About us

Sanda House is the oldest house in Orford and is heritage listed. The original kitchen was built in 1825 (now the Rose room) and the main house in 1840.

Known locally as the old Post Office (1876-1940) it is nestled in an acre of cottage garden, chooks, orchard and veggie patch. The house is built from local field and sandstone - very romantic and private, esp the Rose room. Some guests have felt the benign presence of people who have lived here in the past.

Three bedrooms (Rose, Jasmine, and Wisteria) have been set aside for guests, each furnished with our collection of antiques, with all the comforts, retaining the original colonial look and feel.

The Rose room (double) has a wood-fired heater and was originally the kitchen. The large old fireplace and bread oven are still there. View over cottage garden. This is the room we recommend for couples with friendly, well-behaved dogs. Direct access to fully fenced garden.  Dog room: - next to Rose room – small charge

ROSE

The Jasmine (double) is one of the original bedrooms, as is the Wisteria (2 single beds.) These charming rooms are en suite, original wood floors and stone walls, and look across the back garden with a glimpse of the bay from the Jasmine room, and a magnificent spring-flowering wisteria vine from the Wisteria room.

All rooms have heating, tea/coffee, reading lights, TV, own bathrooms and (due to the stone walls) are quiet. The guest lounge has complimentary port and sherry, reading matter, local history, music and board games. Breakfast in dining room in front of fire includes our own bread, jams and fruit, plus cereal, yoghurt, filter coffee.