. Set beside the Blackwood River on the edge of Bridgetown, a glass of wine on sundown, staring at the magic reflections created by the deep brown (tannin) waters gently disturbed by the passing ducks & geese offers a great sense of tranquility.
A good selection of dining places within 10 mins walk. Flying Duck offered a very interesting menu, grt food and a wonderfully friendly local crowd.
Rob
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Karen
2 Apr 2017
Beautiful Bridgetown
Unique, eccentric, interesting, quaint place with extra-friendly staff
Karen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Mar 2017
Great setting alongside the Blackwood!
Great getaway in well appointed room with shared breakfasts in the Christmas Room.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Jaap
17 Jan 2017
Heel aparte B&B
Heel aparte B&B. Op zich mooie, sfeervolle kamers, maar niet alles was schoon. Met name vlekken in het tafelkleedje en de sprei. Het bed was opgemaakt met een deken en dat vinden wij niet fris. En er is geen WiFi.
We hadden het rijk alleen en mochten gebruik maken van de grote woonkeuken. Die was goed en gezellig ingericht.
Bij de B&B hoort een giftshop. Wij hebben nog nooit zo'n verzameling spullen gezien. Onder andere een enorme verzameling kerstspullen. Maar ook bekers, vasen, linnengoed, etc. Het ontbijt werd geserveerd in het deel waar de kerstwinkel was gevestigd. Het ontbijt zelf was lekker maar niet uitgebreid.
Jaap
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 Jan 2017
Beautiful Experience
Beautiful room, Beautiful house, wonderful friendly staff, cant wait to stay there again
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 Jan 2017
Old world accomodation
A beautiful old place but in need of some TLC. Breakfast in Santa's cave was a bit claustrophobic but interesting.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
3 Jan 2017
Lovely old house & relaxing retreat.
Bridgetown is beautiful and Ford House is lovely. Breakfast is delicious.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Margaret, Fremantle WA
11 Dec 2016
Old world ambience.
An idyllic country hideaway. Beautiful room with all the comfirts. The breakfast room which doubles as a gift shop is an absolute Aladdin's Cave. Breakfast was delicious with teapots of perfectly brewed tea and bowls of freshly stewed fruit.
The grounds are reminiscent of an English ciuntry garden complete with pet geese wandering around. The staff are lovely and so friendly and accomodating. Plenty of lovely walks along the Blackwood River and around the township are close at hand. A beautiful place.
Margaret
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
30 Oct 2016
Pleasant stay in Bridgetown
Checking in was a little rushed and we were allocated a different room to the one we booked, but the room we got was pleasant and very clean. Toilet was a little tight but the spa bath was very nice. Bed was comfortable enough but moved away from the headboard a lot. Beautiful gardens and well located to walk into town whilst having nice views of the river.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Milly, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
18 Jan 2016
wonderful heritage homestead
What a wonderful surprise waited for us when i booked this B&B at the last minute. Great location in Bridgetown, walking distance from town to shops. To stay at a historic house was an experience. Well equipped house with beautiful interior intact in the shared sitting and dining room. Romantic gardens with old flowering roses, fruit trees and friendly geese. We enjoyed a quiet morning on the deck amongst the roses, listening to the kookaburra's, cockatoos and rosella's and seeing the blue wren in the undergrowth. The biggest surprise was our delicious cooked breakfast served up in the shop... but at a wonderful laid out large oval table surrounded by Christmas decorations!
Have already recommended this place to several friends!
Milly
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
6 Jan 2016
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kate
7 Nov 2015
Cute bed and breakfast
Stayed with my mum for the open gardens in Bridgetown. Lovely gardens around ford house. Very comfortable room and lovely areas to sit and have a wine in the afternoon!
Breakfast was a great experience!
Kate
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Kaye, NSW
2 Nov 2015
Delightful overnight stay.
Novel experience to have your breakfast cooked amongst Xmas decorations and items in an emporium. The B&B was unique and we particularly enjoyed the gardens. Shared hospitality was a feature of the establishment.
Kaye
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alana , Perth
4 Oct 2015
Oldie worldly charm.
Great place to stay. Wonderful surroundings and a charming step back in time. Thanks :)
Alana
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
Rang to confirm reservation and was abruptly told yes it is fine. No warmth at all.
Arrived late and was given the wrong suite.
Suite had a dirty toilet.
No bubble bath provided for spa.
Had requested gluten free bread- next morning at breakfast no bread was provided , no apology , simply said didn't know.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Iain, Mount Lawley, WA
17 Aug 2015
Ford House, Bridgetown WA
Cold night in Bridgetown but a great place to stay with lovely rooms and friendly hosts.
Iain
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 June 2015
Beautiful room, lovely and cosy.
Beautiful place on the river. Only downfall was a leaky tap in the bathroom that dripped all night and a heater we couldn't have very high due to the awful noise it emitted. Staff were ok, Michelle was friendly the others not so much.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jaehan, Perth
17 June 2015
Beautiful room with an old world charm. Room temperatue cold given that it is more than 100 yrs old house with an old insulation feature. Other than that, it was perfect.
Jaehan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Christopher, Perth, WA
2 June 2015
Gorgeous grounds and lots of charm
This turn of the century B&B has a lot of the original features - wood burning stoves for starters. I really enjoyed the charm and the grounds were gorgeous! Definitely take a stroll through the gardens. But it wasn't all quaint...they had some modern electrics (blankets for starters) to keep me comfortable. And the country breakfast was yummy! Cooked to order eggs and bacon as well as toast and cereal. And my very own press of coffee :-)