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Somerset House Albany WA

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Beach
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach/ocean view
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1080 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Albany, WA
  • Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Albany Visitor Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mass Rock Trail Trailhead
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Albany, WA (ALH)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Albany

When you stay at this vacation home in Albany, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Town Hall and Albany Visitor Centre. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Mass Rock Trail Trailhead and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Patrick Taylor Cottage.
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What's nearby

  • Town Hall - 6 min walk
  • Albany Visitor Centre - 9 min walk
  • Albany Entertainment Centre - 15 min walk
  • Middleton Beach - 5 min drive
  • Town Centre - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany, WA (ALH) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Espresso One - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaffa Java - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Somerset House Albany WA

Somerset House is a special treat boasting six bedrooms and spacious living areas. Its a short stroll to the centre and local restaurants or relax on large verandahs with commanding views of Princess Royal Harbor and the Albany Town site.

The property is an historic original home in a central but tranquil location on the slopes of Mount Clarence and only a block away from the historic Earl of Spencer.

There are large verandas with views on three sides and a BBQ area on the top level also with views. Downstairs you can enjoy a different vista from the breakfast decking off the kitchen and the children can play in the grassed sunken garden at the rear of the property.

Somerset has a large air conditioner with heating and wood fire heating up and downstairs. The house has natural cooling during summer particularly with the 600mm thick granite on the ground floor.

Albany overlooking the Princess Royal Harbour and walk to the Earl of Spencer Inn

Albany is located on the South West tip of WA and the area is referred to as the Great Southern. With stunning beaches and two major rivers it has much to offer the sightseer. Somerset is only meters from the central location and is handy to most local attractions.

The Great Southern is renown for its diversity of flora and fauna and amazing vistas.

The region has a milder climate than Perth with cooler summers and cooler winters. The best time to visit is between January and July when the Southerly winds are at their minimum.

Enjoy the peace of quiet and yet indulge in the amazing local food and fine wines that this region is becoming known for.

Art is also well represented and you can find many excellent and unique masterpieces. The key is to know where to go and research the area before arriving. Ask the Albany Visitor Centre for details or discover the maps at Somerset to help you enjoy this diverse and unique region.

Local Attractions

Albany is the first european settlement in WA. It has a fascinating collection of historic building including the Lodge. The scenery is spectacular and the water sports are many. The native flora and flauna are the most diverse in WA.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Julie

Languages

Italian

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Somerset Albany WA
Somerset House Albany WA Albany
Somerset House Albany WA Private vacation home
Somerset House Albany WA Private vacation home Albany
3251

Somerset House Albany WA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gina A.

Fabulous grand historical house
This grand old house is positioned on a hill with fabulous views of the inlet and walking distance from the centre of town. The facilities are a bit tired, but the house overall is very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great holiday weekend.
House is centrally located and charming. Parking was a little tricky due to the steep incline. Really appreciated the heritage of the property but could have had more modern conveniences although the kids loved the idea there might be a ghost or two hanging around. Overall everyone had a great time and really enjoyed being in the heart of the city with views to die for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Nicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Road Trip Sep 2021
Great location, fantastic views from the deck. Only down side was the barbecue & utensils were not cleaned from the previous guests. Bathroom downstairs has a bath/ shower, a handrail would have been great for getting in & out, especially if you have an older group staying. Would recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meegan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family home
Great location, walking distance to everything, highly recommend Somerset house to those who want to experience something a little different and homely
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wubiao W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting special accommodation
Somerset House is a unique big house to live with. All good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely respite
Fabulous space inside and out and so close to town!

10/10 Excellent

Conan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Somerset Albany
Stunning in every way! The location, the views, the house was large and spacious with tons of character. We all had a own areas to chill out or large meeting rooms ie the dining sat up to 12 and the lounge was spacious too. The kitchen was to die for and the large verandas with views over the hills town and harbour. everything was spoton

6/10 Okay

Jason L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Eclectic
Location is amazing with equally wonderous views of the bay. Check in and communication were easy too. House is filled with antiques. Not really our cup of tea though. Odd smell here and there was noted too. I developed asthma too (often this is from dust). Floor also was quite sticky in a few places. Bathroom had an ant problem too. No wifi :(. But some may enjoy this property with its heritage features
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous historic house
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Somerset house. It has a beautiful view over the town and harbour with only a short walk to town. The house is very well equipped and comfortable. We especially loved the old Meters stove in the kitchen! Highly recommended for a large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Period charm
Great view, plenty of space and quiet neighbourhood. Easy access to Albany centre and attractions. A charming property with a variety of different spaces and eclectic mixture of furniture and fittings. Wonderful kitchen with harbour view. Great for our short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
gorgeous experience
loved it. television needs replacing. dishwasher would be handy but not essential.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
The house has an amazing view. Perfect place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House & Location
This house was in a great location. It had great views over the bay, it was also located within walking distance to cafes, pubs and restaurants. I would highly recommend staying here with a group of friends or a couple of families.

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Somerset House
We had a magical time in a stunning property. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Teneile T.

Authentic Period Property
There are many charming and quirky features at this property making it an unusual and interesting stay. Linen and towels were provided and clean. Milk was in the fridge and the property was overall comfortable and well equipped. Some of the beds could have been more comfortable, a couple were very old frames and mattresses. The property isn't the most secure but the neighbourhood seemed nice. Communication with the host was easy and quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire F., Ankara

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical home in a great location
A large, spacious, character home in a great, central location. Ideal for 2+ family vacation or a big friendship group.

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite slice of history!
Beautiful property, excellent location, amazing views. My kids all want to me to buy the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
All good, had a great family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jennyb D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fascinating historic home, amazing location
Great location base for our large family visiting for our daughter’s wedding. Large rooms, great beds, very well stocked kitchen. Steep stairs if accessibility is an issue
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay for a large group
Great location in walking distance of several pubs and restaurants. House has numerous areas for individuals to relax on their own or as part of the group. Dining table excellent for group celebrations and conversation. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

megha r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Somerset House
Beautifully antique equipped house. Loved our stay. Clean house with beautiful view.

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great to find accomodation for a very large family
Great location. I understand that the home is very old but some maintenance is required on the key locks. Very awkward
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for groups
Excellent location with easy walking to main street. Still quiet so you don’t hear street noise with very few passers by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Albany
Our group had the most amazing stay at Somerset house. For ten adults it was just perfect. The whole experience was amazing. The period setting of the house is perfect and the little touches of supplies was very much appreciated especially after a long drive from Perth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

stay in albany
It was a lovely visit. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019