The Buchanan 1894

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Suite, Courtyard View
Luxury Suite, Courtyard View | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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41 Hill St, Parkes, NSW, 2870
  • Place, Cooke Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkes Showgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry Parkes Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Apartment, Garden View

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, Courtyard View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, Pool View

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Buchanan 1894

Guesthouse in Parkes with free parking
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a library are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills.
The Buchanan 1894 offers 4 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. This Parkes guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at The Buchanan 1894, you're just a quick walk from Memorial Hill Lookout. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and Library
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Hill Lookout and Bushmans Hill Reserve
As a guest of The Buchanan 1894, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Buchanan 1894 also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Parkes guesthouse.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-76178
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The Buchanan 1894 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay was enjoyable. Clean room ,comfy bed ,great location .would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Shower wasn't great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice building with terrible accessibility. Public road parking only not acceptable these days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house with beautiful decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic property but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
21st century comfort and amenities enveloped by 19th century ambience, superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation. Congratulations on the care and attention to a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025