The Buchanan 1894

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Parkes guest house

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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41 Hill St, Parkes, NSW, 2870
  • Place, Memorial Hill Lookout
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooke Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkes Showgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Apartment, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Parkes

In Parkes .Your stay at this Parkes guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Hill Lookout and Bushmans Hill Reserve. Also, Cooke Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Parkes Showgrounds is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Memorial Hill Lookout - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cooke Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bushmans Hill Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parkes Showgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Henry Parkes Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Parkes Station - 15 min walk
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Railway Hotel Parkes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wholesome Blend - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Buchanan 1894

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Parkes guest house
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.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-76178

We should mention

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

Reviews

The Buchanan 1894 Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful home...I wish I could move in!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old world charm and quality of the fitout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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