Lord Alistair McAlpine made his country residence in what was formerly the family home of a pearling master, Herbert Kennedy. Built in 1910, the house retains the traditional architecture, building style and materials of the day and is one of the few of its style remaining in Broome. Relax in Broome’s balmy climate in an oasis of tranquility set in a tropical garden. The dark wooden furniture, the cane sofas and chairs make you feel part of a Somerset Maugham novel. Hosts: Tony Wade | No. of Bedrooms | Each of the six guest rooms is air-conditioned and has fans, TV, mini bar, telephone, hair dryers, radio and bathrobes. | | Dining | A full breakfast is served each morning. A private dinner can be put together on request. Picnic baskets and sunset hampers can also be arranged. The House has a swimming pool, library and lush tropical gardens. Local restaurants (with some excellent seafood) are within walking distance. | | Activities | Scott, your exclusive tour guide, can take you north of Cable Beach to enjoy a picnic supper while watching the sunset over the Pacific. Roebuck Bay is probably the best birding location in Australia and one of the best in the world for viewing shorebirds and others of the 310 species recorded there. An exclusive tour can be arranged with a local birding expert, which will take you out to the Birds Australia Observatory. Local markets held every Saturday and Sunday. Broome was once the centre of the pearling industry and the Japanese cemetery is testimony to the town’s strong Asian links, with the Japanese a major component of the town’s pearling development. |
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