Bridgetown Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Memorial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Bridgedale House - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Sunnyhurst Wines - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
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
Enjoy your visit to Bridgetown with a stay at Ford House Retreat. Free perks include breakfast and self parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (11 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Onsite extended parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
What to do
Shopping
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Massage/treatment rooms
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Fees & policies
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards.
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
Does Ford House Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ford House Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ford House Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ford House Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ford House Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Ford House Retreat and nearby?
Ford House Retreat has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ford House Retreat?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ford House Retreat like?
Ford House Retreat is a short 8-minute walk from Blackwood River Park and 16 minutes' walk from Memorial Park.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2017
Wonderful retreat.
Fantastic setup and location.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 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
Linda M, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2017
Beautiful gardens and lovely staff
Located quite central, access to town is easy. The river and garden outlook is wonderful!
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 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
Lynette, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2017
Just beautiful!
My new favourite place! Friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere.
Brodie
Brodie, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 6, 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
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2017
Beautiful Bridgetown
Unique, eccentric, interesting, quaint place with extra-friendly staff
Karen
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 7, 2017
Great setting alongside the Blackwood!
Great getaway in well appointed room with shared breakfasts in the Christmas Room.
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Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2017
Beautiful Experience
Beautiful room, Beautiful house, wonderful friendly staff, cant wait to stay there again
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 9, 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 traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 3, 2017
Lovely old house & relaxing retreat.
Bridgetown is beautiful and Ford House is lovely. Breakfast is delicious.
Verified traveler
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 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
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 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.
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Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 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
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 6, 2016
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 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
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2015
Oldie worldly charm.
Great place to stay. Wonderful surroundings and a charming step back in time. Thanks :)
Alana
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 21, 2015
Potential to be amazing but...
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.
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Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2015
Ford House, Bridgetown WA
Cold night in Bridgetown but a great place to stay with lovely rooms and friendly hosts.
Iain
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 21, 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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 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
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 2, 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 :-)
Christopher
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2015
Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, amazing breakfast; Cleanliness: Nice, a couple of cobwebs;
Danielle
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2015
A delectable , pampered getaway!
My friend and I broke our annual trip to Walpole to stay here overnight, and enjoyed it so much that we plan to stay again in April to do all our Christmas shopping!
I taught here at the High School years ago, so it was a nostalgic trip too.